My first year as an auto journalist

[james_cale]

I wanted to share my first year as an automotive journalist. I write for http://ecityofautos.com/. My first "ride & drive" was with Aston Martin in Buckhead, Atlanta at the grandiose Mandarin Oriental Hotel. My 2nd trip was with Infiniti in Boston for Q50. The 3rd trip was in New Port Beach, California for Nissan 360, a four day event with Nissan/Infiniti where i drove every model Nissan & Infiniti makes. The 4th trip was with in Nashville, Tennessee for the Nissan Rogue. My latest trip was with Audi in Palo Alto for the A3. Check out the rest of the pictures here: www.inonebreath.net

At Atlanta Motorsports Park with the Aston Martin Rapide S
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My room in Atlanta
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Invitation from Infiniti, i loved the wax seal detail.
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posing on the Q50 in Boston
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A shot outside of the Pelican Hill Resort's lobby in Newport Beach.
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The track for test driving all of the passenger cars.
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Experiencing the GTR GT3
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The Omni Hotel for the Nissan Rogue
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My trusty cannon 5D MKIII
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Some where in the San Fernando Valley with the Audi A3
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My Villa at the Redwood Sandhill Resort in Palo Alto, Ca
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Having a drink before having dinner with Audi's PR team.
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Being chauffeured to dinner in the Audi A8L
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Stopping to have lunch in Santa Cruz
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Somewhere between San Fran & Santa Cruz
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[Scope240sx]

pretty cool pictures of cars. those selfies doe.

[james_cale]

pretty cool pictures of cars. those selfies doe.


Thanks. Haha!


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[just a guy]

how did you get started with that?

[jamg]

selfie game strong

[james_cale]

how did you get started with that?



ecityofautos.com saw my blog and started me with hotel reviews and then car reviews.

[james_cale]

My trip to Palo Alto for Audi is up on inonebreath.net

[KevinEdgar]

Last pic is on hwy 9, I know the shit out of that road! Awesome job you got there.

I can imagine you being on a certain tv show... Your location helps too... lol

[james_cale]

Last pic is on hwy 9, I know the shit out of that road! Awesome job you got there.

I can imagine you being on a certain tv show... Your location helps too... lol


That whole area is breath-taking, I couldn't get enough of it. So much variety in elevation & terrain.


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[DreamN]

Where the hell is that road in the SFV?

[james_cale]

Where the hell is that road in the SFV?

That's Nashville

[james_cale]

One of many inspirational moments was meeting the legendary Shiro Nakamura, the designer of the GTR and every other JDM car you ever dreamed about growing up.
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[soundboy]

Fukk. Your living the dream.

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[Deliverance]

How does one become an Auto Journalist ?

[eDmSiL80]

Hey James this is Mark M! Good to see you having fun man. If they need any more bloggers hmu haha! Still working on DETO?

[Ratpack_Chad]

You look like you bang hookers.

[yzrider450f]

"Never be impressed by your own position"

The one piece of advice my dad game me that always resonated.


It seems like you're a little to in to yourself given the relative nothingness that is your career. I've personally never heard of that publication, but maybe I've been living under a rock.

I like to see humble, hard working people who spend time honing their craft. You do not impress me as that sort of a person, but hey maybe your shit doesn't stink. Why did you post this? We've all been to cool hotels, we've all driven fast cars. Is it the attention?

Don't pay attention to any of this though I'm just a hater.

[james_cale]

Fukk. Your living the dream.

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Thanks! I've been very fortunate of the opportunities i've been given.

[james_cale]

How does one become an Auto Journalist ?

There's a number of ways, but starting your own blog and showing you have the ambition and passion for it shows you have what it takes. Make submissions to your favorite media sites, one of them will like what they see and give you a chance. Anything is obtainable if you want it bad enough.

[james_cale]

Hey James this is Mark M! Good to see you having fun man. If they need any more bloggers hmu haha! Still working on DETO?

Hey Mark, what's good? No doubt! I am, but i've shifted my focus to an online magazine i've been working on. I made a drift shirt for DETO, i wanna send it to you. Message me your address.

