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Category Archives: Automotive

Automotive and motorsports photography on track, on location, and in studio.

Portfolio | Motorsports and Automotive Photography

Portfolio | Motorsports and Automotive Photography

After years. And years. And years. I finally sat down and created a portfolio of motorsports and automotive photography. This collection comes from some playoff-level assignments shot for various clients including: Audi sportscar experience, Mercedes-Benz, Motorcyclist Magazine, Porsche, Simraceway, and more. There will certainly be new trophies added and replacements to the portfolio over time. So far these are my all-stars. Continue Reading

AMA Superbike Racer Thad Wolff | Motorcyclist Magazine

AMA Superbike Racer Thad Wolff | Motorcyclist Magazine

Photo shoot with former AMA pro racer Thad Wolff for the cover of Motorcyclist Magazine during the FIM Superbike World Championships at Laguna Seca. It was a day with high temps, a bit of luck, gratitude, and oil stained boots. The feature is about Thad’s relationship with a Suzuki GS1000 bike, and his friendship with the innovative guru mechanic Matsu Matsuzawa. Continue Reading

F3 Racing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

F3 Racing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

More formula 3 racing action for Simraceway. This time from the Jim Russell F3 Winter Racing Series at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA. The goal was to cover action on the track, profile all of the drivers, and get the in-between moments that coincide with racing. My motorsports kit is getting more streamlined.… Continue Reading

Tearsheet | Palatov D4 Race Car in EVO Magazine

Tearsheet | Palatov D4 Race Car in EVO Magazine

Here is the Palatov D4 race car designed by Dennis Palatov being track tested at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Ca. One goal for this outing was to compare the results against a race simulator by Simraceway. These are some of the images which ran in the British car magazine EVO, and in Sympatico Autos (Canada). Continue Reading

Tazio Nuvolari Had Advice For You

Tazio Nuvolari Had Advice For You

I have saved this newspaper clipping from the LA Times for 10 years, and cut it out from a story when I was getting the paper delivered daily when I first moved to California. Wish I had a chance to photograph Nuvolari. Sounded like an interesting guy. Continue Reading