Josh Mackey | Automotive Photographer | Automotive Photography | Digital Artist | Car Photo | Auto Photo

15
Oct 2010

Site Launch: NWMotiv.com

I realize that it has been sometime since I last updated my website, and there is good reason for it. Over the past few years I have contemplated about bringing back a website solely dedicated to the Northwest Automotive scene. There aren’t too many dedicated tuner sites left on the internet, let alone anything of substantial value for us here in the Northwest. Sure we still have our usual make and model specific forums, but that doesn’t bring the group into one spotlight. So, with the time and the means to get it done, I collaborated with a close group of friends and colleagues and we launched NWMotiv.com.

It took us over 2 months to plan, design and build the site along with content and marketing. The site as a whole has been a huge success with little to no budget involved, just dedicated people that want to make an impact on the Northwest scene. Just before Formula Drift in July, we launched a refreshed design that worked much better than the first. In August, we had our first car show! the NWMotiv Automotive International Showcase sold out it’s spots and was a success as apart of the Renton International Festival. Moving forward, we’re looking forward to bringing you more features, more models, more event coverage and soon to be announced, bigger car show event. So thanks to everyone who has been there to support us!

Please take a moment and visit NWMotiv.com today!

30
Mar 2010

V-LEDs – Intec Racing S14 Debut Photos

I was personally invited out to Evergreen Speedway in Monroe this past Monday to be the official photographer for the unveiling of the V-LEDs.com – Intec Racing Nissan S14 Formula Drift car driven by Dean “Karnage” Kearney. I really wanted to do something special for Lawrence and Dean and stretch my skills.

For immediate release: V-LEDS.COM / INTECRACING.COM NISSAN S14 FORMULA DRIFT RACE CAR

More pics after the break!

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30
Jan 2010

February 2010 Wallpaper

Here is my February 2010 Wallpaper featuring the Team Menace Lexus GS. Enjoy!

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14
Jan 2010

Grooveshark.com – Why haven’t you signed up?

Streaming music isn’t a new idea, it’s been around for as long as I can remember being on the internet. However, the platform in which it is delivered and how you can customize it to your own preferences is another story. We’ve heard of the other sites, Pandora, Last.fm, etc. They do a fine job, but there is something about Grooveshark.com that just makes it….. Better. Maybe it’s the simplicity of the layout, how you can customize it and the mass amounts of music available to stream. I don’t endorse very many products, mainly only the ones I truly swear by, so as my favorite songs blare on my speakers from the Grooveshark VIP desktop application, I can say I really do like this product, a lot.

I used to be an avid Winamp Shoutcast listener, where I would download a file that would stream a stations own playlist, plays lots of songs I didn’t care to hear. Something about the radio feature in Grooveshark is like a radio cast, but only playing the songs you want to hear. You can like and dislike songs and the system will adjust new songs according to your taste. For example, I was listening to some old school 2Pac and some newer heavier CKY rock. It would throw some random songs at me to test my liking and within 5-10 songs, it was starting to play songs I really liked or some that I hadn’t heard in awhile or never heard before. The deeper you get into your songs and keep up with liking and disliking, the better it gets.

New for VIP members is the desktop application (see screenshots below) which uses the Adobe AIR application, it looks nearly identical to the website version, without having to have a browser open using less resources. If you love your Crackberry and Android phone and love listening to music on the go or just anywhere, there is an app for that, sorry iPhone users, no Grooveshark App for you yet. Another cool feature of the application, which a lot of other applications (music or non-music related) is the minimize to the taskbar function. It neatly hides the app from taking over your desktop leaving you with more room.

I’m still getting into the application itself, saving playlists, and favorite songs. I’m sure it will grow on me more and more and I was told there are more features to come!

My only wish – Make it more customizable and let some menus be transparent. I would love to throw my own designs or photos up on the background for the app, or skin it to match my other apps.

13
Jan 2010

New Business Card Design

With my recent logo change, I decided it was time that I updated my business cards. If I was going to update my cards, I wanted to showcase something more than just your standard card and let clients know what type of options they have without going overboard.

I designed a rounded 16pt standard business card that had both Spot UV coating and a Foil stamp.

See samples below:

The “cool” part about the card is how most the card is flat in tone, but the Spot UV parts are super glossy which make them stand out. Same goes for the Silver Foil on the logo.