Just curious: any other ladies here?

[Tessa]

Racing photography is mostly a male centered world, but there are few of us, women, out there shooting too. So just out of curiosity: are there any other ladies here?

[Jamie Holladay]

I personally do not know how many female M'sports photog here on POTN, but I have seen several on shooting the circuits in the Southeast United States.

[Tessa]

Thanks for your reply, Jamie. Yeah, I guessed there weren't many women here, but figured there wouldn't be any harm in asking.

Okay, sorry for the off topic thread guys, back to regular programming ;)

[Kiddo]

Hi there!! I'm here... I do a fair amount of sports photography... I live in Canada and the racing world is a little different here, but I shoot photos for the local track for a few months each year... And I'm always the only female photographer there and the only female photographer I've seen on the side lines at football games here too....

[Tessa]

Hi there!! I'm here... I do a fair amount of sports photography... I live in Canada and the racing world is a little different here, but I shoot photos for the local track for a few months each year... And I'm always the only female photographer there and the only female photographer I've seen on the side lines at football games here too....
Hi there! *waves* Nice to hear from you :) Yeah, it's quite similar here in Estonia - while there are hundreds of female motorsport fans with cameras, besides me there's only one other woman photographer shooting car racing and two ladies who shoot bikes. But I don't mind being "one of the guys" - we all love racing and that's what matters.

[Kiddo]

LOL... I love being one of the boys.... The football teams and drivers that I work with are amazing!!

[Tessa]

Yep, I agree :D

[Kiddo]

There must be a few more ladies on here??? Wonder where they are all hiding??

[Jamie Holladay]

Petit Lemans @ Road Atlanta?

[gdrMatt]

I've run into a couple females shooting motorsports.. there should be more thought !

[Kiddo]

I agree there should be more!!!

[Arctica]

Me!

[FlyingPhotog]

Is this anyone who frequents POTN?

Shot taken at Texas NASCAR #1
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/95323041/original.jpg

[Arctica]

Theres a couple of women who shoot F1, no idea of names but have seen them walking around the circuits .
I think theres one who works for GEPA who shoots all our photos.
A couple who cover the GNCC in the states and a fair few who do club reporting for TMX in the UK (me being one of them)

[Tessa]

Me!
Hi! :D So cool to know there are more women here.

Theres a couple of women who shoot F1, no idea of names but have seen them walking around the circuits .
I think theres one who works for GEPA who shoots all our photos.
A couple who cover the GNCC in the states and a fair few who do club reporting for TMX in the UK (me being one of them)
What types of racing to you shoot? (sry, I'm not from UK and don't know what "club" covers :oops: )

[Arctica]

Hi Tessa, sorry my fault, I didn't explain properly!
TMX- Trials and Motocross News (with enduro) I used to cover Motocross and moved on to enduro.
I use a couple of dirtbike forums which are frequented by the editorial staff of the 4 main dirtbike magazines. There's a lot of race reports that get posted every weekend and practice photos mid week on there. Mine got noticed and I've done bike tests (photos , not riding!) race reports and general photos for Dirtbike Rider and Trailbike and Enduro for the last couple of years, not on a grand scale but enough that I've been asked to cover other things by a couple of teams and organisations.
Theres only one person who does Enduro photojournalism for a living and thats Jonty Edmunds who cover WEC, Brit Champs, GNCC in the states and just about every bike event. He also does a lot for KTM.
I'd like to move to 4 wheels but be attached to a team for a year, I'm not just interested in the racing photos, but the build and behind the scenes/pitlane ones which is what , apparently, made my photos stand out at Enduro..it appeared no one really did this.
I work in motorsport so I doubt I'd want to do it full time anyway, I enjoy my job, paid good money and have good working hours that allow me do do as I wish at weekends and some mid week...best of both worlds.

[Tessa]

No problem, thank you for the explanation :) Sound like you're having a great time, very cool!

I mostly shoot cars so unfortunately I don't have much time for bikes, but the few times I've had a chance to shoot them it's been a blast - so I complete understand why you love them. *note to self - more motocross!*

I've been working for a car magazine for a few years now and shoot all kinds of racing, mostly cars though. I'm not a big fan of asphalt events, but any kind of race run on gravel, dirt, sand, mud etc. gets my vote :D Actually I don't even mind the hard surface, as long as there's plenty of action.

