HOTROD Power Tour
Outside the boot
QUESTIONS& ANSWERS
Light Painting
Photography 101
UTOFOCUS Apocalypse 61 Belair
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KICKSTARTER MEMBERS!!!
This is my heart felt, lay on the floor and bow, special thank you. Jeffro is humbled to my core. You can not image how proud I am of this moment, getting to type this message because I know the first two issues will be published. I type this with a tear in my eye because this all means so... no cause a damn skita just flew in my eye... It looked like a freakin OZ Monkey. Crazy Louisiana mosquito. Oh now that reminds me, I am hungry for a Taquito, I think I will go to Whataburger. That kinda sounds good with coffee and OOOH a honey butter chicken biscuit or a biscuits and gravy. Yeah that is it. Man, I am hungry now. It's all your fault, gonna have to do a gofund me for whataburger, have you seen what they charge for a combo. Speaking of that, have you seen some of the stuff on gofundme lately. Make you wanna slap a fool. They just beggin for scraps. Talking about, oh I have a great eye for photography after shooting with a friends camera once but I can't afford a new camera so can you gofundme 3K to get a camera better then Jeff's. Or better, I want to start my dream business, I have no experence but I am asking you to donate 20K so I can start with out any risk! Does anyone believe in hard work and earning what you get. Uhhhh I think I got off subject! OH now I see. This is a SPECIAL Thank, Special Jeffie Style, that goes out to all the people that took the time to check out and become a contributor on our campaign. Yes Contributor because, as I promised by making this Kickstarter, you will get something of value in return. Years of hard work, and many more years to come. So thank you to all my Combustion Powered Friends. And as a bonus I am including stickers for all of you that contributed to this. I love you all for making my dream come true! Heres to a Bright future. Thank you to all my Kickstarter Family! Amanda Hollingsworth Scotty & Tonya Thibodeaux Dick MacDougall Michael Lavergne Craig Huval Shaun McDuffie Felix Sandler Paul Champagne Kenneth Richard II Smash the Dash Aaron French Patrick Wilson Chris & Jeanette Coxwell Nick Chauffe Larry August Dusty Gallipeau William Rose Scotty Doucet Micheal Shelton Lonnie Fluty James A. Greer Tony Riddick Charles Clover Frank & Carol Matis Jane Eatley Jimmy Turk Steve Thomas James Mott Cary Babin Mark Stelly Alex Batts Bobby Sparkman Jerriot Robinson Michelle Viator Broussard Chris Marks Steven Broussard Ronnie "Speedy" Baudoin Jerry & Georgia Newman Joe Pharis Eddie "CounterWeight" Gordon Eatley Brian Begue Kelly Lack Robert Hall Kevin Stieh Bonnie McDuffie Robby Stanley Terry "Still no Last Name" Randy "The Novelist" Hickman Mark Rabalais Jason Escoyne
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Issue #1 Focused Thoughts
Automotive Features
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Apocalypes
All in the Details
Outside the Boot Lucille & Esther
Flat 12 Gallery
Father & Son Build
The Tour Hot Rod Power Tour
Photography
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Photography 101
For Starters
FACEBOOK Q&A's With Jeffrey Eatley Light Painting How to Do It. Rolling Thoughts
Photo's in Motion
News & Updates
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AF Break Down
Goals and Plans
AutoFocus is a self published specialty magazine for automotive and photography enthusiust. This first issue was created and designed by Jeffrey Eatley of J. Eatley Photography. In the future I will be looking for contributing photographers with amazing images and stories. I am striving to make something special and never been done before. Feel free to contact me at jeatley@me.com with suggestions, comment or content. I hope to grow with my fans and want you all to be apart of this. Here's to AutoFocus. COMBUSTION POWERED ART.
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elcome to Auto Focus. We are more than just another automotive magazine. We are dedicated to the people that have the talent to create art. It is more than the just car or truck to them. There is a lot that goes into creating a masterpiece then what meets the eye. These hard working individuals take years to learn their trade. Artist are no different than any other job out there. An air-brusher knows there is a lot more to it than just buying some equipment and paint. Yes, the better the equipment helps but any piece of equipment will just lay on the table with out the guiding hand of an artist. This goes for so many people out there. Let's break it down. Camera's, welders, paint guns, paintbrushes, design programs, and so many others will just sit until a talented artist picks them up. It is the personal skill, dedication to trade, experience and artist eye that will set them apart. Allowing them to make a career of creating something that only they can do, in their style. I, personally, believe that these are talents that you are born with and your experience is what hones and shapes your art. Speaking to those artist. Never look down upon your dedications and effort. That is what separates you from everyone else. Never sell yourself short in order to make a sell. Your Art has value and you are the only person that can educate the public on that. Never WORK for free because all that accomplishes is teaching the public that there is no Value in art. You are hurting yourself and all other artist. Art is not for everyone and some may never see the value but that is OK. Some people will never see the value of paying 10's or 100's of thousand of dollars building a custom car. That is OK because we are in search of the many that do. Always take pride in what you do and stand by your work. To all the potential buyers of art. You are not buying a print, a gallon of paint, a piece of sheet metal, you are buying the talents of a person. You are buying years and sometimes decades of experience. If you can DIY a project, feel free to do it, when you can't, please hire and respect the professionals. I would never buy a stethoscope and call myself a doctor. Please respect the people that work very hard at their trade and never ask for anything for free. Remember, you get what you pay for.
