Part 1 of a Mount Panorama endurance race photoshoot.
The goal was to capture the atmosphere rather than just the car itself:
• Temperature grading throughout the night.
• Refined texture work on the track and bodywork.
• Way too much time obsessing over glowing brake discs😅
• Finding a balance between darkness and available light without losing detail.
Hope you enjoy it!
I spent way more time on this photoshoot than I expected.
One thing I quickly realized is that white cars are surprisingly difficult to photograph in GT7. It’s easy to lose body lines and surface detail if the lighting isn’t just right, so I had to experiment a lot with camera angles, time of day and exposure to bring back the textures and reflections.
Interlagos ended up being the perfect location.
The elevation changes, long straights and the warm late afternoon light made it much easier to create depth and a stronger sense of speed. I also tried to use the environment as part of the composition instead of just placing the car in the frame.
Everything was done using GT7’s Photo Mode only (RACE REPLAY), no Lightroom or any external editing. Just a lot of trial and error with camera settings, panning and lighting.
I’d love to hear which shot is your favorite, and any feedback is always welcome.
I’ve been playing GT7 for about two weeks now, and I honestly didn’t expect to spend this much time in Photo Mode.
My first impression wasn’t great. Coming from other games, Replay Photo Mode felt pretty limited, and I couldn’t really get the shots I had in mind.
After spending way too many hours messing around with it, I realized it’s less about having unlimited camera freedom and more about working with what the game gives you. Finding good spots, waiting for the right frame, playing with depth of field and lighting… it started to feel more like actual motorsport photography than I expected.
I’m still learning, but that’s probably what I enjoy the most. Every session I figure out a new trick or a better way to use the tools the game already has.
Here’s a few shots from the last couple of days. Any feedback is welcome, greetings from Brazil🇧🇷🫡