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Spectator Photography Guide


Professional motorsport photographers Jamey Price and Drew Gibson tell you all you need to know to capture brilliant photography at any race.


From how to plan and take striking images, to what to post and where to post them on social media. Special guest and panning master James Lietz (@lietzinmotion) gives us his best tips for panning from the fan areas. Plus we'll offer some tips from how to start earning money from your pictures should you wish to move from fan to professional.





So you're attending a race as a spectator and you want to bring your camera and make cool images....Here is your Fan Photography 101 guide to get the best images that stand out from the rest.


WHAT WILL BE COVERED?

  • The basics of taking pictures from the fan areas with a camera.
  • The essentials of what gear and equipment to purchase or rent.
  • How you can make interesting images, WITHOUT credentials.
  • Races we recommend going to that have the best access , and vantage points for spectators.
  • Where and how to post your images during and after the event to get noticed.
  • Special Guest James Lietz (@lietzinmotion) talks about his amazing panning shots through crowds, and working the fan areas, plus how he started working in racing after starting out as a fan with a camera.
  • As usual if you choose to join us live you'll have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the episode.


This episode was hosted live via ZOOM on August 27, 2024 and is nearly 4hrs in length.



ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS


Drew Gibson (left) is an award winning professional motorsport photographer based in London, and has over a decade of experience working for clients including Aston Martin, Bentley, Ford and Goodwood. Drew has covered one Rolex 24 and is well known for his work in Endurance Racing and has covered races around the globe in Formula 1, Formula E, WRC and many other International Series. You can find more of his work @drewgibsoncaptures on instagram and @drewgibsonshots on twitter.


Jamey Price (right) is a Charlotte NC native and has covered IMSA, MotoGP, NASCAR, Indycar, Formula 1, the 24 hours of Le Mans and more. In 2019, he was named National Motorsport Press Association 'Motorsport Photographer of the Year' and has worked with major brands including Lamborghini , Aston Martin Racing and Toyota for more than a decade. You can see more of his work @JAMEYPRICEPHOTO on instagram, tiktok and twitter.



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