The story behind my best F1 photos
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2022
- I've taken more than a million Formula 1 photos across my time spent on the F1 schedule. Whether it's a shot of Mick Schumacher, Micheal Masi, Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton it's safe to say i've got a surplus of everyone. Ahead of F1 2022 though, I've picked some of my favourites and in this video I'll tell you the story behind each one.
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Kym Joined the F1 circuit as an accredited F1 photographer in 2017 and quickly struck a chord with the public by providing unique insights into F1 Paddock life. Since then, Kym has amassed a dedicated following over his Tiktok and Instagram pages. Kym is now the most followed F1 photographer on social media, and the only permanently accredited Australian photographer in Formula One. Join him as he navigates the 2022 F1 Schedule, covering all the best F1 behind the scenes information. - กีฬา
That shot of Daniel at Monaco is definitely a good shot. I saw it being used by the F1 broadcaster in Malaysia as an Instagram ad, and it sure look amazing.
It's a ripper shot!
@@KymIllman That was the first shot of your I ever saw. It was being used in an Instagram ad by Renault. Been a follow since then.
@@KymIllman Are you going to f1 testing?
I'm amazed at how Kym know all those great spots on the tracks, and what photos to compose! What a legend.
loved this! I enjoy the aspect that there's always a story behind every photo 👌👌
2:05 This is why I want the German GP back. I love that track, the atmosphere there, the crowds. It's just a whole package, similar to Silverstone (Not as many people but still).
Having a car race without Germany is like having a Bull fight without Spain.
@@mamavswild smh. Why not add throwing donkeys off church towers & Portugal? Bull fighting is rightly dying in Spain.
@@mamavswild I mean F1 have signed billion year deals with tracks for money sponsorships. And many awesome tracks are just left away. Germany, Turkey next year and many more.
Man ur photography is a class of an act love it !!!
N the way u clear the idea about the camera lens !
Respect ! Thnku so much sir
Mr Illman you have no idea how much joy your videos bring to us all i can say is Thanks......!!
awesome video, kym. love the BTS of these photos we all wish we have the opportunity of getting!
Brilliant stuff. Very informative on how you get your pictures. I was wondering if you've shot the Singapore Grand Prix? It's a race I've always enjoyed watching on TV - a true night race and the cars look fantastic under the lights. Curious to hear the challenges of shooting a race like that.
The ones in austria, i LOVE THEM. With those colorful tracks and the nature. i enjoy all your photos!
It's a cracking shot
Loved the Video Kym!!!
Love, love, love these types of videos. It is so great that you're willing to share details on your shots. I would watch a 30 minute video on every single shot to get all the details. I recently shot at the Rolex 24 and would have loved to have seen this video before I went. I would have tried at least a couple of these composition methods and I bet I would have gotten some nice shots. If you only made videos like this, I'd be a very happy photographer.
Glad you enjoyed it
Your videos so perfect! Your photos are stunning! And Mickey at the end: I will call it „my special heartwarmer“ 🥰
I will pass on that to my dog, he will be happy to know he has Internet fans
Hello Kym, a great video again with an awesome selection of photographs. Thanks for including information on how you capture your "clean background" shots and how to try and shoot with a new perspective, although it is a bit difficult for us who pay. Anyway thanks for sharing and remember to stay safe 😷
Glad I was of assistance to you
Nice work kym these pics are fabulous 👌
My favourites are the ones in Austria with the forest in the background
It's a great backdrop
i love your monaco photos! excited to see your photos this season with the new liveries :)
I'm excited to take photos of them
Great work Kym, thanks for sharing.
Cheers
My pleasure
I love your work, and your videos. Keep up the good work 🌞
Great to hear.
I wasnt suprised on how you get the good shot at spa. I learned shoting skateboarding from legend Jim Goodrich (he shots it since the 70s) and even tough he is quite old now, he still is not afraid of getting himself dirty and being down on the ground to get that perfect angle. same what you said about monaco. sitting on hot concrete, being uncomfortable but still willing to do it all for that perfect shot. this shows real passion and dedication and is the reason why i enjoy your photos and videos so much!
glad to hear
Love the last bit of the video. Some great shots there mate.
Glad you enjoyed it
I was never interested in photography, but these videos are so interesting!