[pastanley]

Racing photography is mostly a male centered world, but there are few of us, women, out there shooting too. So just out of curiosity: are there any other ladies here?
Nope. Male here.

[Togra4]

Is this anyone who frequents POTN?

Shot taken at Texas NASCAR #1
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/95323041/original.jpg


I think I saw her at RIR, I had never seen her before though, the other lady shooter I knew of has left for other things...I am a racin' shooter, I'm a girl....I agree there aren't many around and there should be. I get to about 6 Nascar races a season and I rarely see more that 2 others.

[Kiddo]

LOL... I did a little research here about female racing photographers.... Out of the 4 tracks in NB and NS that I phoned, non of them every remember having a female photographer at the track in all the years that they have been opened... The track that I shoot at has never had a female photographer until I came along..

[Tessa]

I think I saw her at RIR, I had never seen her before though, the other lady shooter I knew of has left for other things...I am a racin' shooter, I'm a girl....I agree there aren't many around and there should be. I get to about 6 Nascar races a season and I rarely see more that 2 others.
Hi! *waves* Glad to see there are more of us here :D

LOL... I did a little research here about female racing photographers.... Out of the 4 tracks in NB and NS that I phoned, non of them every remember having a female photographer at the track in all the years that they have been opened... The track that I shoot at has never had a female photographer until I came along..
Yep, this thread also kind of confirms that there aren't that many female racing photographers - only four of us here sofar and all from different countries :)

[Kiddo]

Hi! *waves* Glad to see there are more of us here :D


Yep, this thread also kind of confirms that there aren't that many female racing photographers - only four of us here sofar and all from different countries :)

At least there is the 4 of us!!

[Tessa]

At least there is the 4 of us!!
Yeah :D So what are you ladies shooting next? This weekend I can't go to any races (have to attend a funeral :( ), but next friday and saturday is the last rally of the season - definitely lots of fun.

[Kiddo]

The track closed here last week.. But I might look into shooting some motorcross next week... But I am shooting 4 football games and a wedding this weekend... LOL!!! :lol:

[SuzanneP]

I'm here. A trainee motorsport photographer but a female one nevertheless.

By the way: hello folks!

[Tessa]

I'm here. A trainee motorsport photographer but a female one nevertheless.

By the way: hello folks!
Hi and welcome! :D

[Togra4]

are we starting our own "clique" thread? How fun!!! whoo hoo...I am honored to be among you Ladies!

I am hoping to get to Lowe's Motorspeedway and dont think I will get to another race until the championship weekend in Homestead Miami....I cant wait to take a minute to peruse your galleries!

[Jamie Holladay]

Just a friendly reminder to keep this thread Motorsports related. If the thread hits the armaco, we'll have to load it up in the hauler and transport it over to the lounge. :)

[BadgirlIROC]

I'm out here!! I do a lot of car photography and drag racing and also have a car I drag race myself! I love it and yes it is hard in a mans world!

[Togra4]

How bout showin' off some pictures....show us something!

Here are a couple random shots....

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/IFLP499/AMS3-0819Car438Share.jpg
Elliot Sadler's 19 car in Atlanta 3/08

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/IFLP499/AMS908tunnel-pole.jpg
Atlanta was an amazing weekend...We had three seasons of weather, this was taken on Saturday, after the mini blizzard that hit us in the earlier hours of the day, it cleared up just in time for practice...Luckily there was no interruption of racing due to the rain on Friday, either...Sunday, we were melting in our extra layers by noon...

[Arctica]

Yeah :D So what are you ladies shooting next? This weekend I can't go to any races (have to attend a funeral :( ), but next friday and saturday is the last rally of the season - definitely lots of fun.
No racing for me, family 'gathering' weekend! Next weekend is a choice between the Weston Beach Race or the LOLA parade.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/tyrant69/IMG_455120-20Copy202.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/tyrant69/n659670094_750804_2973.jpg


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/tyrant69/n659670094_750828_2442.jpg



http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/tyrant69/13120-20Copy.jpg

[Togra4]

Artica,
I have always wanted to try motocross. Buds Creek is not too far away from me but I just havent gotten out there yet. Some day though.

#1 and #3 are my favorites above...