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E S P Y L APOCA 1961 CHEVY BELAIR
The first thing I learned about Aubrey and his 1961 Chevy Belair is, that for him, it's all in the details. More than just a line, it served as a life motto. It did not take me long to understand this, and look up to him for it. There is no difference between Aubrey and any other man. Any other man that takes a great deal of pride in his work. He speaks of the cars that he’s worked on as if they were his own, and treats them the same way. There is much to admire when you meet a person like Aubrey. His career began simply. As he describes it, "My early cars weren't very nice and I wanted them to be as nice as I could make them; with no money". For Aubrey, it meant ensuring that they were clean; that they were shiny. As he got older, friends and family starting asking him to clean up their cars. While in the Air Force, he began to attend car shows. The judges would award him, not for the nicest, but for the cleanest car there. His efforts shined through. In 1996 he opened his first detail shop in Lafayette, Louisiana. Five years later he was given the opportunity to learn the business side of his passion as the manger of the Ambassador Carwash. This experiance led him back into business as his own boss. In 2003 Aubrey opened Professional Auto Detailing, which he continues to own and operate. Aubrey's love for custom cars and an exceptional work ethic led to his dream job with Hot Rod Joe's Rod & Customs. His life changed as he was exposed to a whole new level of detailing. The pride is obvious as he regales me with tales of spending 48 hours detailing an engine, “among other things...". His detailing work has graced the covers and pages of numerous magazines, internet articles and television. His career has afforded him the opportunity to travel the county and serve as lead detailer for countless other custom show cars. It has allowed him to meet and establish relationships with some of the best in the business. He has had the great honor to work on four Ridler Great 8 Award winning vehicles at the Detroit Autorama.
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"All in the details."
WHAT IS THE RIDLER AWARD? The Detroit Autorama, also known as "America's Greatest Hot Rod Show" is best remembered as home to the Don Ridler Memorial Award, which is presented to the "best in show" at each year's event, winners include Chip Foose, and Troy Topanger. You must be selected into the Great 8 to qualify for this incredible honor. AUTOFocus Magazine 5
How much better can it get? I am sure Aubrey will show us as he continues to detail his way to the top. "Apocalypse" the 1961 Chevrolet BelAir, was originally built by Bryan Brooks and Jeff Simpson of Mississippi. Aubrey purchased the car and started adding his own flair. The color is Apocalypse Satin Green. All trim was de-chromed in favor of Gloss Super Jet Black paint. The roof and wheels received the same treatment. Custom pinstriping by Kuz'n Jack accents the car. All body side moldings we shaved. I love the details.
UNDER THE HOOD
Twin Turbo fuel injected ZZ4 700R3 Transmission Eddie Motorsports Front Runner System and Vintage Air Ride. Custom stainless headers and exhaust farbricated by Hot Rod Joe's Twin Viair 440 compressors Firestone Airbags Little Larry's Manual valves 20" Detroit Steel Wheels Harley Davidson headlights Alpine head unit and 6x9's More to come...
SHOWS SEEN AT
Cruisin' the Coast Hot Rod Power Tour NSRA Nationals Houston Autorama New Orleans, World of Wheels Goodguys Lone Star Nationals Houston Autorama Many Louisiana Car events
ATTENTION GRABBER
FEATURED Mob Steel Detroit Steel Wheel Company Ride Tech (Booth) Hot Car TV VIAIR Slam'd Magazine display car Scottie DTV NSRA Street Scene Magazine
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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elcome to photography 101. I am going to guess that you have recently bought a camera and you are trying to figure this all out. The rabbit hole is deep my friend but hopefully this will help you get going.
Here are 9 words you should know.
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Exposure. This is the amount of light that strikes the camera sensor on any given shot. More importantly is Proper Exposure. how to do it correctly. Underexposed images will be dark while overexposed images will have white spots.
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Aperture or f-stop The openning size inside the lens that controls the amount of light that strikes the cameras sensor on any given shot. The Lower the number, the more light that is allowed in. F/1.8 allows a lot of light vs f/22 that allows very little light to reach the sensor..
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Shutter Speed The amount of time that the light is allowed to strike the sensor. Combined use of both will create the exposure.
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ISO (International Organization for Standardization) This number is tells us how sensitive the film or digital sensor is to light. The higher the number the more sesitivity the sensor has. This will allow sharper images in lower light conditions.
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WORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Overexposure This is the result of to much light being recorded by the sensor. This causes your camera to see white spots that have little to no detail information in them. Pure White.
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Underexposure This is the result of not allowing enough light to hit the sensor. This creates black areas of little to no detailed information. Completely Black.
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White Balance Camera can correct color cast or tinted light under different conditions. When changing from outside sun light to interior flourescent light can add a color cast to your images. Skin tones will change and the over all look of the image.
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Depth of Field The amount of image that is in focus. From extremely narror to infinity. Portraits often have a soft, unfocused background—this is a shallow depth of field. Landscapes, on the other hand, often have more of the image in focus— this is a large depth of field, with a big range of distance that stays sharp.
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Focus An object in focus is crisp and clear while out of focus is blurry. Different focus areas determine if the camera is focusing on multiple points or one user-selected point.
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ore to come in future sessions of Photography 101.
