Zach Meister Photography

SUP EVERYONE, I moved!

2009-12-03T20:53:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been updating at all, I've decided to move my blog over to another site to help me keep it organized. I'll be posting much more as this is the start of a new project for me!

please look at and follow:

http://www.productofstyle.tumblr.com

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!

Zach

Gian's Project Mirage

2009-11-01T21:15:00.000-08:00

This here, is my friend Gian's Mitsubishi Mirage. Not a particular popular choice in the tuning market in the US. It's a car for a certain person that loves it, and my friend is definitely one who love's his Mirage.

The car has many plans in store for it, which up to todays standards, should be pretty freakin' rad.

Current set up on it is a full set of D2 Coilovers, which is a good start. There are many plans for it in the future, and I will keep you all updated.

-Zach

The good ol' days.

2009-10-29T22:02:00.000-07:00

I miss this car more and more everyday.

So glad I sold those wheels, they came with the car lol.

Please excuse the terrible photo haha.

Someday I'll have another...

Oh wow, it's been a while...

2009-10-27T21:02:00.001-07:00

I have decided, that I am going to be updating this more. I keep forgetting about it, but I've recently broken 10,000 views, so I think maybe I should update this a bit more...

First off, a little bit about my life, since I haven't said anything about it lately.

I've recently started my junior year of high school, and I'm loving every minute of it.

Last post I posted of my 240, was when it still had orange wheels I think... this is it currently:

Since you've last seen it, it's gone through a few things, such as,

New steering wheel

Msports front bumper

Vertex sideskirts

Vertex rear ( Not installed yet )

so it's getting somewhere.

But back to some of my recents photos, since this is what the blog was originally made for.

thanks all for reading, please keep updated and I'll be posting some more stuff soon.

Snap from today: Kyle

2009-08-30T01:18:00.000-07:00

Here's a snap I took today of Kyle's S13 when we were on our way home from Inland Drift.

Look at that fitment, amazing. One of the nicest S13's imo.

Lot of things happened since my last post about my car...

2009-08-13T18:15:00.001-07:00

Just a quick update on my car, slid into tirewall at adams kart track, got meshes as temp rims, painted two orange. Yeah.

All Star Bash 2009!

2009-08-08T12:28:00.001-07:00

VRT Eat & Greet 7/17/09

2009-07-17T00:29:00.000-07:00

Tonight was realllllll relaxed. All of us pretty much just hung out, here's a small amount of pictures.

Light trails

2009-07-16T18:30:00.001-07:00

Are FUN!

Drays S14

2009-07-16T09:22:00.001-07:00

Todays Festivites

2009-07-16T00:33:00.000-07:00

NA Miata chillin' at TAB.

2009-07-14T23:26:00.000-07:00

Yep, I hate light flare. You can slightly see my car off to the side, tehe!

Old Shot: Forrest Wang gettin' work done @ D1GP

2009-07-13T09:33:00.000-07:00

Enkei RPF1's = Instawin

Old Shot: David Blunt BMW E30 at D1GP

2009-07-12T11:48:00.000-07:00

This is my favourite BMW ever. While I am not a huge fan of these Sportmaxes, they really help complete the look of this car. Doesn't that wing just look awesome?

Old shot: Daigo Saito in B&W

2009-07-11T21:32:00.000-07:00

Decided to mess around in B&W since I need to learn how to make some better B&W shots. I think that it may be a tad too contrasty, but I'll let you decide that one!

My ride, again, with lip done up.

2009-07-10T22:02:00.000-07:00

NOT DEAD

2009-07-10T01:10:00.001-07:00

Hi, it's not dead, don't lose faith! Update tomorrow!

Goodnight

Zach

Something different

2009-07-03T13:10:00.001-07:00

So last night I went to Huntington Beach with some friends for a Thursday night bonfire. It was a great time, from the amazing weather, to the warm bonfire, and the good times. It was a fun night. So, here's a shot of the beach at sunset!

I was trying to mess with the sun flares a little bit hehe.

TAB Tuesday Part 2!

