Corvette Generations:
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
Corvette: Year by Year
1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 19631964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
SlideshowCorvette Photography
Corvette Photographs I Like
Below: Another iPhone Panorama shot, a 1960 Ermine White Corvette photographed in Cambria CA.
1989 Corvette ZR-1, GM photo by Paul Henri Cahier. It was taken at the Walled City of Carcassonne in south France during a European press tour.
This is more of an art photo since there isn't much Corvette information included. It's always been a favorite of mine however.
Buildings behind the car are known as "architectural backgrounds" in automotive photography industry talk.
When you add a marina to the background and frame it with a nice tree you have a winner.
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Your classic "Golden Hour" shot. Definite pluses include the rear view of this 1963 split window coupe and the Sebring Silver paint. Many photographers like to shoot silver cars as they feel it shows the lines better.
The car color least favored by photographers is black. The lines tend to disappear and shadows blend in, making the car look more like a blob. Yes, black cars look great in person but terrible in photographs - go figure.
When photographing I like to slowly walk around the subject Corvette at a distance of about 15 feet. I'm looking for the sweet spot, which is the angle at which it looks it's best. This 2019 Grand Sport, set up for track day use, looked even better with the targa roof removed.
Another favorite: The Corvette is hiding, but only slightly.
My favorite way to photograph a C5: Get up close and use a slightly wide-angle lens. In this case the lens was at 18 mm, (normal is 25 mm) which gives a bit of distortion. Adding to the photo is the overhead shade tree framing the car and casting a nice shadow on the ground.
I like this photo as it shows a Corvette just coming into view. This kind of photo is good to start a slideshow as the viewer will anticipate good things are coming.
Next: Photographs I Like Part Two
Dashboards, Reflections, Motion Blur, Golden Hour
Zoom Lens, Location-Location-Location
Something Different, On The Road
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2025 Corvette
C8 ZR1
Introducing the Vette Spotter app for the iPhone.
The Vette Spotter app can identify the year of any Corvette.
All years and generations are covered, from 1953 to 2014. Over 350 photographs and detailed text are included.
Your classic "Golden Hour" shot. Definite pluses include the rear view of this 1963 split window coupe and the Sebring Silver paint. Many photographers like to shoot silver cars as they feel it shows the lines better.
The car color least favored by photographers is black. The lines tend to disappear and shadows blend in, making the car look more like a blob. Yes, black cars look great in person but terrible in photographs - go figure.
Next: Photographs I Like Part Two
Dashboards, Reflections, Motion Blur, Golden Hour
Zoom Lens, Location-Location-Location
Something Different, On The Road
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2025 Corvette
C8 ZR1
Introducing the Vette Spotter app for the iPhone.
The Vette Spotter app can identify the year of any Corvette.
All years and generations are covered, from 1953 to 2014. Over 350 photographs and detailed text are included.