[Tessa]

Great pics, craftgirl and Arctica. I've never shot oval racing before simply because there aren't any oval tracks here - but I'd love to try it. Now motocross I have shot a couple of times and love it, unfortunately I rarely have time for it :( Still, I'm not complaining, other types of racing (mainly rallying) keep me quite busy.

I do have a question for you all: do you shoot with one camera and change lenses, or use two cameras? I've been thinking about getting another camera body to have one short and one long lens quickly at hand.

I'm out here!! I do a lot of car photography and drag racing and also have a car I drag race myself! I love it and yes it is hard in a mans world!
Hi! :) Nice to hear from you.

Just a friendly reminder to keep this thread Motorsports related. If the thread hits the armaco, we'll have to load it up in the hauler and transport it over to the lounge. :)
Understood, thank you Jamie :) We'll be on the lookout for yellow flags ;)

[Jamie Holladay]

Just curious are any of you going to be a Talledega for the NASCAR event this weekend?

[BadgirlIROC]

Here are just a tiny few of mine...

This is my car...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/2812849852_b09feb6562.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/2811999633_bc1de68b76.jpg

others...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2724475096_e383c56e34.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2764792548_5c1346f611.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2857025183_e2a821694b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2857023097_5842a60a17.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2771496893_93796b7750.jpg

[Togra4]

Great pics, craftgirl and Arctica. I've never shot oval racing before simply because there aren't any oval tracks here - but I'd love to try it. Now motocross I have shot a couple of times and love it, unfortunately I rarely have time for it :( Still, I'm not complaining, other types of racing (mainly rallying) keep me quite busy.

I do have a question for you all: do you shoot with one camera and change lenses, or use two cameras? I've been thinking about getting another camera body to have one short and one long lens quickly at hand.

Thanks Tessa! Shooting in the pits at an oval is tough, I have found, you have to be in the right turn to get the money shots...I don't always get the kind of freedom of movement at the tracks that the other guys do (media platforms etc..), that's why I focus on pit stops and "sportraits". One of these days when I get REAL credentials I will be able to hone my skills on the real racing!

I have had the opportunity to shoot with two cameras, one with a long lens and one with a wide and definitely prefer it. There is so much risk involved with having to stop and change lenses on concrete. My greatest fear is dropping something rushing to switch...SCARY!

[Togra4]

Just curious are any of you going to be a Talledega for the NASCAR event this weekend?


I wish! :cry:

[Togra4]

Very nice cars Robin. I am so jealous of yours...I have always wanted to drive a serious fast car but I dont know anyone who has a racing car. My boyfriend was going to get me one of those Petty driving experience deals for my birthday 2 years ago but I became pregnant...lol. Maybe next year. I can only imagine what it feels like to have all of that power under and around you! gives me shivers...I have a secret desire to learn how to do burnouts...shhh dont tell...

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/IFLP499/AMS-30860CrewShare25.jpg
Carl Edwards driving the NNS 60 car at Atlanta this past March....I still have some work to do on getting my panned shots sharper...Anyone got tips?

[Arctica]

Artica,
I have always wanted to try motocross. Buds Creek is not too far away from me but I just havent gotten out there yet. Some day though.

#1 and #3 are my favorites above...
Thanks Craftgirl.
Buds Creek is supposed to be an awesome track and you have the talent that is Villapoto and Stewart riding there!
I'm more into Enduro these days especially the extreme stuff (not too much of that in the British Isles though! ) but really want to shift over to four wheels.
Next year I'd like to work with a Britcar team, not necessarily a front running team, more mid order. Stay with them from pre season testing, carbuild/assembly through to racing. I'm happy to fund my own way around the UK, its just approaching someone!
I'm also more into the 'sportrait' (I love that word!) side of it. Racing photos are great but I like to see how people work , their highs and lows etc.
Get over to Buds..you won't regret it!

[Arctica]

I do have a question for you all: do you shoot with one camera and change lenses, or use two cameras? I've been thinking about getting another camera body to have one short and one long lens quickly at hand.



I now have a 40d so when the 70-200 returns from repair (new AF unit) that will stay on there and the 17-40 on the 30d. ( a nifty 50 lurking in the bag as well)
It was a nightmare changing lenses before especially on sand tracks. Riders have an inbuilt need to roost photogs!:lol:

[Arctica]

. My greatest fear is dropping something rushing to switch...SCARY!
I did that at the Britcar 24 in the dark. Luckily (as lucky as it can be) my 550ex took the brunt of the fall and split from the hotshoe. £100 to repair..better than the 40d I guess!

