Travels with The Original Easyrider®
2022
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Here's what 8 models and one pooch look like when the sun is behind
them and there is no off-camera lighting. Pretty gruesome....
Note the improved lighting in the next image when the models are facing
the sun. With most of them now at least looking in my general direction.
Every car show is different and this one was no exception. In the
literally thousands of car and motorcycle shows I've shot during my
overly long life there are a few constants that you can always
depend on being present.... difficult lighting conditions for
example. I have always been uber-critical of my own work which
I suppose is good and bad but having been a studio photographer
in the past it's difficult for me to look at my street photography
images and not cringe.
This shoot was complicated by my misperception that I was to be the
sole event photographer. This clearly turned out to not be the case and
I quickly tired of dealing with a couple of camera owners who had more
high priced gear than brains or respect.
On the plus side, you couldn't ask for a more delightful crew of ladies
who volunteered in the roles of Doughnut Dolls. A few were natural born
models and others were incredibly shy. I say that as an introvert who's
spent most of my own life in active avoidance of people.
I've shot scores of $1,000/hr silicone models for magazine layouts and
to be honest I wouldn't walk across the street to say hello to most of
them. Drop dead gorgeous (on the outside) and think they are all that
and a bag of chips. They clearly are not, at least not in my opinion.
In my old age, I love shooting women who are gorgeous on the inside but
think that the world sees them as ugly ducklings and not the lovely swans
that they are. I totally love bringing out their inner beauty on film, so
to speak. These ladies were so sweet and so humble. I hope my photography
skills did them justice. The honor of being allowed to create images of
them for posterity made the trip out here well worth my while. Have a
look at the Doughnut Dolls solo images
page for links to images of them.
They are, indeed, dolls. One and all.
I'll add to this the fact that the car owners were nothing short of super
which is often not the case at the bigger car shows. Hoods and trunks
were mostly left closed so I got a chance to shoot the classic lines of
these amazing old vehicles. Several owners offered to open doors and so
on so that I could get a better shot. Very much appreciated.
And a shout out to Ron who was, I guess, the promoter for this very
worthwhile charitable organization event. They are also affiliated in some
way with a Veterans organization which are causes I always eagerly support.
I'll post a link to the organization's web page if you'd care to check them
out, volunteer, donate or adopt.
Finally, a shout out to Rene, chief cook and bottle washer and overall
trail boss for this undertaking. You are a real kick missy and your Mister
is lucky to have you... and I'm guessing visa versa. You two are a pair
that will beat three of a kind any day. Happy to have met you guys.
Can you guess which one of the Doughnut Dolls was the most animated model today?
A few of the Doughnut Dolls had their own vintage vehicles including this
1961 Plymouth Fury. Story is that this is a rattle can paint job which
turned out impressively well. Good enough to be a trophy winner!
The Doll holding the trophy and wearing the sash and is the owner of this beauty
The Doll with the pooch owns this classic Plymouth Valiant below.
Love all these Mopars!
Then there is this 1951 Pontiac Silver Streak that was rebranded to a
copper streak theme. It has a massive Thompson Submachine gun shifter
which I'm kinda guessing isn't stock equipment in this particular model.
The youngest Doughnut Doll, Lil Ms Dimples and her Gramma and Gramma's
BFF Rene.
The Doughnut Doll on the right owns this classic 1972 Ford Gran Torino
Sport. It has more miles going in reverse than forward (inside joke).
I gather this is a girl car by the license plate.
Then there's this guy who clearly needs a sangwitch.
I liked this mint condition 1947 Cadillac Superior rig outfitted as
an AMR ambulance. The owner was very gracious about giving me access to
photograph it. This rig will likely be featured in a future box set
if anyone wants a framed wall art enlargement for their home or office.
I love three pedal cars. I didn't know you could even get a post-war
Caddy in a stick.
I'm guessing there were more trophies handed out for best car and
the Pinup contest winner(s) but I just had to get out of there. If you
were a winner and I didn't photograph you winning your well-deserved
award, I do apologize. But those two zipperheads were really starting
to wear me down. I won't compete with amateurs for control of a shoot
where I am supposed to be the event photographer. I treat others with
respect and expect the same from them. If they choose to shit on me I
can either take it or hit the road. Well, there is a third option but
I have a security clearance to protect.
No good deed goes unpunished and I blame myself for agreeing to do this
event for free.
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