RED BULL SAND SCRAMBLE

I was promoting my work on various platforms when I noticed that someone from Redbull had shown some interest. I contacted them to see if I could share my work with them, and the rest is history. Redbull is a fantastic brand with Muaythai roots, and they are unquestionably one of my dream clients.

I was invited to attend a Photo Clinic led by Redbull photographers Garth Milan and Art Eugenio. I was one of three invited photographers and the only one who focused on ringside sports. It was a little intimidating because I had the least amount of motorsports experience, and what I did have was from vintage car racing. The people at Redbull recognized this and wanted to see what I could do with my unique photographic style.

After getting over my initial nervousness, I told myself that they wanted me here because of my style. I wasn’t going to change my work for anyone. I said to myself that I would do what I had to do and make the best of it. I stepped out of my car, confident in my ability to learn the Redbull process. 

I was determined to learn and master the process of photography while remaining true to my style. When the workshop began, I felt like I already knew a lot about the programs, what they were looking for, and how to submit my work. I enjoy learning, especially if it will help me become a better photographer.

I believe my work was very successful, and I captured the event as I would any other. I understand the importance of branding and the need to incorporate it with class and style. It was my first time photographing a race like that, and I received some excellent feedback to help me improve my work. My bread and butter is portraiture, so I knew my portraits spoke volumes about my technical ability. 

The most challenging aspect of the experience was getting around the two-mile track. There are several turns and jumps that highlight a lot of the action. When the track was cold, we had to be bussed to different parts of it. Because safety is a priority, we could only move to specific locations and at certain times. It wasn’t easy to move around in the sand, but I made it to my destination. When the sand settles on your camera at the end of the day, make sure you can clean it and avoid changing lenses in the field if possible. It is recommended that you have two bodies if at all possible.

My ultimate goal was to learn and improve my photography skills. I wanted to ensure that I understood the process they taught me and performed to Redbull’s standards. I wanted to show them how professional I was, how easy I was to work with, and how good my photos were.

The overall experience was fantastic. Garth and Art were extremely accommodating, upbeat, and eager to teach us everything we needed to know. My fellow photographers were wonderful and highly talented. There was a sense of camaraderie among us that helped us all improve.

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