Resources for Learning Photography Want to learn more? Looking for great places to learn from? You have come to the right place. Below is a list of great places to learn all the technical information. From there, get out and shoot, because there is no better way to learn then practice. Remember that you are lucky to live in the digital age where it cost you nothing to see and delete an image. We are not sponsored by anyone on this list. Just my thougths.
Learn at Home (Online) Professional Photographers of America ppa.com Creative Live Online video classes creativelive.com KelbyOne Online Training kelbyone.com Fstoppers is one of the biggest. fstoppers.com Strobist (Learn how to Light) strobist.com SLR Lounge (video Tutorials) slrlounge.com Learn your equipment expertphotography.com Digital Photography School digital-photography-school.com Bry Cox, Celebrity Style Images brycox.com brycoxworkshops.com YOUTUBE and or GOOGLE!!!! There is almost an endless supply of information on almost everything single subject or question you can ask. Google and YouTube will help you take a step forward. If you want to talk to more photographers, there are groups, forums and much more. Get social and hang out with other photographers. The knowledge you need is out there. It's your job to go get it.
Books and Publications
Hands on Learning
Understanding Exposure Bryan Peterson
Texas School of Photography Week Long Education in Dallas Tx.
The Photographer’s Eye Michael Freeman
Imaging USA 2017 San Antonio, Tx
The Moment it Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world’s top shooters – Joe McNally The Hot Shoe Diaries Joe McNally Scott Kelby's Digital Photography Boxed Set, Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4, Updated Edition Scott Kelby This is Strobist Info - Your Setup guide to Flash Photography Dustin Diaz How to Digitally Photography Cars Jason Siu & Josh Mackey The Beginner's Photography Guide Chris Gatcum The Creative Fight: Create Your Best... Chris Orwig How to Photograph Cars James Mann
Southern Pro Xposure Trade show, Events and more
Names to know and People to Follow Scott Kelby First person I followed Joe McNally A Photography God Doug Box 40 Years Experience Joel Grimes Dramatic Portraits Josh Mackey Car Photographer Tim Wallace Car Photographer Zack Arias Street Photographer Jeffrey Eatley :) Automotive Photographer Tony Corbell Photoshop Bry Cox Everything+ Great Guy Steve Kozak PPA Chairmen Russ Harrington
Celebrity Portraits John Hartman Light Painting Woody Walters Photoshop Jim Schneizer Lighting and Posing AUTOFocus Magazine 11
OUTSIDE THE BOOT: DALLAS TX
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Dodge 440 Big Block - 3 Speed 727 Automatic Transmission Cross-Drilled Disc Brakes - Tubular A-Arms - Silverstone White Wall Tires - Steelie Wheels - Vintage Recovered Seat Repainted Gauges 14 AUTOFocus Magazine
Having the opportunity to hang out with Meg and Jeff was like nothing I have done before. We met at their new headquarters located 15 minutes from downtown Dallas, Texas. They seemed so laided back on TV, CNBC's television show “The Car Chasers”, and they are even cooler in person. They welcomed me to their shop with open arms and free rein to do what I do. We started around 9 am and did not stop for lunch till well after 2pm. I could not stop when there were so many stories to tell. The feature Patina Hot Rod truck is where we started. It was hard not to jump around and to stay on task in this play land for car lovers. It was awesome to see Jeff's eyes light up as I asked him about different things in the shop. As for the Dodge, it was a personal purchase because Meg had fallen in love. Jeff quickly let me know that while they did love it, everything was for sale. Meg has talked about her truck to many people and on many occations. She has been quoted saying, “I coveted this Hot Rod truck for over a year… There are a lot of Rat Rods out there and some really are just that, a rat. I tend to appreciate ones that are drivable, have quality parts and have been touch by a true artisan.” “I believe the value in a Rat Rod is the hours spent on its build. Lately, too often people think its throwing a variety of old parts on a truck and bolting them on everywhere and calling it a rod, I am all about the total vibe….and that is where I see the build value.” When I asked about first finding the truck she told me that the patina colors were the first thing that caught her eye. The fact that is was Dodge over the more commenly see Ford or Chevy was also cool. But, what sealed the deal for Meg was when she opened the hood and found the 440! The matching body to power plant ment everything to her. Dodge on Dodge, let alone a Big Block she said was, "pretty darn cool!” She had to have it. Although from the exterior the truck looks like a vintage ride, the motor compartment looks like a show car. The bottom looks like a frame off restoration. She was smiling when she said that the truck gets more attention then she does and since the TV show, that seemed to be just fine. When originally built, it was made as a personal daily driver and used to commute in LA traffic. Not only does it look cool but it can cruise at highway speeds and handle continued on page 18 stop and go traffic all day with no issues. Great truck that I would drive every day if I could.