[Togra4]

I dropped a 420ex at Dover...lol. That almost made me cry...cheap and very second hand but I still mourned the loss...I would have gone to my knees if it had been my 580ex though...lol

My boss's son is a little guy but races motocross...Dad is adamant about getting me to Budds next weekend. The kid is doing a pretty good job and I figure that shooting the kids would be great practice for the big boys.

A good friend of mine was the Chief Mechanic for Andrew Short before he moved on...It would be cool to head to the track with him to learn a little more about how the sport works...

"I'm also more into the 'sportrait' (I love that word!) side of it. Racing photos are great but I like to see how people work , their highs and lows etc."

My goal is to show the truest nature of the man (or woman if I ever get the chance...), I love catching them with their guard down. Of course I dont post them with their eyes closed or their mouths gaping...lol. I love clinched jaws, big laughs and goofy smiles. I think people want to see these guys at their most human...and it's a challenge...

[Togra4]

Here are a couple of my favorite "sportraits"...comments welcome

Bobby Labonte
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/IFLP499/BLABONTEATLWMS308.jpg

Kyle Petty and Tony Stewart
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/IFLP499/KPETTYTSTEWARTATLWMS308.jpg

[Arctica]

Great shots, love #2 though.

[Togra4]

Thanks Arctica! #2 is one of my all time favorites. That was a good night in Atlanta "sportrait" wise. lol

[Arctica]

Good old DC!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/tyrant69/IMG_4529-Copy.jpg

Dirty face , clean clothing!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/tyrant69/CopyofIMG_0395.jpg

Dakar and Erzberg winner (and mighty handsome) Cyril Despres

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/tyrant69/CopyofIMG_0389.jpg

[Togra4]

ooh that Cyril is a hunk-a-chunk...

Did #2 change his clothes but not clean his face???? lol

Nice stuff Arctica...

[Arctica]

LOL..there were two races that day . First the speed trial, then the Tough One (bit like Americas 'Last Man Standing' ) Lee entered both but obviously didn't wash his face (dirty boy!0

[Arctica]

Monsieur Despres after finishing the Erzberg Rodeo (looking a bit battered) but still posed and also looked after my camera bag for me!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/tyrant69/476-Copy-1.jpg

Erzberg winner Taddy Blazusiak

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/tyrant69/n659670094_941957_6121.jpg


..and the 'thank God we finished' clinch!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/tyrant69/n659670094_942420_4957.jpg

[Togra4]

now that makes sense! I peeked at your gallery. I wish my images were as sharp!

[Arctica]

Thanks.. they're a bit 'old hat' now and I need to get out and take more.
My 70-200F4 should be back from canon in the next couple of days. The motor sounded like a bag of nails and wouldn't always lock on. Hopefully now with a new AF unit I can go back out there and enjoy it again.
We need a website for Women photogs in World Motorsport!

[Togra4]

I agree...( on both you getting back out and taking more and a women in motorsports website...)...lol Are you on facebook?

[Kiddo]

Great pictures Ladies.... And welcome to everyone who has found this thread over the last few days......

Here's a few from the track this summer...

310792

310793

[Tessa]

I now have a 40d so when the 70-200 returns from repair (new AF unit) that will stay on there and the 17-40 on the 30d. ( a nifty 50 lurking in the bag as well)
Yeah, I have a similar plan - 40D for the 70-200 and get another body for the short zoom - often it's just too much hassle to keep changing lenses.

It was a nightmare changing lenses before especially on sand tracks. Riders have an inbuilt need to roost photogs!:lol:
Too true :lol: I co-drive for a friend on some rallies, and when he notices cameras, he turns on his "show-off-mode" and leaves some impressive dirt clouds. Great for pictures, not so good for gear :rolleyes:

I dropped a 420ex at Dover...lol. That almost made me cry...cheap and very second hand but I still mourned the loss...I would have gone to my knees if it had been my 580ex though...lol
Ouch... it's heartbreaking to lose gear... But that reminds me - I need to buy a flash before the weekends race (still moving from Oly to Canon, not quite there yet).

Also - very nice sportraits, ladies! That's something I need to work on, I'm not good at taking people pictures :confused: And nice action shots Kiddo!