Great to hear
Great content as usual!
Glad you think so.
amazing video!
I am super jealous of your job, it is my ultimate dream to be an F1 photographer. I paused the video at the shot of you in Monaco so close to the barrier and was just daydreaming that one day that could me there taking some epic photos.
Aome amazing shots there Kym, and even better advice on how to shoot the cars if given the chance.
Glad you liked it
Love your work
Thank you!
Great insight as always...... Would love to see how you do some of your editing in a future video
Noted!
Thi is a really good segment. I was trained in the 70s as a professional photographer. I wasn’t studying photography but design. I still use the skills I was taught in my practice as an artist. What I appreciate is showing that photography is more than just shooting. With everyone taking pictures with their phones I hope this might enlighten some as to how much work goes into a photograph
it's certainly not easy
@@KymIllman I know that. I’m from the old film days and I still shoot film for my own reasons. I am occasionally critical but I am a big fan.
95% of your viewers won't have a clue just how physical your job is...
Fair enough it's a passion and almost a hobby, but it's still incredibly intense.
Kuddos to you Kym 👍🏼
Cheers
Hi Kym, love your work, the photos are amazing. Do you have any phone photograph tips for my son who will be at the Melbourne Grand Prix this year? He has a Google phone.
Love the shot Daniel with the wet tyres the best Spa? The tyres look beautiful.
Also Daniel coming out of tunnel Monaco 2nd favorite.
They're 2 of my faves
The camber on Danny’s front is is WILD compared to the others haha 😂
❤️ it!
Looking forward to your photos for the bahrain testing again where we get to see the new liveries clearly for the 1st time
I'm looking forward to taking the photos
Ahh a foca or high end press pass . Forget zooms go primes and 2 back caps glued together. . 600 f4 is a must so is a 300 and a 200. Throw in a 85, 35,and a 15. Gitzo monopod Lowe pro bag and pack
Casual badass
when panning, how do you keep the car centered in the shot? personally when im shooting fighter jets i like to have a tiny dot on my lens and i try to place that dot on the cockpit of the plane.
maybe you have a more effective way of doing it?
Thanks Kym for the great tips, will definitely have your photos hanging on the wall once the house is ready
I'd love to see it
@@KymIllman definitely Kym, still another 8~9 months away
These shots are amazing but the Riccardo one at Monaco is just on another level
It's one of my best
as a photographer seeing the 600mm without a cap was very painful
Most of the photographers don’t even use the caps at the track. I always do.
@@KymIllman gosh how do they not get heaps of dust in the shot, especially in middle east counties with all that sand
Wow, the clean quality of these pics!!! Other than use these pics for your own social media and sell the prints, what else do you do w/ them?
Lots. Watch my video “The money side of F1 photography”. It’s available to all VIP Channel members.
Would love a video of the ones that got away!
There are thousands
Hi Kym, I'm still an amateur photographer but really want to go pro. I take pics of rally and track cars aswell as motorbikes with my 1300d. I have a few pics that I believe that I can sell but have no clue how to even sell them or get access to the inside of tracks. Do you have any tips to go pro?
I would first suggest you watch my video “The money side of F1 photography”. It’s available to all VIP members of my TH-cam channel - KymIllman. If you want more information, book a one to one session with me at www.kymillman.com and I will gladly tell you what I know. Regards
Are you going to be able to get out of Perth Australia as they are still in lockdown, great images.
No problem getting out, just Quarantine to return
Can we get a video on your garage? That Porsche looks stunning 🤩
It's a great car
Great video! but wait, you F1 guys get barriers ? 😅 For us who shoot Ultra4 and other 4x4 events, there's no barriers and we're told to stay away 50 ft for the slow stuff and 150 ft away from the course for the fast sections.
Hi Kym, just a video idea. Your favourite spots to shoot from each 2022 calendar track
I liked the low light with the alpha tauri livery.
Good to hear. Thanks
@@KymIllman my question to you would be, do you attend any of the night races? And if so, how would that affect the photography? I’m assuming you’d need to find the perfect spot so as to not get ridiculous amounts of glare, but I feel that the result would be worth it.
Hi Kym, do you shoot RAW only ? Will you get the R3 before the start of this year's season? and one last question; flying a helicopter or standing next to a F1 car passing by at 300km/hour?