2009-07-01T13:33:00.000-07:00

Last nights TAB Tuesday, was needless to say one of the best ones I've been too yet. Chilled with everyone, met plenty of new people, it was a awesome night. It was also the first of many Store13 TAB Tuesday Bike ride! People who brought their bikes went on a ride around the city for about a hour. Here's some of the pictures for you all!

Tommy&Rene's RA1

2009-07-01T00:09:00.000-07:00

Full TAB coverage tomorrow -

Peace.

Boredom strikes.

2009-06-28T22:28:00.001-07:00

Got the S14 seats in, and boredom hit me.

Eat & Greet 6/25/09

2009-06-26T10:32:00.001-07:00

So, today was my first time going to the VRT Greet and Eat, and it was pretty damn fun. It was great meeting everyone that came out, and my bad if I was a bit quiet ya'll. But anyway, so like I was saying, my first time comin' out to the Greet and Eat, when I first pulled in at 9:30 or so I was like, hmmm... no one's here. Drove through the parking lot and saw the two lone VW guys ( ha! ) and just chilled. Saw Kyle and Eddie pull up so I went out to go say whats up. Then more people came, yeah, so basically to sum it all night, just sat there, chilled, ate, listened to everyone say some funny stuff, laughed. That sums the night up pretty much! Onto the picturesssss!

Peace ya'll!

-Zach

Hey everyone

2009-06-25T11:12:00.000-07:00

Sorry everyone for the lack of updates! I'm still trying to set up some car shoots and find some events to go shoot, if anyone knows of any in the so cal area, let me know please!!!

SPOCOM 6/14/09

2009-06-14T20:14:00.000-07:00

SPOCOM has come to the Long Beach Convention center, now me, never been to a Spocom, was kind of hesitant at first to spend twenty dollars of my own money to go to this show. But, it was worth a shot, and wow, was it worth it. Many great cars, vendors, and dance crews came out for the show. NOS energy drink was out there giving free samples ( I normally don't drink energy drinks, but I mean, it was free. You gotta love free stuff. ) There were cars ranging to full built track cars, such as Justin Pawlak's new RX8, to full blown show cars like alot of the Scions that were there today, complete with TV's in the taillights ( I see no purpose once-so-ever in that, but each to his own. ) So enough of my blabbering, here's some pictures.

Random Fact - I really want a 16-35 F/2.8L

Be ready...

2009-06-13T22:53:00.000-07:00

SPOCOM Tomorrow!

expect a nice update!

-Zach

Okay, here's a story.

2009-06-10T17:10:00.001-07:00

Normally I don't do posts like this, but I think this one deserves a spot on here. So today, in my photography class, we were all doing critiques of each others photos. We were sitting around talking, and when the current critique was over, my teacher told us, there is one thing,

"What is in your photography for the viewers?"

It struck me, it really made me think about that certain subject. I thought about it, and here's my personal explanation to you all, I do this for my love for photography, cars, and to give my viewers a hopefully exciting look at what is happening in the Southern California car scene. I want for you to enjoy the photos visually, and mentally, while giving you adequate coverage of events. I want people to enjoy looking at these photos, to make there day a little bit better if your down, to give inspiration for people to go work on their cars, whatever it is.

This has also given me a bit of inspiration to go to more events, take more photos for this thing.

Thanks for reading, please keep updated with it, there will be plenty more soon!

Peace,

Zach

So clean...

2009-06-08T21:24:00.000-07:00

I love it when I wash my 240. My car was SO dirty earlier today, bird crap and all.

So we we're chillin'...

2009-06-06T09:14:00.000-07:00

at TapiocaExpress, and I said " Let me go get my camera. " Exciting right? Not so much. So after sitting around with some friends drinking my snow bubble ( on a rainy day might I add. ) and messing around with the camera, I decided to snap a couple shots of Jordans MKV R32. This car is too dope, OZ racing wheels fitting perfect, carbon fiber nose piece, and clean styling. Doesn't get much better then that, does it? Cars like this are what make me want to get another VW...

I really do love the carbon front on this car, looks great.

Clean styling ftw.

Complete with a Yakima Rack

Peace!

Store Thirteen --- Holdin' it down for West Covina Streetwear Scene.