[Arctica]

Great pictures Ladies.... And welcome to everyone who has found this thread over the last few days......

Here's a few from the track this summer...


Crikey Kiddo..did the one underneath get out ok:shock: Well caught though:D:D
Craftgirl , yes I am will PM you.

[Jamie Holladay]

Nice catch on the crash

[Kiddo]

Crikey Kiddo..did the one underneath get out ok:shock: Well caught though:D:D
Craftgirl , yes I am will PM you.

Yep he was fine.... He said he's never had a tire that close to his face before...

[Togra4]

ouch, nor could I think he would want to have one that close again~! great snag on the wreck Kiddo. I would have been too busy cringing to snap it...lol

[Kiddo]

ouch, nor could I think he would want to have one that close again~! great snag on the wreck Kiddo. I would have been too busy cringing to snap it...lol

LOL... At that track when a wreck happens, it's usually a bad one, so I've gotten use to snapping through them.... It's a really small track and wrecks happen in the blink of an eye....

Here's a couple more from the race before...

311036

311037

[Kiddo]

Just wondering if anyone has shoot these cars before?? Or is it just a Canadian thing??

311039

311040

[Tessa]

Just wondering if anyone has shoot these cars before?? Or is it just a Canadian thing??
I've shot them here too:

http://recce.pri.ee/album75/pumarace301.jpg

And a few of their big brothers :)


http://recce.pri.ee/album133/kraba059.jpg

[Kiddo]

I've shot them here too:

http://recce.pri.ee/album75/pumarace301.jpg

And a few of their big brothers :)


http://recce.pri.ee/album133/kraba059.jpg
Cool... So it's not just a Canadian thing!!! LOL... Would love to shoot those trucks though... That would be a blast!!

[Tessa]

Cool... So it's not just a Canadian thing!!! LOL... Would love to shoot those trucks though... That would be a blast!!
Oh yeah, those things are nuts! :lol: It's just awesome to see a truck power slide through a corner... And the noise! Mmmm, definitely recommended shooting material.

[Togra4]

I have shot those cars before at Lowe's Motorspeedway, but they seem to have gone missing. I will keep digging though. lol

Tessa, I have a friend that I work with that is from Estonia. He brings me back pretty trinkets when ever he gets back home. I have seen pictures, it's a beautiful country.

[Tessa]

Tessa, I have a friend that I work with that is from Estonia. He brings me back pretty trinkets when ever he gets back home. I have seen pictures, it's a beautiful country.
Thank you :)

[Road_Rebel]

ive seen a female at speedway before

no 2 actually

[Arctica]

Cheesy title, but I'll start another group (or rename if I can! )if enough people join.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=84009165709&ref=mf

If Facebook offends Jamie, please remove the link.
Not sure if FB links are allowed?

[Togra4]

Arctica,
I hope the group blooms! It might take a while but we're off to a good start...lol

I am so excited, I have just purchased my plane ticket to Miami for the Nascar Homestead championship weekend in November! Last year was a blast so I am hoping this year will be just as great. Getting the chance to shoot a championship win was one of the most exciting moments in my photography adventures...

Anyone else have an exciting gig coming up?

[Tessa]

I am so excited, I have just purchased my plane ticket to Miami for the Nascar Homestead championship weekend in November! Last year was a blast so I am hoping this year will be just as great. Getting the chance to shoot a championship win was one of the most exciting moments in my photography adventures...
Ahhh, that sounds so cool! Have fun! :D

Anyone else have an exciting gig coming up?
Well, I had an exciting event this weekend, the last championship rally of the season. Weather was bad but the action more than made up for it - huge number of crazy moments... The gallery is here (http://recce.pri.ee/album144/fotod.html).

[Jamie Holladay]

Arctica,
I hope the group blooms! It might take a while but we're off to a good start...lol

I am so excited, I have just purchased my plane ticket to Miami for the Nascar Homestead championship weekend in November! Last year was a blast so I am hoping this year will be just as great. Getting the chance to shoot a championship win was one of the most exciting moments in my photography adventures...