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1998 Lotus Esprit
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Flat 12 Gallery Quote The Lotus Esprit is an iconic Super Car for its appearances in James Bond’s “The Spy who Loved Me” and "For Your Eyes Only" movies, and who can’t forget the scenes in “Pretty Woman” and in “Basic Instinct”. The Esprit’s timeless lines, amazing delivery of speed and performance make it an amazing collector car. It's not often that one comes through the doors of Flat 12 Gallery, as not many were produced or kept to the standards that we require. We were lucky enough to find this example in Southern California and are able to offer it for sale to the public. We believe that Lotus Esprits are quite the gem in both the performance department and upcoming collectability, like we have seen with Ferrari’s and Porsches of late. These cars, in our opinion, are a great investment vehicle and a pleasure to drive. Lotus was careful in keeping the Esprit production numbers low, with lifelong limited production numbers for ALL Esprits shipped worldwide from 1976 to 2004 coming in at 10,675 total units. If you average that number over the production years it would mean they average of only 381 cars built every year TOTAL! Although production numbers varied over the years, this 1998 Lotus featured here is one of only 301 were build that year with only 142 V8’s, 99 being V8GT's and 60 being GT3’s. So in true super car fashion they are an elitist, limited production super car.
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After lunch we continued to move cars around the shop and shoot. Jeff pulled the Australian Ford Falcon out for the garage door shot on the next page. This was done around 4pm when the sun was killing us with light. Using the garage for shade was the perfect plan. We laughed while shooting because we thought of the perfect line "What's in your Garage" Stealing the thought from the tv commercial. We also had a chance to play the 1929 Ford Model T. This was the movie car from "Lawless" staring Shia LaBeouf. It still had the movie bullet holes in it. How cool is that. Jeff told me that the either shoot the car for real or punch holes in the car, then cover the holes with body filler and prop exploding rounds. Then they can set them off during filming. After the movie was completed they were still finding rounds that had not been set off. This was a very cool car. The bomber engine (on right-top) was picked up at an estate sale and Jeff has plans to turn it into a rolling bar. Can't wait to go back and see that. He also has a ton of plans for the new shop. He wants to have an amazing sitting and hang out area for that comes to visit. Building movable walls for different events and also having a bi monthly cruise in. Jeff and Meg are first and foremost, car people. Everything else is just a bonus. His knowledge and research on his cars are outstanding and there was almost no question he could not answer. JEFF KNOWS CARS. I was told that we could take any car we wanted to downtown Dallas for the final shoot as the sun was setting. I could not help myself but to take the Lotus. One because it was just a very cool car, two, the red would look awesome against the skyline, and three to see Jeff, with his large frame, get into that small car! He did great and looked cool doing it. After searching google earth for days before heading up to Dallas, the location I had picked out turned out to be better then I could have ever dreamed. I could have photographed 10 cars and never had the same backdrop. It was a photographers dream. We moved the car multiple times prepping for the final shot of the night. (pages 16-17) So, what is Meg and Jeff up to next. Check them out on SKIDMARKS Show, the #2 pod cast on iTunes right now, and check him out at event near you soon. They never stop moving forward and I was lucky to catch them on an off weekend. Dallas is a wonderful place and if I could not live in Louisiana, that would be the first place I'd move to. The bonus would be having great people like Jeff and Meg to hang out with and get to know more. Photography & Words By: Jeffrey "Jeffro" Eatley
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Each issue we will post in our FB Group : AutoFocus -Combustion Powered Art, the name of our Featured Q&A session. Then you will be able to post up question to get the behind the scenes connection to them. I, myself, am looking forward to their response which will be posted here! You can also throw out some questions you would like asked to every one we feature. This is your way to connect! Go check it out and get social in our group!
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How long have you been a photographer? -James-
In 2009 I bought my first Digital SLR. Nikon D90. I have been growning my knowledge ever since. In 2011 my life changed and I began really planning for a future in photography. 2015 was when I decided that I wanted this for my one and only career.
Who is your favorite photographer, dead or alive, And why? -Acacia-
The person I follow the most is Tim Wallace from the UK. Not only is he an amazing photography but I have heard his life story and it is amazing also. I find him to be very insperational and I am very luck to have him has a friend on facebook. He has take the time to talk to me about my work.
What is your favorite thing to shoot? - Craig-KristieMy first thought would be cars, but being able to travel with GoRving and photograph my family adventures is just the perfect situation. So I will go with my kids, then anything automotive because unlike my kids, the cars are normally very still!
If you had to lose control of one feature on your camera what would it be? ISO, aperture or shutter and why? -LII really thought this was a tough question at first. Really easy, ISO would be the first thing I would give up. With my use of off camera flash, fast lenses and a couple other tricks, I almost never take my ISO off of 100. I would have to say that 99 percent of my images are shot at 100 ISO. If there is not enough light, I can use a tripod with long shutter speeds, I can use strobes or speed lights, or I can move the subject to a new locations. I think the only time I used ISO was during a wedding. This might be another reason I don't do weddings!
Have you ever shot people posing naked? -NancyI guess they were not posing because they did not know... OH WAIT. NO!
When was it that you knew you wanted to do photography? -JonI really don't think it has a lot to do with photography. I have always known that I wanted to create. Photography is just the tool I use to create. Also I believe it was the one thing I could afford at the time. That helps too!
What was the person that influenced you the most to start photography? -JudeThis may be the easiest question. My father is the one that saw my talent way before I did. He has pushed me forward everytime I wanted to give up. He is my biggest supporter and will tell me when I am slacking. He is always behind me kicking me to do better. When I can't see the value in my work he is there to remind me. He has known that this is my calling even when I just wanted to play around. I need to thank him more for that.
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What is the "ONE" photograph that you've taken in your lifetime that is your favorite and why? -MarkThis may just be the one toughest question for any photographer. Like asking which of my children I like the most. I still love this shot (Below) which got me noticed by Rat Rod Magazine. That was the begining of my journey into photography. My first features and so much more that followed after.
