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From early black-and-white factory captures to modern high-speed "rollers," car photography has hit several major milestones:

Early photos were often utilitarian or celebratory, documenting the birth of the "horseless carriage". car*photos

Shooting from a low perspective makes vehicles look more imposing and powerful. car*photos

Influential books like Robert Frank’s The Americans (1958) shifted the focus to how cars represented the American road trip and culture. car*photos

Using a circular polarizing filter is the "pro secret" for cutting through distracting glare on a car's glossy surface.

Contemporary photographers like Amy Shore focus on the intimate bond between machines and owners, while Larry Chen travels globally to document raw car culture and motorsports. Creative Secrets for "Scroll-Stopping" Shots