As we've covered before, motorsport photography can be one of the most difficult types of photography to be proficient in. But not only is it one of the most difficult, it's also one of the most dangerous, as photographer Az Edwards shared with us recently.
Different approaches for different generations. Spectacular results all the same.
If you want my respect, show me an amazing racing photo. Show me that you can make art with a bunch of people telling you where you can and can’t go. Show me that you broke your back under the Florida sun, lugging 30 lbs of camera equipment while you walked the course all day long. Try it when you know that there are 120 people with exactly the same credentials and access who are just dying to take your job.
Show me that you can shoot amazing racing images, and you’ll have my respect.
Because I’ve tried it, and it crushed me.