What happened in your past that made you so passionate about photography? -PrissyI can't say what happened in a past life but I believe I was born to create. I can say that as soon as I bought a camera I learned that I could combine many of my passions. I love to create, to tell stories and look at amazing cars. I could capture all the great moments at events and then that turned into something much more. I could document my own life and maybe some others. The adventure began and I can't stop now.
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Esther
1950 Chevy 3100 Truck
S10 chassis - 98 vortec 5.7 efi - 4l60e transmission 2" drop spindles - 2" drop coil springs and blocks in rear 10 bolt 4.10 rear differential
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uke Broussard's first vehicle was a 1999 Chevy Tahoe 4x4. His father’s plan was to do a little work that would give him something nice for a daily driver. Luke's plan was nothing like that. He dove in head first to create something more. It wasn't long before they made some mechanical upgrades; a lift kit, new rims and tires. Demonstrating a spark, Luke quickly took the next step and ventured out to the shows. It was the beginning of an adventure for a father and son. His father, David Broussard, watched his sons excitement grow and, after talking to his wife, decided to "Once he showed that join in the fun. David wanted to much interest in car turn this into a father and son duo while being able to spend more shows my wife Michelle time with Luke at the shows. With and I decided to start that, the search for a truck for he looking for a truck for and his wife began.
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David Broussard They began to meet new people at the car shows. One such meeting provided some direction to their path. At a show in Lafayette, La., David saw a 1950 Chevy with a black patina finish. When he noticed the LT1 engine setup, he knew he had to find the owners. Ricky and Bobby Richard were glad to to explain the ins and outs of the truck in great detail. David and Luke were completely hooked on the patina and rat rod style. Taking a shot in the dark David inquired about buying the truck and was quickly shut down by a stern "No" from Bobby. Nothing ever comes that easy. They parted ways and the search was still on. Not long after David came across a 1954 GMC Red patina truck sitting in a man’s back yard. After some polite nosing around, its owner, Keith, explained how he had a lot invested in traveling to Kansas to find the truck. After a long conversation he was undecided if he would sell it, or still try to finish it. They hadn’t even had the chance to inspect it close up. David left his contact information and figured he had run into another dead end. Disappointed, but not willing to give up, the search continued. A few more shows went by and David continued telling everyone they met what they were looking for. Then, they came across something. They were told that a friend might have a blue 1950 for sale. David quickly asked for a name and contact information. He was shocked when he was told Bobby Richard. The contact number was the same. They made the trip out to see the blue truck and knew it was the one. The deal was struck and Bobby would get the engine in and running. The rest would be up to David and Luke. What sounded like a great plan did not work out that way. They missed their goal of Cruisin the Coast as the ornery truck fought them every step of the way. David had always given his trucks names; this was when the blue truck became "Esther". Named after Aunt Esther on Sanford and Son. It just seemed to fit the ornery truck that just didn’t want to go to Cruisin.
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As the build continued, Luke took more and more interest in the patina truck. As luck would have it, the phone rang. Many months had passed but now Keith, with the 1954 Red GMC, offered to sell them the truck. David quickly explained to me... what happened next. "My first thought was, I had just bought Esther. My second thought was; we can have two. My final thought, as I was walking out the door with money in hand, was Michelle standing at the door saying "David you’re not buying another truck!?" to which I replied "Nooo"! Then I was caught as Michelle said "Where are you going with money in your hand? Just to look at the truck?" Luke and David headed to see the truck for the first time up close. After giving the truck a once over, David decided it was not the truck for him. But Luke’s eyes lit up. Luke offered to sell the 4 wheeler they had built together for the new project. David agreed and the 1954 was delivered on Luke's birthday.
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Luke's Thoughts... I asked Luke for his thoughts on these last two years and his future plans. By his answers, his future is bright. "I am a senior high school student and a certified nurse's assistant. I will be starting college at LSUE in the fall to become a registered nurse. In one way or another, motors have always been in my life. Ever since I was little, my dad was always into four wheelers and dirt bikes. So as soon as I was old enough to push the throttle, he had me on some piece of machinery... I knew I had to sell a few toys in order to buy the essentials to build the truck. In a few months, I had the money. My dad had previously looked at this truck and I instantly fell in love with it, but he had a valid point when he said he didn't want to buy it. The truck was a 1954...and a long bed. He mentioned the lack of parts available for it and since it was a long bed, he would have to shorten it. For about two months all I did was do research and talk about patina trucks. Before I knew it, the truck was in our yard. It started out as a simple chassis swap with a V8 motor and then it turned into a full on patina style restoration. My dad and I would constantly think and come up with things to make the build even better than we intended. Our concept was pretty plain at first, but then our creative juices started flowing." Luke Broussard I can't wait to see what this team comes up with next.
