Stefan's M3 Magazine Idea

So I was shooting my cousin Stefan's LSB E46 M3 and decided it would be pretty sweet to make these into a magazine style article and then post them up here so lemme know what you think!!

Lukas 350z-Downtown Joliet

So last Sunday, Lukas wanted a shoot of his project 350z which in the past few months is really coming together nicely. I was thinking of a few places to shoot but really couldn't think of any place that would really fit his car. I have been to downtown Joliet only a few times in my life and it is a very different place lemme tell ya. You never really know what you are going to expect when you go there so that is an adventure all on its own. I sort of went there on a hunch not really knowing what to expect and most importantly where I was going to shoot. We got there at around 7 after a very exciting and fast drive down 355 and I-80, and it was already starting to get pretty dark out which I was not very happy about. Shooting black cars at night with poor lighting is the least ideal conditions a photographer can ask for, but I had to make due with my resources. We drove around the city for about 10 minutes or so before finding the first spot which was a small little alley-like enclosure. We snapped a couple of shots there before heading down to the other spots which were walking distance away. As you look at Lukas's Z you see it is a very tastefully modded Nissan with subtle mods. The 18" Enkei Wheels really add a nice touch to the clean lines of Nissan's 350z. The blacked-out look keeps an aggressive attitude that turns heads when this thing rolls around. Another attention drawer is the HKS Hi-power exhaust that roars when he steps on the throttle. Nothing to loud, just the right note to make that 3.5L Nissan VQ motor be heard. Back to the shoot, the next spot was in front of Joliet's Rialto Theater. The street was empty and I spotted this and knew this was were we would fire off a few quick shots. Good thing Joliet police weren't outside because I don't think they would have liked me sitting in the street taking these pics, cuz I sure as hell know the people weren't. The final spot was under the railroad tracks in a small underpass where the lighting gives off an erie feeling which was the perfect place to end the night. We snapped a few shots here and then headed home. It was definitely a fun place to shoot the car and I will surely be back there again. I will keep following the build of his ride and keep all of you updated to stay posted.

-CKP