Event Coverage | AutoCon 2011 (Pt. III)

Night Import: Photography by Nick Schultz and William Lee | Words by William Lee

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It's coming to an end! This will be my last continuous coverage on AutoCon 2011. I've been getting a lot of positive feedbacks from Part 1 and Part 2, so I really appreciate you guys spending some time to check them out. I try to keep things entertaining and especially for those who couldn't make it, trying to make you feel as if you were at the event. That's what a coverage is supposed to be all about, right? If there were any unpleasant captions on photos, just go with it because that's pretty much how I like to write things (^-^) That was a douschebag move, but seriously, always know that Night Import is and will be a 'personal blog'. I'll definitely try to keep things professional as much as possible, but I don't dress myself up purposely to make this blog to have a certain reputation.
Anyways, back to the coverage, Part 3 will be a compilation of almost everything with an addition of photos taken by our photographer Nick Schultz. Nick was walking with me for at least 3 hours and while I was busy with cars, Nick took care of most of the models and a few cars as well. You'll be seeing his photos here. Matter of fact, the cover photo for Part 3 was taken by Nick. Ah! I have to make an announcement as well. The watermark you guys see on Nick's photos will be our NEW watermark and I'll be using it on my next batch of photos as well. The story behind it will be described on the fanpage later on.

Event Coverage | HIN 2011 (Pt. I)

Night Import: Photography and Words by William Lee

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It's here, it's new, and most importantly, it's back! I couldn't even believe HIN (Hot Import Nights) was happening yesterday after all the drama the event organization went through for few years. I don't actually know much about this event, except the fact that I attended one back in middle school, so that's about 10 years ago! (I'm not that old...). Listening to stories from close friends of mine, HIN was the biggest car show event of the year with well-known cars in specific regions coming up or down from miles away, just to participate. It wasn't only cars that took over the convention center, but tons of top-name models and celebrities as well. Having a reputation that literally left a mark in the automotive scene, HIN was 'the' shiet! Now I have no clue on why HIN left the show scene, but many were glad it came back with new people organizing the event.
A few of you guys already know I'm with crew Low N Slow in SoCal, and I was supposed to show with them at the event, but because of my car acting like a little biatch and not wanting to listen to me, it's in its worst phase, so I decided to give it a rest and cover the event like I always do with major car shows in CA. A lot of my friends participated at HIN with their sexy rides and I did get a chance to talk with many of them while walking around. It seemed as if roll-in was a pain in the ass because of staffs being unorganized, but because I wasn't actually there and don't want to speak my butt out, all I gotta say is give it another year and I'm sure it will get better! HIN is back with new people so I'm sure they're already aware of this and working on it. Anyways, just wanted to put that out for ya'll, because I wanted to (^-^)
Now before I get into the photos, let me tell you I had a really difficult time covering the event. Nor did I only miss an early access time for Media, but it was dark as fuk like every HIN event we know of. My flash wasn't working too well and I didn't want to use a tripod because of so many people walking back and forth. Luckily, and I mean very luckily (if that makes sense), the lights came on during the award ceremony, so I was running around the whole Hall like a person who had to use a restroom; squatting down, making awkward poses, and some positions I never thought of doing, taking photos as much as possible in a short amount of time. How did they come out? Well you be the judge. There will be a mix of horribe and decent photos, so please understand the change of flow throughout the coverage. To start it off, I used a photo I took when The Next Hot Import Nights Model contest was going on. I did take some photos of Models for a change, so you'll see them later on.

Event Coverage | SpoCom 2011 Models

Night-Import: Photography by Nick Schultz | Words by William Lee

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If you read through my coverage on SpoCom, I've mentioned how this event was more than a car show. Along with detailed and modified show cars being displayed inside of Anaheim Convention Center, there were also plenty of entertainments going on and from the many, the most popular area out of all was the Models booth. I'm not talking about only 5~10 models walking around, posing in front of cars, but an actual separate area where more than 20 models were stationed protected by the infamous Kuya Protection. I'll have to show you guys the stunning photos taken by our photographer Nick Schultz instead of describing, so starting it off, we got our supporting model Raichelle Viado in front of DSPORT's booth doing an interview.

Event Coverage | Scottish Modified 2011

Night-Import: Photography by Rich McKee | Words by William Lee

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Our photographer Rich McKee participated in what seemed to be like a tiring event, but one heck of an experience, Scottish Modified. This is not an ordinary car show where you take your car, park, clean it, and wait for award announcements. Starting from Hull, UK to Edinburgh, Scotland, this event consists of a 650 mile cruise! plus other small side activities.
It's really not comparable to ModBall Rally which people call the 'craziest rally of 3,000 miles, 6 days, 5 countries', but still very impressive driving non-stop. According to Rich, they left on a Saturday, met up with another crew at a service center, and continued on to Edinburgh, Scotland. Even crazier, these guys partied till 5am and drove back home at 9am. Gotta give props to Rich and his crew Fast-N-Modded!

Event Coverage | Extreme Autofest 2011 (Pt. II)

Night-Import: Photography by Jay Peña | Words by William Lee

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I'm sure most of you guys have been waiting for Part 2 to come up. Why? Because as mentioned in Part 1, Part 2 was going to be a surprise, but for those who've been to Extreme Autofest would have guessed it had to be related to models...and.. you're right!
There are tons of activities and side events happening at EAF, but you'll be seeing a crowd at the models booth as if the cars weren't important at all.
To start the hotness off, we got our supporting models Eva Skye and Raichelle Viado!
I also spot Leo from Kuya Protection at the back. When it comes to guarding models or just anything related to protection, hit up Kuya Protection!

Special Coverage | -Suds of Love- Charity Car Wash (Pt. II)

Night-Import: Photography by Nick Schultz | Words by William Lee

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We are back with the coverage on last weeks Charity Car Wash for Big Abe. If you read Part 1, I mentioned shooting with our photographer Nick Schultz throughout the whole event, so it's time to share Nick's coverage and just a heads up, don't read this at work.

Special Coverage | -Suds of Love- Charity Car Wash (Pt. I)

Night-Import: Photography and Words by William Lee

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This charity event with models was more than just models in bikinis washing cars, but to support an icon in the automotive scene, Big Abe. Most of you guys should know Big Abe by his appearance at various events with a wheel around his neck. Couple of weeks ago, an unfortunate news was shared by Big Abe about his new born daughter leaving earth and now, resting in a better place. It was a shocking news to many of us who knows Big Abe and since then, his friends wanted to help him out in any way, which is why this charity event was held for the funeral cost and other things related to his daughter. I haven't known Big Abe for a long time, but since the first time I met this guy, he was always welcoming me as a good friend, and I had to make it out to this event to support.

Event Coverage: XDC/Remix Event (Pt. IV)

Night-Import: Photography by William Lee and Jay Ebue

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I know I know. You guys were waiting for the model coverage and finally, it's here.
Like always, if you live with your girlfriend, tell her to go outside for a sec before taking a look at these photos. If you're at work and can't wait...then...too bad. You will have to wait until you go home :D
Jay also took amazing photos of the models so you'll see his work at the bottom as well.