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Equipment:
Nikon D610 - 50mm 1.8 F-13 - ISO 100 - 1/30th Sec Ghitto Tripod - Manfrotto Ball Head 75% of my images are created on a tripod that enables me to use a slower shutter speed and higher f-stop for a great depth of field. In this case I wanted the fall off to be very gentle because I felt the scene was as important as the subject, the truck. This was taken just after sunrise as the slight fog was burning off and the sun was just breaking over the trees. I was truly setting up for a different image when this one appeared to me. Most sessions take shape like this. I go with a plan but I am always ready to change and adapt to the situation as the light and scenes change. I believe we should be always looking for the better shot. Never give up learning and striving to create something better than your plan. Jeffrey A. Eatley AUTOFocus Magazine 31
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et me take a moment to explain what AUTOFocus Magazine wants to be. I am sure these questions will come up so I will try to answer some of them now. What is this magazine you ask. This is the first of many magazines that use photography to explore the art of the automotive lifestyle. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, and dedicated to the people of Louisiana first, then the surrounding states. This first issue is based on my work and vision to give you the opportunity to see what is possible in the future. The photography and featured photographers will be as important as the cars themselves. AF will start with Louisiana artist and Louisiana rides, then venture out into the surrounding states. We want you to feel like you are meeting these people face to face. Building a car is an art, that being said, feauturing them is an art also. So if you love cars, trucks and motorcycles and the artist that create, design and photograph them, you will love AUTOFocus. If you bring a camera to carshows and love creating pictures, this magazine is for you. From beginners to long time shooters, we will help you take your pictures to the next level. We will venture futher into what photographers are thinking when they make a photograph. These will be more than snap shots taken on an iphone. Speciality images that owners and the custom world can enjoy. If you were hoping to see the quarter mile track times, you are in the wrong place. We love that stuff to but that is not what we are about. If you would like to see a beautifully design dragster captured in the perfect setting and light, Welcome home. These are images I would have wanted as a child to hang on my wall. I hope to feature some of the greatest automotive photographers I can find, so they can tell the cars story with their work. I wanted to bring together a collection of images and shead some light on the hard working individuals that create them. Nothing in these pages will be average or random shots. These photographers are the same as your local painter, builder or customizer that creates these cars. The shop stories are being told on Tv shows, many other magazines and publications. It's time to tell the artist stories. We photographers train, practice and work very hard to make these rides into ART. AutoFocus is where they can call home. The best part? You get to see some amazing cars, trucks and motorcycles displayed in a unforgetable way. We want to tell the personal stories of these rides in a very unique way. So you get the best of both worlds. So enjoy the Art, enjoy the cars, and most importantly, get AUTO focused! I want you to be apart of this project and the future of AutoFocus, please join our facebook page and group and let us know what you think. Everything depends on you loving what you see and read. Nothing is set in stone, and I am sure things will adapt to the future. Your support will make all the difference. 34 AUTOFocus Magazine
Planning for the
Future
We want this to be a Movement! Here are some of our big plans! Dream Big or die trying! AF will create a show with a special section with past, present and future featured people, cars and artist. It will be in the Southern Louisiana area. AF will create a club atmosphere where all enthusiast are welcome. We are not set on any make or model or style. We love everything automotive. We respect all custom vehicles. AF plans to have t-shirts, prints, posters and stickers that you can display to show your support AF wants to create a website that starts with everything Louisiana and surrounding states, to become your go to place for anything and everything automotive. Resources to find photographers, builders and other things you need for the automotive lifestyle you choose. AF wants to make it easy for you to meet these hard working individuals and create friendships. We are not a group for only the elites. We don't care who you are, we are all just car people. AF will create a magazine that you can leave on your coffee table for months. Then to create a yearly book of the best of automotive photography. AF wants to feature artist of every style that have an equal love of cars. Calling all Artist. AF will feature your story, business or back yard builders. We want to meet the everyday people that create unique things. Post it up on our group or page. We want to see it.
Want to be a Featured Show? Let's us show people why they should never miss your event. We do way more than coverage. We will feature cars and event history, charity information and your story. Also we can have thoughts and comments from fans and show attendees. Contact Us - autofocusmag@icloud.com
ISSUE 2 & More Here are some of the teasers coming to Issue 2 and 3 of AutoFocus Magazine.
Out of Focus will be a 2 page spread with all the
Mark has "Vertigo"
We met him in Chaneyville, Louisiana for you hell of a shoot. Teaming up with Robby Stanley for the locations and Randy from Penrod Media.
Calendar of
EVENTS Sept 16-18
CAJUN NATIONALS Cotile Lake, Louisiana
Oct 2-9
CRUISIN THE COAST
crazyness that is the Automotive Lifestyle.
Biloxi, Mississippi
Charles Clover, The Dawgs
This feature will be amazing. From his personal life, to charities and Pineville's coolest locations.
Oct 21-23 Show Coverage, Features and Video interviews for the website in partnership with Penrod Media.
LAST RESORT Jennings, Louisiana
November 4-5
Craig's Blue Demon
Louisiana Custom Cruisers
it's a long story!
Luling, Louisiana
November 13
IMPORT FACE OFF Baton Rouge, Louisiana
November 18-19
Cruisin Southern Style I have no idea what else I will find between now and then. We have big plans for this magazine. If you would like to support the cause and sponsor a feature, feature your business or have other ideas, Contact us soon! Issue 2 will be printed shortly after Cruisin the Coast. We love every make and model and will shoot anything road worthy and combution powered. Meet us in the group on Facebook or email me at autofocuemag@icloud.com Come check out the website at autofocusmag.com!!!
Show Coverage, Features and so much more! Looking forward to finding Louisiana People in Mississippi!