2009-06-02T23:10:00.000-07:00

Ahh Store 13, one of my favourite places to be. The atmosphere, the feeling of a one location shop with super chill employees, friendly, willing to help. It brings the feeling that most large skateshops just can't do. Store 13 is the place you can walk it, and actually have a casual conversation with a employee, without having the huge corporate feeling to the store. They host BBQ's, parties, and other events so you can just come and chill, have a good time. You'll catch me here every Tuesday night for TAB Tuesday hosted by Team Supastars/Store13, which big ups to Store13 for letting everyone use the parking lot for the meet!

Please support STORE 13! They carry many brands such as The Hundreds, Obey, Stussy, Levis, and many more! You want your clothing fix? Stop by! Please Visit Store13.com and order some stuff!

The wall is filled with numerous sneaker brands including Jack Purcell, and many hats,

Store 13 also does many little odds and ends with their own shop brand,

Store 13, also does collaborations with local artists, here's a recently released limited skate deck that they have done with artist JSKIONE-

Continuing with the store brand, they also do many sweaters/tshirts-

Thanks for reading all! Please visit store13.com!

The Volkswagen Beetle --- A look back.

2009-06-01T20:30:00.000-07:00

Now the VW Beetle has been a major player in the automotive world ever since it first left the factory. The car, with it's love/hate design, has always been a great platform for many forms of driving. Baja, Circuit, Drag, hell I've even seen a Beetle drifting. There have always been many styles of the car, some people who love the restored look of the classic Beetle, a cleanly modified Cal-Look sedan, full blown stoplight killer, slammed so low that the pan is scrapping the pavement, the Beetle has seen pretty much everything. Myself, even though I am predominantly Japanese Import person, the Beetle has always had a very large place in my heart. My first car was a 1975 Super Beetle with AFC Fuel Injection system from the factory ( first year the FI system was introduced into a Beetle ), then after that one, I bought a 1973 Vw Standard, which I just sold about 2 months ago, and how I miss that car. I am infact thinking about sometime in the near future purchasing a Pre-1967 (Before the facelift to non-beetle fans:) ) and building a bagged, super clean, cruiser out of it. Sorry for all the typing, lets get to what everyone has been waiting for, the pictures!

Within the many styles of the Beetle, there is one that I am a fan of, but wouldn't personally drive my car like. People call it 'Hoodride', slammed with rust and all. This style definitely has character to it, with the vintage pepsi cooler and all.

Now here is something more my style, a slammed beetle, rockin' some stock steelies, white walls, super clean. Doesn't get much better then this.

Now, straying away from the calm, collective style, onto the beast's. The drag bugs. These two ovals are by far some of the cleanest drag Beetle's I've seen. The one closest to the camera with no decklid so you can see the clean dual carb set up goin' on.

Another bug I would like to say something about is a friend of my Grandfather and I, Scott Bakken. This car is one of the cleanest drag beetles ever, a replica of the original Cal-Look Beetle, simply a stunning car to see pull wheelies.

While there are many different styles, one I've always been a fan of is the Volksrod style, cars with the fenders removed styled like older fender-less hot rods from the 30's.

Here's a good example, complete with Red Steelies and Scallops.

Another one shootin' some flames -

Here is a good example of a clean restoration, what looks to be a completely stock Convertible.

Last but not least, the famous Cal-Look style, this '67 is a perfect example. Complete with Porsche Fuch's.

While the Beetle may not be everyone's cup of tea, it definitely has it's spot in history. Thanks all for reading, this must be my longest entry yet!

OH MY...

2009-06-01T19:11:00.000-07:00

Ken Block rips it up AGAIN! Watch this video, you will NOT be dissapointed.

I'm sorry I haven't updated with my own shots in a while, stay tuned for some photoshoots:)

Awesome Miata

2009-05-29T20:10:00.001-07:00

Snapped this shot at HellaFlush of this amazing little Miata that just stood out to me. The way the rims just fit so well, it was truly a eye catcher, if it is the same car I'm thinking about ---- the specs are 15x10 with some 205/45/15's!

Here's my shot of the fitment:

Video by Sonique128 on Vimeo.com--

rice life. :3 from sonique128 on Vimeo.

