GLI2000 Shoot

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It always nice to go out with fellow photographers to do some late night pictures. Its nicer when they too have a nice car for me to photograph other than my own. This Volkswagen GLI is no exception, it had before CCW Classics like my car, but he wanted to upgrade to a crazier sizing and new look, so he went with a CCW LM5 face wheel. Beautiful polished wheels looks amazing on a dark color car. Hope to do an extensive photoshoot soon, I want to see these wheels shine in the sun light.

Flickr Set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djdorifto/sets/72157629496949235/

A Cruise Through Wynwood

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First weekend of December an event called Primary Flight is held in the Wynwood Art District. Here world famous and underground artist come out and show their art work. Some at galleries that they rent for the weekend or a lot of them show off their art work by actually doing graffiti work on the walls in the Art District area. For 2011 it would be my 2nd year coming out as my brother from another mother invited me along back in 2010. I was hooked and I hope to make this an every year trip down to Miami. On the last day I decided to take the last pictures around the area with my S2000. Hopefully this year I’ll be able to do this with more cars, can’t wait!

Flickr Set : http://www.flickr.com/photos/djdorifto/sets/72157629128053532/

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The New Daily

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After almost 7 years of daily driving my S, its time to give it a much needed break.

This 2011 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 TRD package with the 4.6L V8 came into my dealership and snagged it up. Lots of added options like backup cam, blue tooth audio, etc…Got a few things brewing for it but nothing too major, might think about some CCW’s for it with a 3inch lift ;). Can’t wait to trailer the S with it for some much needed track days

Flickr Set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djdorifto/sets/72157629339500133/

The Burning Sky

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Within only 6 months back in 2011 my S2000 has transformed so much and so fast. CCW’s Classic Wheels was the first  biggest change to the car. I’ve said I would never buy expensive wheels for a car, but the look and quality of CCW’s is just out of this world. Then a AP2 front bumper with mugen-style lip was added on. To complete the aggressive look of the mugen lip and wheels a pair of CF side diffuser from Shine Auto was added along with a J’s Racing Style CF Rear Diffuser. The finished look has been received well by close friends and random strangers flagging me down in traffic.

flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djdorifto/sets/72157629379440409/

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A New Start For A New Year

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It’s been almost 2 years since I’ve updated my site last. I’ve grown up a lot in my photography work, in quality of gear, skill level, connections, and attitude. The photography scene, especially in the car scene has exploded tremendously all with their own style and vision. Hopefully my own work gets recognized through the crowd.

Anyways, let’s get on with some pictures! Lot’s of content to post up.

Cars and Coffee – March 20th, 2010

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Hate going to these things, cause by the end of the day after you wipe the drool off your chin, you head back to your car. You stare at it for a second, shake your head, and say something like, why couldn’t you’ve been a Ferrari. Most likely out of hurt feelings your car doesn’t want to turn on after that. But before all that happens, you walk around for a good hour or two and just gawk over the most beautiful, rare, outrageous cars you dream about buying. And every now and then you hear them while taking off or just arriving to join its brothers.

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Those Damn Dutch!

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It’s always awesome to go to the Cars and Coffee meets. There’s always different cars out there. Especially when it’s a rare exotic car you only see in your fav. car magazine or fav. show.

There’s also a deeper respect you develop when seeing a car up close in person. You also start to notice lines that the car has that you couldn’t see from pictures and videos.

This month was no exception. A targa top orange Spyker was on display. At first seeing it in magazines and on top gear I liked it but never really enough to say if I had the money this would be a serious candidate to get. Until I finally saw it in person and I have to say it is a beautiful piece of kit. I just love the the exterior and how aggressive it is without being too serious. The interior is a given on how gorgeous it looks and that gear lever ha so cool looking. wish I had a chance to hear it but seeing it is good…for now ha.

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