Orlando Speedworld

Justino · 06-07-2008, 12:52 AM

I am announcing a new division in my photography "business"...the debut of Pistone Racing Pics.

Now I have Aviation and Racing covered!

But I'll tell you something...photographing race cars going by at 120mph is alot harder than taking a picture of an airplane. I'm still trying to figure out the right technique and find the right settings. But it also doesnt help to have a catch fence to shoot through either. But these were taken tonight and last friday night out at Orlando Speedworld...so enjoy these pics of some good ol' Friday Night Short Track Racing.

Justino · 06-07-2008, 01:03 AM

Part 2

newsnerd99 · 06-09-2008, 03:17 AM

Nice photos justin...night racing is pain in the arse to shoot, isn't it?

You might be limited by your camera, but you need to get that shutter speed up...or shoot off a tripod or monopod.

Don't get me wrong, it's a cool effect to have the road and wheels blurred, and those photos sell, but look in any of the racing mags at the type of photos they buy and you'll see what they're looking for.

As for the fence - you're on the wrong side!

I imagine your shooting from the stands as a fan...do you have a business website and letterhead? That and a professional look in person gets you credentials for the infield. You don't have to pay and you get a better view of everything!

I've been doing part time racing photography on and off for years - but it's been a while since I've done it. I shoot mostly open-wheel - fun stuff!

If you are serious about this...start selling as soon as you can. A lot of big time race organizations look for proof of publishing to weed out the fake freelancers from the real ones when giving out credentials. I've literally have had to bring the mags/book and show the photo credit to prove I was the real deal...

Justino · 06-10-2008, 03:10 PM

Thanks...it is a pain in the butt!

I've tried contacting the newspapers around here but they don't want anything of this sort...plus the track already has their own photo company that takes the photos. Plus, this racing is extremely local...as in only a handfull of peolpe in east orlando give a hoot about what is going on at the track on any given weekend. Now if NASCAR, for some reason, came to Orlando Speedworld...then it might be news worthy. But this weekly racing series stuff is hard to get publicized.

06-07-2008, 12:52 AM	#1
Justino The Aviator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Skies above Orlando Age: 18 Posts: 793	Orlando Speedworld I am announcing a new division in my photography "business"...the debut of Pistone Racing Pics. Now I have Aviation and Racing covered! But I'll tell you something...photographing race cars going by at 120mph is alot harder than taking a picture of an airplane. I'm still trying to figure out the right technique and find the right settings. But it also doesnt help to have a catch fence to shoot through either. But these were taken tonight and last friday night out at Orlando Speedworld...so enjoy these pics of some good ol' Friday Night Short Track Racing. __________________ Justin http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=34469

06-07-2008, 01:03 AM	#2
Justino The Aviator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Skies above Orlando Age: 18 Posts: 793	Re: Orlando Speedworld Part 2 __________________ Justin http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=34469

06-09-2008, 03:17 AM	#3
newsnerd99 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MDT Posts: 1,238	Re: Orlando Speedworld Nice photos justin...night racing is pain in the arse to shoot, isn't it? You might be limited by your camera, but you need to get that shutter speed up...or shoot off a tripod or monopod. Don't get me wrong, it's a cool effect to have the road and wheels blurred, and those photos sell, but look in any of the racing mags at the type of photos they buy and you'll see what they're looking for. As for the fence - you're on the wrong side! I imagine your shooting from the stands as a fan...do you have a business website and letterhead? That and a professional look in person gets you credentials for the infield. You don't have to pay and you get a better view of everything! I've been doing part time racing photography on and off for years - but it's been a while since I've done it. I shoot mostly open-wheel - fun stuff! If you are serious about this...start selling as soon as you can. A lot of big time race organizations look for proof of publishing to weed out the fake freelancers from the real ones when giving out credentials. I've literally have had to bring the mags/book and show the photo credit to prove I was the real deal... __________________ Why pay retail? FOR SALE: 1000+ MODELS! All makes and scales for sale CHEAP! Afforable shipping costs - just click here and make me an offer. No reasonable offer refused!

06-10-2008, 03:10 PM	#4
Justino The Aviator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Skies above Orlando Age: 18 Posts: 793	Re: Orlando Speedworld Thanks...it is a pain in the butt! I've tried contacting the newspapers around here but they don't want anything of this sort...plus the track already has their own photo company that takes the photos. Plus, this racing is extremely local...as in only a handfull of peolpe in east orlando give a hoot about what is going on at the track on any given weekend. Now if NASCAR, for some reason, came to Orlando Speedworld...then it might be news worthy. But this weekly racing series stuff is hard to get publicized. __________________ Justin http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=34469

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