Anyone else have an exciting gig coming up?
That sounds like some fun hard work! :D

[Arctica]

Arctica,
I hope the group blooms! It might take a while but we're off to a good start...lol

I am so excited, I have just purchased my plane ticket to Miami for the Nascar Homestead championship weekend in November! Last year was a blast so I am hoping this year will be just as great. Getting the chance to shoot a championship win was one of the most exciting moments in my photography adventures...

Anyone else have an exciting gig coming up?
Well it sounds more exciting than mine!
Off to the concrete jungle loving known as Silverstone:lol: Probably the last decent meeting of the season to attend as I'm away the weekend of the Walter Hayes.
Other than that I'm planning a day at the Wales Rally GB (Lombard RAC to us Oldies:oops:) but its not until Dec.. Tessa I'll need some Rally photog tips as yours are always excellent:)
Been asked to cover a MTB event which is oragnised by a dirtbike club, so the guys won't be able to twist the throttle on the hills:lol:

[philwillmedia]

Hi,
We've got at least three or four ladies in Australia who regularly get out to most of the major V8 Supercar rounds and I've seen some at other sports events.
Haven't noticed them on here but I've not been here very long myself
Regards
Phil

[Togra4]

Psssttttt....Where did everybody go? Off shooting motorsports I hope...:)

I am cold and bored to tears...mid-off season with-drawl is nearing it's breaking point...lol

It would be super to bring this thread back to life....

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r299/IFLP499/JJohnsonVL6RIRWMS908-1.jpg

Even Jimmie Johnson thinks it's a good idea...

[Tessa]

Yep, still here and still shooting :D Last night was an offroad event in pitch black conditions, played around with off camera flash - and realized I need a few more voice activated bio-powered biped flash stands ;)

Today no racing action, but went to see a Light Festival fire sculpture display. Next weekend - a rally, then either sprint or cross. Can't wait :)

[Togra4]

Hey Tessa,
Good to see that you are out there! I wish I could be one of your voice activated bio-powered biped flash stands, but alas, we are an ocean apart....:(

I would love to see what you got last night. And hope you will share what you get next weekend. I have nothing coming up except for my tax refund...praying there will be enough to buy back a basic kit. sigh...But...if that does happen, there is rodeo and motocross in the future.

[Tessa]

Here's one of the pictures from last night (full set is in the gallery link at my sig); used Cactus V2s stuff to trigger the flashes:

http://recce.pri.ee/album158/alansi051.jpg

It's been quite slow here race-wise for the past month or so, but the season is now starting up again. I'm just wishing for more snow... And yeah, it would be great to get together for a fun shoot - too bad teleportation is still just a sci-fi dream :)

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your tax refund - here's hoping for the best!

[Arctica]

Still here, but its 'oh-so-quiet' and work is 'oh-so-busy'
I need to find a job that doesn't interfere with life!
Nice images Tessa, hope you've thawed out?

[Tessa]

Nice images Tessa, hope you've thawed out?
Thanks :) I had my winter shooting kit on so I kept toasty warm - experience has taught me to never ever wear jeans in below freezing weather, since they feel like icy leadpipes after ten minutes :lol:

Now that I have the Cactus trigger set I'm trying to learn more about off camera flash - to use in racing conditions and also for paddock/pit/portrait type stuff. It's fun to try new things.

[Kiddo]

I'm still here... Just waiting for racing to start again.... I'm also hoping that there will be a few snow machine races this year at the local track.... They tried to do it last year but it warmed up to much...

[Jim M]

Not a lady, but if I can be allowed to crash the party long enough to say I've known of four lady drag race photographers. One used to shoot with me at our local track (she was/is a better photographer than I am), another shoots motorcycles for the PMRA, one shoots with her husband in their sports photography business, and one shoots nostalgia drag racing around the country. I wish my wife would develop the interest.

[Tessa]

Well, didn't go to the rally, but still had a busy weekend: a press conference (for an autosport yearbook) on Friday, sprint on Saturday and cross (cars/sidecars) on Sunday.

Sunday was really dark... used the 70-200 with 1.4x extender and had to go over ISO 1000 occasionally, but it was still fun. Those sidecar guys are nuts! :lol:

http://recce.pri.ee/album163/hipodroom357.jpg

[Togra4]

No Kidding Tessa, that is a crazy great shot! Glad you had fun.

[Her_B4]

Racing photography is mostly a male centered world, but there are few of us, women, out there shooting too. So just out of curiosity: are there any other ladies here?

