Technical proficiency and a good eye are extremely important aspects of success for a motorsports photographer, but so is something many photographers do not want to do—planning. The cover photo would lack interest without the sun rising behind the cars.
If you are anything like me, you quickly figure out how to integrate a new camera into your workflow, habit patterns, and shooting environment, and then stop. If this sounds familiar, this video is a great reminder to utilize our gear to its full potential and stop making life harder than necessary.
Understanding how to use color as the subject of your photos can turn a pleasing composition into one that stops people in their tracks. In this video, Alex Kilbee breaks down a few viewer-submitted photos to explain why they work and how you can use the same principles to improve your images.
2026 marked the fifth time I worked IMSA’s season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona race, but only the third as a photographer. My first two races focused on writing magazine articles; as a photographer, I still have a lot to learn and continue to find my way creatively.
For the past few years, many have felt changes to Instagram have moved the platform away from photographers. According to recent comments by Instagram's CEO, Adam Mosseri, those fears appear well-founded.
My photographic journey is an ongoing battle to be more aware of my surroundings. By learning to take the time to look more deeply at a subject, you can unlock a powerful photograph that would otherwise be lost or, worse, boring.