One card roll, one card JPEG for back up. F1 car passing close at 300 km an hour is scarier
I can tell you a story of a experienced motor racing photographer getting a broken leg from leaning against Armco barrier 20 metres up from a crash. The ripple from the steel Armco was what broke his leg. If he wasn't leaning on the fence he may have just got a bruise from the shock wave.
Noted. Thanks
9:10 is that Ash Farazmand at Eau Rouge?
What do you do if there’s another photographer where you want to take a picture from?
Wait for them to finish or move on
Hey Kym! Love from India❤️
How do you change places during a race? Can you cross the road while race os going on? How do you cross from inside of track to outside for photos?
there's often busses that take us
Man those drums must sound huge considering the reverb you’re getting just talking!
They're quite loud
Hi Kym, My wife and I are heading to Imola this year for the weekend. Any advice for us?. We will be seated at aqua mineral. Love your videos
Read my Imola race page @ www.kymillman.com.
Ultimate dream job :)
Noticed the Porsche in your garage. Are you a PCWA member?
I own a MY00 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 Cabriolet, didn't what year is yours?
Love your content.
Chris B Perth WA
I used to be many years ago but no longer.
great video, however, I got a bit confused, why do you fucus so much on getting a clean shot without any disturbance instead of using photoshop for example to remove those imperfections?
I shoot 16,000 images a race weekend and keep 1400. There is no time for Photoshop.
Are you going to be shooting with the Canon R3 this season?
I wrote this comment whilst watching and the next sentence was about the R3 😅
Sweet video. About the Brazil situation: how are the limited places in that spot distributed among the photographers? Is it kind of a gentleman’s agreement, some sort of lottery, or a question of who can provide the largest bribe XD?
Permanent photographers are split into groups and there is a captain for each group who hands out the pit wall tabard on a rotation basis
How many photos do you take on a regular Raceweekend or on a Raceday?
16000 per event
@@KymIllman Oh wow, that's a lot. Thanks for answering!
Now we need a vid on the best spectator shots. for us normal people
Noted
Something I've always been unsure about is how you earn from this. Lots of photographers will attend events like this, and I'd like to do so one day just to enjoy the experience. But do they select top-quality images and pay the photographers that own said images... please tell me about this. Because motorsport is my second favorite hobby to photography.
Well, I’m not a Motorsport photographer either, but I’m pretty sure it works out like; you own the photo being the photographer, so in some cases, the team or sport will approach you and ask if you have any nice photos of their car, in other cases, you go to the team and show them the photos you’ve taken, if they like them, you come to an agreement on how they use the photo and how much you get paid depending on views or what have you. It seems like hard work, but rewarding in its own way.
6:30 me who allredy screenshot the pic: oops gotta delete that
When will you announce the signed picture giveaway kym?
Winner announces already. See description for winners details.
Thank
Love your content
@@KymIllman I don’t see it in the description
Oh yesss, I need more of those bts vids:) Pretty please 😁😁
Note taken
Is cropping your most valuable editing tool?
It’s often used yes.
Once again Kym, great video.....if I could make one constructive criticism....the "Stay Passionate" design on your hoody is rather bland and rigid. Being an F1 photographer, surely something with flourish and movement would be more in tune.
Just my two cents. So looking forward to following you again this year....Cheers.
Thanks.
Lovely pics and insight but annoying when you remind every 30 sec that you can buy your pics.
Noted. And remember you can pick up canvas prints at wwwkymillman.com
@@KymIllman un taking the piss now 😅😅
Giga Gasly??? 4:05
I saw on the news that Australia is opening up to vaccinated people in a few weeks. Two months after your quarantine, I feel sorry for everybody with poor timing to just start quarantine now. Will you start making short trips abroad now?
Unfortunately Western Australia still will have quarantine. We are not really part of Australia at the moment
Disappointed to see that my demographic represents only 1% of your audience. Don’t understand why more old farts like me aren’t tuned in. Anyway, I love the content - maybe I’m only 35 at heart - I like to think so. Thanks Kym
those are average pictures... i guess everyone can be f1 photographer :D
First and foremost,
second
First
CAN YOU SEE ILLEGAL WING MOVE OF MERC?