Male centered pfft :) Heaps of us over in this neck of the woods... well there is me for a start! lol


Sunday was really dark... used the 70-200 with 1.4x extender and had to go over ISO 1000 occasionally, but it was still fun. Those sidecar guys are nuts! :lol:

http://recce.pri.ee/album163/hipodroom357.jpg

Awesome photo - I am into the bikes myself being a bike rider. keen to get into motox at some stage. GREAT photo's on this thread ladies - keep it up.

[Her_B4]

Here are a couple of examples of my work.....

[Tessa]

Male centered pfft :) Heaps of us over in this neck of the woods... well there is me for a start! lol
Sry about the late reply - hi :D Nice to see more ladies here.

I am into the bikes myself being a bike rider. keen to get into motox at some stage. GREAT photo's on this thread ladies - keep it up.
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Here are a couple of examples of my work.....
Very nice shots - and beautiful bikes. Do you shoot mostly two-wheelers or cars too? Just track or some gravel type events?

And what have you other ladies been up to? :) I had another busy weekend, this time motocross/atv/quad enduro and cars on ice.

40D, 70-200 f2.8 and 1.4x telecon:
http://recce.pri.ee/album164/kihlimoto068.jpg

[660Photos]

Can i Go Ahead and Say Hi?

Dont really have a good reprsentation of my work, i am at my day job...


My name is Jennifer, i own www.660photos.com (http://www.660photos.com)

i am trying to get more into this.

[Kiddo]

Can i Go Ahead and Say Hi?

Dont really have a good reprsentation of my work, i am at my day job...


My name is Jennifer, i own www.660photos.com (http://www.660photos.com)

i am trying to get more into this.

Hi Jennifer!! Jump right in!! Great shot!!

I have an ATV show coming up next week and a big car show in April and I can't wait!!!! Both were great shows last year and this year is suppose to be even better!!!

[660Photos]

Thanks for the welcome i was able to upload some more shots yesterday

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/JGoldinger/Image_9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/JGoldinger/KatiandJennaPicture537.jpg

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An ATV show? Never heard of a show just for them! Should be intersting would love to see pictures!

[Kiddo]

Thanks for the welcome i was able to upload some more shots yesterday

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/JGoldinger/Image_9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/JGoldinger/KatiandJennaPicture537.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/JGoldinger/Picture156.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/JGoldinger/Image_8-1.jpg

An ATV show? Never heard of a show just for them! Should be intersting would love to see pictures!
Excellent photos.... They hold a show here every year to show case what's new in ATVs and snowmobiles.. It's a pretty cool show to go to.... I'll be posting some photos after the show...

[660Photos]

Very Cool, i guess thats the difference, down here in texas, we dont get enough snow to even consider snow mobils, we have boat shows, lol

[Tessa]

Hi Jennifer! Welcome! :) Nice shots, love the wheelie pic.

Kiddo - be sure to post those pics! We'll have some moto shows in march, two with just a week between them. Until then I'll be running around in the woods...

[Tessa]

Finally some great winter rally action - had so much fun Saturday :D

http://recce.pri.ee/album167/antsla016.jpg

[Arctica]

Finally some great winter rally action - had so much fun Saturday :D

http://recce.pri.ee/album167/antsla016.jpg




Fantastic shot Tessa:D

[Arctica]

A couple of friends were riding yesterday at one of the few events which failed to give in to the snow... Well it was run by the RAF and I think the Army boys would of given them no end of grief if it had been cancelled:lol:
Didn't take many photos too busy helping people up the climbs or just picking bikes up from sheer exhaustion from the rider (and me by the end of the day!)
Not one open bit of going, all in the forestry and a mix of very dark peat but it was good to finally get out and am now looking forward to Le Touquet beach race in a couple of weeks.

Couple of 'forumites' from our website.

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[Tessa]

Fantastic shot Tessa:D
Thank you :)

A couple of friends were riding yesterday at one of the few events which failed to give in to the snow... Well it was run by the RAF and I think the Army boys would of given them no end of grief if it had been cancelled:lol:
Didn't take many photos too busy helping people up the climbs or just picking bikes up from sheer exhaustion from the rider (and me by the end of the day!)
Not one open bit of going, all in the forestry and a mix of very dark peat but it was good to finally get out and am now looking forward to Le Touquet beach race in a couple of weeks.
Great shots, looks like a really tough course - no wonder you spent most of the time helping fallen and/or tired riders.

