Car photography · Motorsport · New cars

Car photography guides, motorsport how-tos and new-car reviews

Practical guides for anyone who wants to photograph cars better, plus clear, sourced write-ups of the new cars worth knowing about.

Photo: Hatsukari715 / Wikimedia Commons, public domain

Car photography by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts

F1 Photography started as a car-spotting blog. Today it is a place for anyone who loves cars and wants to photograph them better: at the track, at car meets, on the road and in the details.

We write practical guides you can use at your next event, and we check every spec and price against manufacturer and other primary sources, with links so you can check them too.

Grey Porsche 911 Carrera 4S on an open road
Photo: David Villarreal Fernández / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Skoda Fabia rally car in white livery parked on grass
Photo: Collard / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Explore by topic

Four sections, one goal: better car pictures and a clear view of the cars worth photographing.

Green 1964 Lotus 25 race car on track
Photo: Pexels / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Camera settings, panning and track day guides, plus stories from racing history.

Blue Porsche 911 GT3 Touring on a dark show stand
Photo: Matti Blume / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Rolling shots, light painting, car shows and classic car portraits.

Telephoto zoom lens against a dark background
Photo: rawpixel, CC0

Lenses, shutter speed and technique for cars and other fast subjects.

Silver Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X on display
Photo: Mustang Joe / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Sourced specs, prices where announced, pros and cons and photo tips.

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New to car photography?

Start with the camera settings that work at the track, then pick the right lens for the job.

What you'll find here

Technique guides

Step-by-step help with shutter speed, panning, light painting and composition.

Motorsport how-tos

Where to stand, what to bring and how to get sharp shots from the spectator side.

New-car reviews

Key specs, prices where announced, pros and cons and how to photograph each car.

Sourced and credited

Facts linked to manufacturer and other primary sources, and every image credited.

Frequently asked questions

What is F1 Photography?

A content site about car photography, motorsport and car culture, with practical guides and sourced write-ups of new cars.

Do you sell photography services?

No. F1 Photography is a content site. We publish guides and reviews; we do not take bookings.

Where do the photos on this site come from?

Most images are licensed photos from Wikimedia Commons and similar libraries. Every image is credited in its caption with the photographer and licence.

How do you check specs and prices?

We use manufacturer press releases and other primary sources and link to them in each article. Prices change, so always confirm with a dealer before you buy.

Is F1 Photography affiliated with Formula 1?

No. F1 Photography is an independent site and is not affiliated with Formula 1, the FIA or any team.