Marksville, Louisiana
January 28
Back 2 Basics
Carencro, Louisiana
February 24-26
Lone Star Throwdown Conroe, Texas
Issue 2 Sponsored By: Charles Clover
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Owner: Gordon F. Eatley Created in his garage after dark.
Light Painting Setup Things you need to start Lightpainting
Light painting takes a lot of thought before you ever click the shutter. There is something about that style that captures us in a magical way. The tools you use almost don't matter until you start to get the hang of it. By that point you will understand alot more and know what you need to make it better. This is a quick run down on how I do it. There are hundreds of ways to do this and you will find your style with more experience. Here are the basics.
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You will need a good flash light. My father bought me a very small LED flash light that has a pull zoom like older nikon lenses. This helps alot because it allows you to focus the light into a small or large pattern. This helps to contral where the light is at all times. Control is everything in a photograph. Get a good tripod and make sure you have a good head on it that will not move. Some of the less expensive tripods and heads will start to walk, or move, over time as there parts start to age. This can cause minor movements during and inbetween images. This will cause you a ton of headaches later when you get to photoshop.
Now you can use a wireless remote or wired shutter release. You can also use your timer setting in your camera if you do not have remote or release. Just remember that once you take the first image you can not touch the camera until you are done. Once again any movement once you start will cause you trouble later.
You will need some form of a camera that allows you to set your shutter and aperture. Most DSLR cameras will be perfect to start. Also you will need to know how your lens reacts to light in dark situations. This will depend on the setting you provide to your camera when you are composing the image. You can learn this by setting it up and increasing the shutter speed until you start to see the magic. Depending on how dark of an area you are in and how much light your flashlight puts out will change your settings dramaticly. There are so many variables, that will be your mission to learn. The one constant is that your cameras ISO should be set to the lowest possible setting. 100 ISO is my go to. ISO will never change. Your aperture will be set to your liking, my standard is F/5.6 to F/8 to start. But that will change alot if you have abient light anywhere near you. Shutter speed will be the last thing you will need to decide.
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Lastly, This part is huge. You must be able to invision in your mind what the final image will look like. With light painting, you will not get the privalidge of seeing the final image until way after the session is done. This is not that scary for the film guys but in the digital age, this is the part that trips people up. Just take a breathe and know that each time you do this you will get better.
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AUTOFocus needs your support. Are you looking to advertise your show, event, business. Partner up with us for a new and unique way to get the word out. Have us come in and feature your business with unique images that set you part. We can create a full feature on what you do and the story behind your business. This is your opportunity to have more than just an ad in a magazine. With your support we can grow this into a place where people come to find out more. To find out what you do, why you do it. This is your chance to step up and help create something very special. Full page spreads designed to represent you and your passion. Want your own specialty issue just for your club, show or business. We can do that too. Contact us for more information
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AFTER HOURS
Co-Written By : Mark Stelly Photography By : Jeffrey Eatley
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or the six years of this event, I've never gone a single year without making it to Cajun Nationals Custom Car, Truck, and Bike Show which has usually been held in Alexandra, Louisiana. Last year wasn’t any different in keeping tradition alive except for a change of venues as it was held up the road a bit at Cotile Lake in Boyce, Louisiana. After a long day of car show and photography stuff, I was asked if I was going to put together something special for a feature shot to capture the shenanigans of Cajun After Hours. Many of my friends were familiar with my unique multiplicity shots and thought I could do something a little off the wall. I had noticed earlier there was a playground at the bottom of the hill by the boat landing. While some other photographers and I were doing some pin up shots during the early evening I made an announcement for anyone who wanted to be involved in my feature shot to meet me down by the playground at sunset. While I wasn't sure how many people would show up, I was pleased to see about a dozen or so there ready to make things happen. I tried to explain everything that was going to take place and how we were going to go about it. I quickly realized by some of the puzzled looks this wasn't going to be so easy to put into words. Some friends tried to be help by showing the others some of my other multiplicity shots, but it didn’t seem to be do-
ing much for the cause. Of course this was late in day after everyone’s had a few beers while hanging around... alright so maybe a few ice chests full is more like it, but there was still work to be done. After the sun had completely settled it was time to start shooting some pictures, so I told everyone to pick out a unique spot on the playground, anywhere they sought fit. I had just one battery operated studio strobe with my camera and went to work. I’d say Robbie Stanley knew my work pretty well and understood what I was trying to accomplish even though he had never seen me actually put it to practice.
We started with Neecy there on the far left and no one knew what to do after that, so I volunteered myself to jump in the shot next. I used a 10-second timer on my camera in order to give myself enough time to trigger the shutter and slip into the shot myself. It would then take a burst of three shots that I would later choose the best one. Next up was Kevin and his wife, at the top of the stairs, and then everybody else finally figured out how to fall into place from there. Someone decided to turn the whole event into a drinking game with the rules requiring everyone to take a big swig in order to be in the shot. I think it was something like a 36 ounce jug so we didn't need much help finishing it. It sure didn’t take long for things to get a little crazy, but just I kept going as long as I could. I ended up shooting somewhere around 80
shots to be able to create this image. I got two or three shots of each person at their positionin each a different spot. Next, a couple days later at home on my computer it was time to do the real work and compile all the images. I pick out the best of each to narrow it down to the 18 or so shots that I was going to use. From there it was all the magical Photoshop fun and games to make it all come together. The whole purpose behind this shoot was to capture the experience of After Hours at Cajun Nationals. Cotile Lake has an RV park and tent camping along with everything else you could need, so it makes for a hell of a time following one of the greatest custom automotive shows under the Louisiana sky. I'm not sure how many people stayed at the lake that night but there was at least thirty to forty of us keeping the party going until very late into the evening.