What kind of event is the beach race? Sounds nice... well, maybe not in this weather :lol:

[Arctica]

I've only been to the Weston-super-mare beach race in the UK , but basicallly 1000 riders on the start with a manmade course of 30 odd foot high dunes/jumps/whoops/berms and long backstraights (great for panning and wheel motion !)
Great environment for expensive canon equipment...not!
Carnage, basically unless you are the elite front few and even then that doesn't guarantee an easy run.
Le Touquet is just down from Calais so a quick hop over on the Eurotunnel for me. Plus the event is organised by ASO who run the Dakar rally and theTour de France so it can't fail to be a top class event.

[Kiddo]

Hello Ladies!!! I attend the bike some on friday and sat.... here's a few pictures from the show... I talked to alot of people there and I will be photographing alot of biking events this year!!! I can't wait!!!!

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[Tessa]

Hello Ladies!!! I attend the bike some on friday and sat.... here's a few pictures from the show... I talked to alot of people there and I will be photographing alot of biking events this year!!! I can't wait!!!!
Beautiful pics :) I've never ridden a bike, but I really love the way they look and sound - I'm just too chicken to try them... Great to hear you have plenty of cool events coming!

Well, I'm definitely more of a car girl, but what did I shoot again this weekend? More bikes, atv's and quads :lol: Hey, they're fun!

http://recce.pri.ee/album169/koseristi452.jpg

[Kiddo]

LOL.. Tessa... I love bikes I don't ride them much, well the dirtbikes and motorcycles... I love 4wheeling though!! lol.... And thanks I'm glad that you liked my photos... The show was fun and I got to go twice so that made it even more fun to shoot!! I could get what I missed the day before!! lol

[Togra4]

Great photos everyone. I am so jealous. I probably wont be able to get to a race for weeks. I am so bored. I don't quite have enough moolah yet to buy the lens I need so I am just so fidgitty. I will just keep peeking at your stuff to pass the time.....KEEP POSTING...HELP A NEEDY FRIEND! hehe

[Tessa]

I promise I'll keep posting ;)

This weekend I'm doing something different - following a historic car/oldtimer winter rally :D Everything from cars to bikes to trucks and buses competing; very fun event. I'll drive the assistance car for one of the teams and also take lots and lots of pics. Can't wait!

[Togra4]

ME NEITHER!!!! BRING IT ON GIRLFRIEND!

[Tessa]

That oldtimer race was a blast! :D Such a fun day and it was sunny for a change to boot - can't ask for anything better. A few pics for taste...

Drifting in a Jag
http://recce.pri.ee/album170/uunik0579.jpg

Rescuing a beached (snowed?) Volvo
http://recce.pri.ee/album170/uunik0549.jpg

Enjoying the sunset
http://recce.pri.ee/album170/uunik1854.jpg

[lisasparling]

Hi there :)
I am new to this site and I enjoy motorsports! I just got my first DSLR for Christmas and my husband bought me a new 55-250mm lens for Valentines day with a hood. I got to shoot at Firebird Raceway in Arizona over this past weekend. It was AWESOME. I need more practice but here are a couple of the photos I took :)

[lisasparling]

For some reason the photo of the girl is my absolute favorite photo from the weekend. I like the other because they are both doing wheelies...
I would love to hear any feedback you might have :)

[Togra4]

That oldtimer race was a blast! :D Such a fun day and it was sunny for a change to boot - can't ask for anything better. A few pics for taste...


Enjoying the sunset
http://recce.pri.ee/album170/uunik1854.jpg

hehe, they are drafting...

[Tessa]

I'm sorry for being so quiet lately but I haven't forgotten you ladies, just been very busy. Plenty of racing action every weekend and this Sunday brought something new - this was the first time I shot snowmobiles. Loved every minute! :D

http://recce.pri.ee/album174/mootorkelk1467.jpg

[OctanePics]

Hi Ladies,
I shoot quad racing in TX and OK areas. Starting next month doing some motorcross riding at a local track. Still in the learning stages. Just upgraded to a Canon EOS 50 and my first race with the camera is next weekend. Been doing this for about 2 years. I have lots of fun.
Jennifer

[Tessa]

Hi Jennifer! :D