For some more info on this car, please check out KinodPhotography's post on it ---

http://kinod.net/linhbergh/?p=157

I'm gone for now, time to go take a quick nap:) I am tireeed!

Peace!

Rolllllin'!

2009-05-28T21:45:00.000-07:00

I decided I wanted to snap a roller shot of my car, but I have no rig, so I couldn't get myself inside of it/driving the car. So I did the next best thing, got my dad to drive it down the street while I was in another car. Lolz.

RIME MAGAZINE @ TAB TUESDAY TONIGHT!

2009-05-26T15:24:00.000-07:00

Sup ya'll, Tepi from Store13, just let us all know that RIME MAGAZINE will be sending a photographer to come and shoot! So bring your cars all nice and cleaned up and have a good time!

TAB TUESDAY - 7pm-10pm @ STORE 13!

Address - 142 3/4 S Glendora Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790

PEACE!

Random Upload------Team Orange at D1GP

2009-05-25T15:54:00.000-07:00

Just a random upload from D1GP, REMEMBER! I will send ya'll a wallpaper of just about any photo you'd like, just leave me a comment with a way to send it to you and the size you need!

First Attempt: Black&White photography

2009-05-25T11:28:00.001-07:00

Eh', whatever.

OMG ANOTHER UPDATE!

2009-05-24T21:30:00.000-07:00

Took some shots of my cousin's ucf10. I absolutely LOVE this car, every time she brings it over I ask her to drive it. It's like a mansion compared to the S13...

SUMMER BBQ AT Store 13!

2009-05-24T17:00:00.000-07:00

On June 14th come support my local shop by coming to the Store13 BBQ!

Performance by Non Human Intelligence
Sets by Erok, AB-Loon, DJ Splice, DJ Serts, and Flashpoint!

Come on out and have a good time on a chill Sunday.

Been busssy

2009-05-22T22:47:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone, sorry for not doing and updates in the past few days, beeeen busssyy!

Keep up with it, it'll be updated soon enough :)

-Zach

Washed the Mustang

2009-05-20T22:03:00.000-07:00

Washed my Dad's Mustang today, so I snapped a picture :)

Sup ya'll!

2009-05-19T21:46:00.000-07:00

Happy tuesday, only 3 more days 'till the weekend! For today, here's a picture of a nice AE86 reppin' Team Hinga. Saw this car at the Jtuned Supermeet, so I had to take a picture of it.

Please visit Team Hinga at - http://www.teamhinga.net/

Peace!

HELLAFLUSH X VENICE BEACH - Some more shots

2009-05-18T22:57:00.000-07:00

I really hope the colours are alright on these...

New Addition to the 240...

2009-05-18T19:52:00.001-07:00

If you want to rock one on your ride ( not that anyone would want to xD ) let me know! :)

HELLAFLUSH X VENICE BEACH - Some of the wheeeeels

2009-05-17T21:55:00.000-07:00

Monitor Calibration...

2009-05-17T21:16:00.000-07:00

Looks like I was having some issues with colour accuracy before, I've been working on the calibration and it seems it may be fixed, so look forward to some hopefully better looking pictures soon!

Thanks for reading,

Zach

HELLAFLUSH X VENICE BEACH - 240's.

2009-05-17T18:26:00.000-07:00

HELLAFLUSH X VENICE BEACH - BMWs

2009-05-17T10:32:00.001-07:00

Saw this BMW at HellaFlush, such a dope colour.

HELLAFLUSH X VENICE BEACH --- Z32 2+2 sittin' low.

2009-05-16T19:29:00.001-07:00

This Z32, seeing it on Nicoclub, is amazing. This car was a inspiration for mine, well, when I had mine. Here are some pictures of what I think is one of the dopest Z32's ever.

HELLAFLUSH X VENICE BEACH --- Dope Miata

2009-05-16T18:30:00.000-07:00

Saw this Miata sitting at the show, the condition of this car is really what made it for me. Nice, Clean, Low, only way to go.

I don't normally dig these sportmax's much, but they fit really well on this car.

Complete with a very clean Tan interior and a Nardi Steering Wheel.

HELLAFLUSH X VENICE BEACH - VW's.

