Do you ever notice that one person who pops up at the track, garage, car show, or any event with a camera in his hand, but doesn’t quite fit the ‘typical’ automotive photographer vibe?
Well, that was me, by accepting a standing invitation to attend the King of the Hammers (KOH) with my brothers in 2024. Both were already race team photographers, and it was a good excuse to see family and get a little behind-the-scenes of what KOH racing was really like, beyond the spectator views.
With my old Canon in hand, I spent a week in the desert following my brothers and racers all over the dried-up lakebed. Coming home I didn’t just return with sunburn and thousands of images, but an interesting new hobby.
I spent most of 2024 finding new places and events to attend, just to improve my photography skills, including some more Ultra4/NorCal Rock Racing events, getting to know other photographers, the drivers, and everyone in the pits.
The plan in 2025 was to shoot for a team at KOH again, and I wanted to show I was capable of producing those quality shots I have envied for decades. I geared up, ditching the old DSLR for a Canon R7 and a couple of lenses.
I had an absolute blast with my brothers and the team, and came home with pictures I would be proud to hang in my garage. I’ve done exactly that.
Two years into my automotive photography journey, I hunt for any local event to expand my demographic. Drift events? Yes please. Motocross racing? Sure. Goodguys Autocross, sign me up.
So if you happen across an older dude at an event in the Bay Area that just sticks out, stop by and say what up. It’s probably going to be me.
I love taking pictures and I started car spotting with my iPhone SE then I started to take it a bit more seriously during my first Cars and Coffee with my XR. That was when I tried out different angles and filters to see which had the best quality. Photography is something I still want to continue as a hobby to further build on my skills and share content.