[james_cale]

You look like you bang hookers.

You sound like a sad person. I'm sorry.

[james_cale]

"Never be impressed by your own position"

The one piece of advice my dad game me that always resonated.


It seems like you're a little to in to yourself given the relative nothingness that is your career. I've personally never heard of that publication, but maybe I've been living under a rock.

I like to see humble, hard working people who spend time honing their craft. You do not impress me as that sort of a person, but hey maybe your shit doesn't stink. Why did you post this? We've all been to cool hotels, we've all driven fast cars. Is it the attention?

Don't pay attention to any of this though I'm just a hater.

I understand how you may have taken this post the wrong way. Auto journalism is one of many things i do. If i wanted to give off the presence of entitlement or self worth i would have posted pictures from the pool party in the Hamptons hosted by cadillac, being invited to the mtv music awards or my invitation to new york fashion week. This post wasn't about that. I want car enthusiasts to strive for more, live their passion and know that they can do this too. I've been extremely lucky and very fortunate for the opportunities i've been offered. More than the actual experience, it was the people i met on each trip that truly inspired me. I work hard and i didn't go to school for anything i do, i just want it more. I'm sure there are better photographers & writers on this forum alone and i want them to strive for something they love and not settle.

[TMW]

yeah i didnt really get the feel that you were bragging or being a douche with the first post.

but yeah, seems like a cool job, inspiration that maybe i could do something like that as a job in the future

[Silviastunter]

So you had a car blog? Sort of confused on what you actually do.. Do you just have a blog aboit your experiences with all these car companies?

[Akito86]

believe it or not i actually enjoyed your post ,
but pose beside the vehicle from now on,
that way we feel your one with the vehicle.

I like You prove that without: following the typical boring rules,
you are doing what you love, without nonsense degrees that at the end wont help you on your field.
your replies are humble and sincere to our forum members, keep us posted on your work and please do a review on the up and coming mazda mx5 ND in the future and restaurant blogging as well, the Cannon mk3 is great, clear pictures with clean backgrounds .

[james_cale]

So you had a car blog? Sort of confused on what you actually do.. Do you just have a blog aboit your experiences with all these car companies?


www.inonebreath.net is my personal blog.

www.detointernational.com is my clothing line.

www.eCityofautos.com is the site I write for.


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[james_cale]

believe it or not i actually enjoyed your post ,
but pose beside the vehicle from now on,
that way we feel your one with the vehicle.

I like You prove that without: following the typical boring rules,
you are doing what you love, without nonsense degrees that at the end wont help you on your field.
your replies are humble and sincere to our forum members, keep us posted on your work and please do a review on the up and coming mazda mx5 ND in the future and restaurant blogging as well, the Cannon mk3 is great, clear pictures with clean backgrounds .


Thank you, I really appreciate that. The site I write for actually asks me to send them selfies or shots of me with the car so the client can see us promoting their company.
I love seeing anyone succeed and I'll try my best to answer any questions.

If I get the story for the new mx5, I'll def let you know.


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[james_cale]

Here's a few shots of my cross country trip from NJ to Vegas. My first stop was in Nashville,TN, then to New Orleans, Austin, TX, Albuquerque,NM, Williams, AZ and finally Vegas. Plus a bunch of random spots along the way.
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[lunchboxhero]

Whereabouts are you from in NJ? I was born and raised in Cherry Hill/Voorheese.

Awesome shots man, pretty sweet gig you've got going.

[rastaman]

Very cool dude I would love to do a job like this..do you need an assistant?

[Dboyizmlg]

Cool thread, subscribed!

[james_cale]

Whereabouts are you from in NJ? I was born and raised in Cherry Hill/Voorheese.

Awesome shots man, pretty sweet gig you've got going.


That's crazy. I'm actually from Mount Laurel, or Hainesport more specifically if you're familiar. I now live in Vegas as of 2 months ago.

Thanks so much!


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[james_cale]

Very cool dude I would love to do a job like this..do you need an assistant?


Thanks. Anything is possible. Whree can I see some of your work?


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[james_cale]

Cool thread, subscribed!


Thanks!


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