2009-05-16T17:39:00.000-07:00

HELLAFLUSH X VENICE BEACH - Z Cars

2009-05-16T15:47:00.000-07:00

As some of you know, I'm a Z car fanatic, so here are some of the Z cars from the show.

HELLAFLUSH X VENICE BEACH --- Slammed SC400

2009-05-16T14:44:00.000-07:00

I've always loved this SC400. Truely a amazing car, so clean, so low. From HellaFlush today.

How low this car really is:

KEEP UP WITH THE BLOG! More HellaFlush pics coming soon!

HELLAFLUSH X VENICE BEACH!

2009-05-15T17:39:00.000-07:00

See ya'll there.

Porsche love...

2009-05-13T22:20:00.000-07:00

Quick shot I took yesterday of my grandpa's 914. Car is so much fun, like unbelievably fun. Handles like a go kart. I love it.

D1GP by Joshua Herron

2009-05-13T15:26:00.000-07:00

D1GP Anaheim from Joshua Herron on Vimeo.

Josh is a friend of mine that has recently gotten pretty big in the filming aspects of motorsports. His videos are simply stunning, every single one of them. His work has been seen on Speedhunters.com, and his newest D1GP is features on D1GP.com! Please support him by visiting joshuaherron.com. Congrats Josh!

Lets hit 1900! Reminiscing part 2

2009-05-11T20:45:00.000-07:00

Only four awwaaaaaaaaaaayyyy

I miss my Bug sometimes...

One quick thing...

2009-05-11T16:48:00.000-07:00

I just want to let everyone know that if you want any of the pictures in a desktop size or anything, please leave a comment or message me or however it works on here with the size and the photo wanted. Make sure to leave a email or something so I can get back to you!

DORIFTO KART LOL

2009-05-10T23:22:00.001-07:00

This guy has too much style, only guy drifting his Go-Kart from the Adams Kart Track demo at D1GP. This guy was coming wide and shooting the limestone stuff they used for chalk at me. Please check out Adams Kart Track on Thursday Nights for open track drifting! Bring your car out and have some fun! Please visit them at - http://www.adamsmotorsportspark.com/

-Zach

SHOUTOUTS!

2009-05-10T00:22:00.000-07:00

Sup ya'll, I've been getting alot of views here and there are a few people I gotta make some shouts too,

Chris - Thanks much homie for posting it up everywhere you can.

Brent - Happy birthday bro! Thanks much for posting up!

Joshua Herron - Thanks much bro for giving me the idea of starting up this blog, visit Josh's site and all of his dope vids at JoshuaHerron.com

BigMike - Thanks homie!

& If I am forgetting anyone, I'm sorry! Thank you so much to everyone that has helped me!

Peace!

Zach

Oh noez!

2009-05-07T22:04:00.001-07:00

I haven't done a update in two days :\, sorry everyone, I've been super busy lately, lets see if I got a picture to post up in here to show I still care about this :)

How awesome would it have been if my Z was actually this low when I had it?!

Here's some of the music I've been listening to alot lately...

Bonobo - Recurring

Remembering...

2009-05-04T23:33:00.000-07:00

My Z, I miss it sometimes.

More D1GP photos will be up tomorrow, I've been busy today.

D1GP 5/2/09 Drifting Part 2

2009-05-03T23:49:00.000-07:00

Some of the drifting from D1GP 5/2/09

2009-05-03T12:41:00.001-07:00

More will be up very soon! This is all I had time to upload so far.

Keep with the blog, it will be updated again tonight and more tomorrow!

A teaser of whats to come...

2009-05-02T21:32:00.001-07:00

in the next few days, stay tuned...

What happens when I'm bored...

2009-05-01T20:14:00.000-07:00

I take pictures of my car,

DEAR Everyone viewing this blog!

2009-04-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

Dear everyone,

As of today, this blog has been up for 7 days! With already OVER 1000 views! I cannot thank you all enough for this!

Please, if you like the blog, pass it around to friends, post it on myspace, email it to people, do whatever you can! All is appreciated!

There are going to be some great things coming in the future, along with a new, simpler style layout once I can figure out all the HTML stuff!

Please stay tuned, updated daily!

