Formula 1 - Not only is it the pinnacle of motorsport, but with the recent resurgence in popularity from the Netflix series Drive To Survive, it seems everyone wants to get in on the action and capture awesome photos of F1 cars. Now, no matter if you've photographed...

Sure, there are a lot of similarities in photographing cars and motorbikes on track. But there are also some nuances you need to keep in mind if you haven't photographed motorcycle racing before. No matter if it's the top tier of the sport, MotoGP, or something a...

Drag Racing racing is a unique beast to photograph, especially Top Fuel Drag Racing. With often only two cars (or bikes) on the drag strip at a time, races that last as little as three seconds and no corners. On paper, it might not sound like there are many...

The number one skill that all motorsport photographers need to master is the art of slow shutter speed panning. While we have a number of compositional techniques that we can use to convey speed and motion, nothing showcases the movement in a still motorsport photo...

Negative space is a photography technique that is often overlooked or misunderstood. However, when it's used correctly in motorsport photography, it can be used to add impact, drama, and a sense of speed to your images. Let's take a look at what negative space is and...

As motorsport photographers, we are constantly striving to create visually engaging and impactful images that evoke the excitement and speed of the on-track action we are capturing. To do this, we have a number of compositional techniques at our disposal, but one of...

The rule of thirds is a fairly common photography technique, but did you know that it can be used to help showcase speed and motion in your motorsport photos? A fundamental principle in photography, the rule of thirds, can help you create more balanced and visually...

In motorsport photography, it's hard to convey speed and motion in a still image, so we have to leverage different camera and capture techniques so that not every photo looks like a parked car. One of those techniques is the Dutch tilt. So let's have a look at what...

The ultimate goal as a motorsport photographer is to be able to tell the story of the race weekend with either a single image or a series of photos. Each image we capture needs to be a visual representation of the story that is being told, be that a media outlet...

Ah, catch fences. Vitally important from a safety point of view. Frustratingly inconvenient for us motorsport photographers. That said, knowing a few handy tricks of the trade will allow you to work around the limitations of catch fences so that you can still create...

Whether it’s a 24-hour endurance race or the novelty of sprint events under lights, photographing motorsport at night presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Most motorsport photographers rave about shooting at night due to the results being generally...

One of the most essential skills in motorsport photography is being able to photograph race cars in action. After all, that’s what motorsport is all about: the speed, the thrill, and the action, and for the average spectator, it’s the crashes. Capturing action is one...

As someone who is just starting out in motorsport photography, your first and foremost goal is to learn to capture speed. That is an art in and of itself: it’s not just shooting techniques and shutter speeds; its also angles, the ability to read the race, and a good...

Photographing racing action is an art form, and the most important part of showcasing speed in a still image is including movement in your photo. Sounds simple, but it’s harder to achieve than you may think. It isn’t just about attending racing events and clicking...