TRIUMPH X75 PHOTOGRAPHED FOR RETROBIKE MAGAZINE

A recent photoshoot for Retrobike Magazine’s feature on Gregs 1972 Triumph X-75 Hurricane

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Capturing Motocross with Slow Shutter Speeds

Whats the slowest shutter speed you can shoot to achieve useable images?

I decided to find out at the local MX track. These photos were all shot on a Nikon D750 using a 25 year old Nikon 80-200mm F2.8 lens. The lens nor body has any form of stabilisation or vibration reduction. All these shots are hand held which means no monopods/tripods.

The useable images i came away with were taken using a shutter speed of between 1/25th sec to 1/50th sec at 200mm focal length. This is very slow for a 200mm lens of this age and not advisable if you want a great hit rate of sharp in focus images. I had never tried to shoot with a shutter speed this slow on this lens and so I was pleasantly surprised to find that many of the shots worked and had the effect i was aiming for. What I wont tell you is how many shots were complete rubbish and blurry/ out of focus ( Hint- It was A LOT ).

Alpine A110 - Sacre Blue

I met the owner of this car earlier this year when i was on another shoot, we got chatting about his car which you see here. Simon is an avid landscape photographer and wanted to learn more about automotive photography, so I did what anyone else would do and put his rare blue machine in front of my lens and both snapped away. The Alpine A110 is a very underrated vehicle and a rare sight here on Australian roads. In this day and age of big heavy powerful cars it’s very refreshing to see a proper lightweight drivers car still being manufactured. Think how much fun 290hp must be in a tiny 1100kg mid-engine package. It was a great chance for me to have a look at this mid engined machine up close, the build quality and interior really impressed me and the blue paint just pops, i couldn’t imagine this car in another other colour. On a cold night back in May we braved the rain and wind and came away with some great photos of this French beauty at a local shopping center car park.

Ducati V4 Speciale

This Italian beauty is not your average run of the mill Ducati nor is this your run of the mill Ducati owner for that matter.
The Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale featured here is no 1111 of 1500 built making it quite a rare bike. The owner booked a private shoot to capture the stunning lines, details and aura surrounding this exotic machine as he is offering it for sale. Like the images you see? Get in touch to organise a shoot with your motorcycle

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Isolation Self Portrait

What to do when you are locked at home, bored and want to test out some lighting setups but don’t have anyone to pose for you? You stand in front of the camera yourself and pull stupid faces and hope for the best.

1970 Plymouth Road Runner 440+6 - Photographed for Mopar Action Magazine

The Plymouth Roadrunner is quite a rare sight here on Australian roads, what makes this 1970 model even more special is the spec it left the factory coming with a 440+6 drivetrain, manual gearbox and air grabber. The cars owner Brian is an avid muscle car collector and restorer. He travelled to New York state to collect the car and then drove it across to the west coast of the USA and shipped it back here to Melbourne, Australia. As the car was in average condition it was treated to a full restoration undertaken by Brian at his workshop . Finished in its original blue paint its great to see this American classic is driven regularly, just the way all cars should be.

This shoot was commissioned by US Publication Mopar Action Magazine , luckily we had a chance to shoot this car just before the Covid 19 lockdowns began.

Historic Sidecar Racers - Promotional Sponsor Portrait Photoshoot

Michelle and Julie are two badass local sidecar racers who compete in the historic P3 class on their hand built Norton Atlas P3 sidecar. I had previously shot this Norton Sidecar for Michelle and husband Tim few years before and was excited when Michelle contacted me again late last year for another shoot.

Below are some of my favourite shots from this shoot. Head over to the Classic Wheels & Spokes, Otway Hydroblasting & Metal Works  page to check out Tim and Michelles latest work. Im looking forward to shooting 2 more of their bike builds later this month.

If you or your team are looking for some promotional photographs for yourself or your sponsors get in touch today and let’s chat about making it happen.

Julie and her custom 1977 Harley Davidson Ironhead Hardtail