-Zach

Integra snaps

2009-04-30T20:09:00.001-07:00

Snapped a couple of photos of one of my friends DA at the local boba shop.

Panning practice...

2009-04-29T21:38:00.001-07:00

From VW Drag Day at Irwindale Speedway

And not panning, but cool Bugs...

TAB Tuesday 4/27/09

2009-04-28T23:29:00.000-07:00

TAB Tuesday at Store13, great show as always. hit up store13.com

The coolest...

2009-04-27T19:15:00.000-07:00

Corolla of this bodystyle I've ever seen. How often do you actually see some nice fitting wheels on a car like this?

Saw it hanging out in the parking lot at the Scion show.

Jtuned/Falken Tire Meet @ UTI Rancho 4/25/09 Part 1.5

2009-04-26T12:21:00.001-07:00

Just a picture of a dope Q45 that was at the show, I want a 4 door so bad. Not much of a updated, but here you go.

JTuned/Falken Tire Meet @ UTI Rancho 4/25/09 Part 1

2009-04-25T21:38:00.000-07:00

Part 2 to come soon...

Someday...

2009-04-25T13:36:00.001-07:00

Someday I'll have another one...

Vw Drag Day at Irwindale Speedway

Vaughn Gitten Jr.

2009-04-25T09:27:00.000-07:00

RedBull World Drift Championship

The legacy lives on,

2009-04-24T21:50:00.000-07:00

RedBull World drift championship

After looking at this photo I'm kind of bummed that the white on the GT-R is kinda washed out...Bummer.

Scion show @ Irwindale Speedway 4/5/09

2009-04-24T15:08:00.000-07:00

Here are some of my pictures from that day, it was a great show, amazing turnout of cars!

-Zach

What goes down at Formula D...

2009-04-24T00:06:00.000-07:00

Madness...

Ueo and Foust throwin' it down at Formula D Long beach 4/11/09

Okay one more...

2009-04-23T21:37:00.000-07:00

Third post for the day, I wanted to just post a few more older pics for the fun of it.

Quick shot of my car...

2009-04-23T20:00:00.000-07:00

Quick shot of my personal S13...

Action shots!

2009-04-23T18:58:00.001-07:00

Just for some show, here are a couple of drifting shots I took at Formula D Long Beach 4/11/09, shot these from the bleachers right below the judges.

I'll throw in some JZZ love in here too from FD...

*drool*

2009-04-23T01:03:00.000-07:00

Quite possibly the most amazing car I’ve ever seen and heard in my life. The roar of the 4 rotor 26B motor idling sent chills up my spine. I can’t not express in words the greatness of this car. The wheels on this car also set it off pretty well, so amazing

-Zach

Finally made myself one of these

2009-04-23T00:48:00.001-07:00

W’sup all! My names Zach Meister, I’m just a normal ol’ guy from Southern California. I love long walks on the beach…wait what.. time to be serious…

I’m a avid photographer, skateboarder, and car nut. I live my life with my camera and skateboard by my side. For those into skateboarding, I mainly like to skate pools and transitions, the feeling of getting some air doing a backside grab out of a pool is just a feeling like no other. As for my photography, I’ve been in love with this thing we call photography for years now, ever since I picked up my Mom’s old 35mm film camera years ago, it’s just felt right being behind the camera snapping shots, it’s what I love, it’s one of my favourite things in life to do. The snap of the shutter makes me feel great every time I hear it. Now, as for my car obsession, I was pretty much brought up with cars. My Mom’s first car that she had until I was about 5, was a 1964 Chevrolet Elcamino with a 396 in it. That car was absolutely amazing, the rumble of it warming up in the morning was a sound I loved. My family always supported my car habits, I’ve had a weird fascination with the VW Beetle my whole life, I’ve owned 2, but have now moved onto newer cars, I’m currently driving a 1991 Nissan 240sx, which I’ll post some pics of later. Before the 240, I had a 1991 Nissan 300zx. All fun cars and I wish I could have all of them at once.

Thanks much for reading all, I made this blog mainly to showcase my photography, I will try to update daily with at least one photo I have taken that is either new, or has been sitting on my computer.

-Zach Meister