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The Garage - What's Missing?
So I'm working on a little documentary project of a classic greasy wrench garage that's been in continuous operation since 1930. I spent a good part of one day there and go back Monday. I'll augment these with 4x5 environmental portraits of the guys that work there.
My apologies for this set being a bit large, for me it's harder to edit when it's fresh. I know in the end I've only a handful of keepers here (likely 3, 8, 14 and a wider contextual scene setter).
Question: As I prepare myself for Monday, what's missing in this set?
My initial thoughts: I don't see enough close-ups of people. I should shoot more ephemera. Look for moments, layers, and opportunities to capitalize on foreground, middleground, background. Get the definitive greasy hands/wrench shot. Try to break out of cliches. Work the office and the front window more (19 and 20) ... almost there, not quite.
Are there other elements of a classic visual story I need to incorporate? What do you think? Many thanks for any suggestions or input.
![garage_001.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_001.jpg)
#1
![garage_002.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_002.jpg)
#2
![garage_003.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_003.jpg)
#3
![garage_004.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_004.jpg)
#4
![garage_005.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_005.jpg)
#5
![garage_006.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_006.jpg)
#6
![garage_007.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_007.jpg)
#7
![garage_008.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_008.jpg)
#8
![garage_009.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_009.jpg)
#9
![garage_010.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_010.jpg)
#10
![garage_011.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_011.jpg)
#11
![garage_012.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_012.jpg)
#12
![garage_013.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_013.jpg)
#13
![garage_014.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_014.jpg)
#14
![garage_015.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_015.jpg)
#15
![garage_016.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_016.jpg)
#16
![garage_017.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_017.jpg)
#17
![garage_018.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_018.jpg)
#18
![garage_019.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_019.jpg)
#19
![garage_020.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_020.jpg)
#20
![garage_021.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_021.jpg)
#21
![garage_022.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_022.jpg)
#22
![garage_023.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_023.jpg)
#23
My apologies for this set being a bit large, for me it's harder to edit when it's fresh. I know in the end I've only a handful of keepers here (likely 3, 8, 14 and a wider contextual scene setter).
Question: As I prepare myself for Monday, what's missing in this set?
My initial thoughts: I don't see enough close-ups of people. I should shoot more ephemera. Look for moments, layers, and opportunities to capitalize on foreground, middleground, background. Get the definitive greasy hands/wrench shot. Try to break out of cliches. Work the office and the front window more (19 and 20) ... almost there, not quite.
Are there other elements of a classic visual story I need to incorporate? What do you think? Many thanks for any suggestions or input.
![garage_001.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_001.jpg)
#1
![garage_002.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_002.jpg)
#2
![garage_003.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_003.jpg)
#3
![garage_004.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_004.jpg)
#4
![garage_005.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_005.jpg)
#5
![garage_006.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_006.jpg)
#6
![garage_007.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_007.jpg)
#7
![garage_008.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_008.jpg)
#8
![garage_009.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_009.jpg)
#9
![garage_010.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_010.jpg)
#10
![garage_011.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_011.jpg)
#11
![garage_012.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_012.jpg)
#12
![garage_013.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_013.jpg)
#13
![garage_014.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_014.jpg)
#14
![garage_015.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_015.jpg)
#15
![garage_016.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_016.jpg)
#16
![garage_017.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_017.jpg)
#17
![garage_018.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_018.jpg)
#18
![garage_019.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_019.jpg)
#19
![garage_020.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_020.jpg)
#20
![garage_021.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_021.jpg)
#21
![garage_022.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_022.jpg)
#22
![garage_023.jpg](http://www.hydeimages.com/misc/garage/garage_023.jpg)
#23
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Beverage! Do these guys drink water all day? A cold beer in a bottle afterwards? How do they unwind?
On a different note, what stuck out was the newer vehicles in the shots. To some extent for me, they detract from what these garages once were. Yet I believe the angle is to combine their past as well as weave their current state into one series. Correct?
I didn't see a single computerized diagnostic piece of gear either. With the electronics and emissions requirements of new vehicles, this shop truly is a dying breed.
I like what you've done thus far and hope these help....
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I used to do that, so the shop shots are nothing special
Missing?: A few more with wide angle (ultrawide if you have one) to get the setting/environment/milieu. #12 & #16 are good examples of this. And you need something like #23, but reshoot it from the other side so that we can see into the garage/work area/office.