All involved Neecy, John Knight, Kevin, Joanne David Rigney, John and his dog Cooyon, Big Drew, Robby Stanley, Kenzie, Charles, me - Jeffro and a big bottle of beer!
Thanks goes out to all that helped make this image happen. Here's to the next one!2016!
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HOT ROD POWER TOUR
2016
Just about 90 miles from our home of Lafayette, Louisiana was the start of the Hot Rod Power Tour 2016. Gonzales, Louisiana was my destination to see the launch of what has become one of the greatest tours in the country. Each year they pick totally new locations and route and to have the tour come directly through my home town was amazing. So why not join in the fun. The rain slowed down some of the action on Saturday at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, but it gave us the opportunity to sit and talk with many folks that planned to finish the long haul. 1500 Miles from Gonzales to Kansas City, Kansas. With my driver, Aubrey (featured in this magazine) I had the great opportunity to shoot alot of rolling shots. Something I don't often get to do. Not to mention get to ride in his 1961 Belair across the great state of Louisiana. While we did not get to do the long haul this year, we did take advantage of everything that we could. It was a great start and our next stop was an after hours meet in downtown Baton Rouge. We drove up to the home of Mopar Collectors Guild magazine. For 25 plus years this mag has been doing its thing and I know one thing they are doing right. Their new building and office is amazing. They served Jumbalaya and a few other things and we had a blast. We ran into alot of people from all over this country and everyone was ready for the morning drive. Leaving Gonzales Sunday morning I made a quick stop in Lafayette to dump the RV for a ride in the Belair. We were off to Baytown. It was fantastic traveling through all the local towns and seeing hundreds, if not thousands, of people on the sides of Hwy 90 waving to us. Shortly after leaving Aubrey's home town the was a pop and a thud as we ran out of gas. He really needs to fix that guage. There were many people we could call but before we could (Image above shows our new friends from UTAH, giving us some fuel) a couple of tour cars pulled over to help. Every person we met in the two days were just this awesome and willing to help. After passing through Lake Charles we jumped on I-10 and cars were everywhere. The next 2 hours were insane. When we pulled over to get more fuel, just in case, there were atleast 20 other cars doing the same. Th
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Basic Setup for rolling shots
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weather was crazy, rain then blue skys then rain again, all in a hour. The guys from Utah thougth it was the strangest weather, we knew it was the norm. I loved shooting all the rolling shots and I hope I have included most of them in this issue. We pulled into Baytown's, Royal Purple Raceway about 2:30. Even more cars then we could dream of, the drag strip was open and you could smell the burnt rubber. It was a great site. I fould and caught up with Eric Ables from Flat 12 Gallery and their new car the GTR Pennzilla. Eric even did a short interview with Aubrey for ther Skidmarks Podcast! We missed out on meeting the guys from TopGear America, maybe next year, but we did get to meet many other amazing people. Around 6pm the dark clouds rolled in again and the track was closed. We were able to sneak outof the event for the 3 hour ride back home. We were exhausted as we hopped back on to I-10 but we wanted more. The whole way home we talked about cars and how bad we wished we could make the whole tour. We talked of next year, and like everything, dreamed big for the future. What's up next, who knows, but we will never stop chasing our dreams and the future is bright. Thanks the ride Aubrey. It was a blast! Words and Photos by Jeffrey Eatley
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Basic Setup for rolling shots
Equipment Used: Nikon D7000 18-105MM 3.5-5.6 Lens @40mm Camera Settings: 1/80 sec - F/13 - ISO 100 Traveling about 60 mph this image was created 46 AUTOFocus Magazine
Always, safety first. You must have a driver you trust. Next, shoot wide so you are able to crop in if you catch part of the car your riding in. Shoot out the window and get all of your settings right before composing the image. Everything will change dramaticly if you are in pure sunlight verses a very overcast day like this. I prefer overcast, I have lost count of the all the reasons, but reflections and glare are reduced, is a good start. Like every shot you also have to pay attention to your composition. That giant road sign or big ugly warehouse will not always look good in the image. I recommend setting your camera to burst mode and shoot 6-10 images. You never know when a small bump in the road will shake the camera causing an out of focus shot. Try different angles and when you get a good one, post it on AutoFocus Mag (Louisiana) facebook page. We would love to see. Like everything it takes practice.
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The second stop alog the tour was in Baytown, Tx. Just outside of Houston, Texas features this 500 acre multi-purpose motorsports venue. What a great place to see what your car can do on the dragstrip. That is what we build them for right? Also had the great pleasure of catching up with Eric Ables from "The Car Chasers" tv show and Flat 12 Gallery, from Dallas Texas.
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Thank You For your Support! We headed up to Pineville, Louisiana to photograph and create a feature for issue #2 due out at the end of October and were met by an amazing group of people. We would like to say thanks for making this day better then I ever thought possible. We will plan more meets in the future with the goal of a Annual Combustion Power Show. Thanks for the continued support!
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