A day in the life of an F1 photographer

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  • Опубліковано 18 кві 2022
  • A lot of people ask me what it's like to shoot Formula One professionally. Well, let me tell you about a typical day (or 3) at the track, and the track I’ve chosen is the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. I'll run you through my F1 photography kit, what it takes to be a professional f1 photographer, and how a 2022 F1 race weekend works for me. I can guarantee you that this obscure job is a lot more difficult and time consuming than you think. This is a day in the life of an F1 photographer.
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  • @angus_m
    @angus_m 2 роки тому +151

    This channel deserves a million subscribers. Onwards and upwards Kym!

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat 2 роки тому +55

    Very impressive how you’ve gone from a relative F1 novice not too long ago to someone who’s at the very top of their game and producing work the equal and often better than many others out there. Big respect Kym and thank you for sharing it all with us, cheers from the UK.👏👍😀

  • @aidanmcwall4191
    @aidanmcwall4191 2 роки тому +21

    Your stream deck system is absolutely genius, as a programmer I can fully appreciate the simple genius of that

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  2 роки тому +3

      It's a great addition to my workflow

  • @leskopeter593
    @leskopeter593 2 роки тому +58

    Thanks for the behind the scenes info and all the rest you're providing us kym. Appreciate the content!

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  2 роки тому +7

      Always happy to provide the content!

  • @CW43.editz_
    @CW43.editz_ 2 роки тому +9

    Love the video kym it was amazing

  • @ethbrumhall2423
    @ethbrumhall2423 2 роки тому +21

    Loved seeing you at AUSGP this year Kym, love your work!

  • @chaitanyapantula6481
    @chaitanyapantula6481 2 роки тому +13

    Thanks Kym for giving us an insight to the amazing things happening behind the screen and television. And fingers crossed for 200K!! Enjoying these videos 👍

  • @muhammadad1943
    @muhammadad1943 2 роки тому +1

    Love keeping up with you man, photographys never been my thing but watching your travels, interactions and videos is now part of my race weekend routine

  • @kamiltupatowicz5161
    @kamiltupatowicz5161 2 роки тому

    Amazing piece, thanks a lot!

  • @leongt1954
    @leongt1954 2 роки тому +2

    Cherry Rips and caramello Koalas two of my favourite things to eat

  • @markolar3161
    @markolar3161 2 роки тому

    Love the content! 👍🏼

  • @haj78
    @haj78 2 роки тому

    thank you for sharing and staying passionate ✌🏻🇸🇪

  • @simonbooker
    @simonbooker 2 роки тому

    Great insights Kym with cool delivery

  • @thompanilla
    @thompanilla 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing, Kym. I love hearing the story behind the scenes and all that's involved in you capturing all of those amazing images. Keep up the great work, Buddy!

  • @duarantes_fotografia
    @duarantes_fotografia 2 роки тому

    Thanks to share 🙌🏻📸❤️

  • @mcschnurke
    @mcschnurke 2 роки тому +2

    So glad to have found you last year, keep up the work and thank you for the content :)

  • @coraautumn1130
    @coraautumn1130 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the clear and detailed video Kym!
    I spotted you around the track at Albert Park but didn't want to interrupt or annoy you, you sure were a busy man all weekend!

  • @nicholaslam831
    @nicholaslam831 2 роки тому

    Love all ur video ! Keep up the good job !

  • @CieranW_04
    @CieranW_04 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid Kym, I would love to become an F1 photographer one day so it’s great to get some insight into how it works

  • @CaptainLicorice
    @CaptainLicorice 2 роки тому

    I just started to get back into photography and while I have an extremely small budget, I really enjoy all your videos and they have helped motivate me!

  • @matteotorre2023
    @matteotorre2023 Місяць тому

    Congratulations for your hard work...and thanks a lot to share it! Wow it seems so stressing your job!!

  • @kleinedwin6389
    @kleinedwin6389 2 роки тому

    i like the details of your preparation before the race

  • @mnieuwhof
    @mnieuwhof 2 роки тому

    Wow... thanks for sharing... really cool!

  • @HoopleHeadUSA
    @HoopleHeadUSA 2 роки тому

    Love these!

  • @denishazonfcpx3022
    @denishazonfcpx3022 Рік тому

    Class ..amazing footage and photos

  • @MattyH73
    @MattyH73 2 роки тому

    Great insight Kym, fantastic video

  • @stevenpam
    @stevenpam 2 роки тому +2

    You must bloody love what you do Kym, because I wouldn’t even want to do this once, let alone a dozen times a year! Thanks for the insight.

  • @jorgenjanssens5705
    @jorgenjanssens5705 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Loveto see how you work.

  • @coffeebot3000
    @coffeebot3000 2 роки тому +1

    I've never thought about what an F1 photographer's day is like. I never even thought of that as a photography career choice. But, man, you made it sound exciting. Thanks.

  • @buselakeju
    @buselakeju Рік тому

    Thank you Kym for stunning video and sharing your experience day by day as F1 PHOTOGRAPHER !!

  • @danielvining
    @danielvining 2 роки тому

    I love these kinds of videos. As a motorsports photojournalist, its very interesting to see how others do it. Many of your tips, or things you share, makes its way all the way down to the local asphalt short track level here in the United States! Thanks Kym!

  • @markfitzurka9995
    @markfitzurka9995 3 місяці тому

    I am always fascinated with your kit. Love the behind the scenes.

  • @hungrybearphotography
    @hungrybearphotography 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the great behind the scenes insights. would love to work as a f1 photographer but now i know at least how it is to be one. love your videos. cheers from Austria :)

  • @malcolmross3782
    @malcolmross3782 2 роки тому +2

    Hello Kym, very good video showing the intricate details required for a three day F1 weekend. Unfortunate news about your 600, hope the repair is successful. Thanks for sharing and continue to stay safe 😷

  • @davispowers229
    @davispowers229 2 роки тому

    Awesome stuff Kym! Your workflow and pictures are amazing

  • @tbgsport
    @tbgsport 2 роки тому +1

    Started using the Stream Deck about six months ago and it is the best thing I’ve ever added to my kit

  • @Lfilpo
    @Lfilpo 2 роки тому

    Kym thanks for the great content.

  • @carloslezcanoelorza
    @carloslezcanoelorza 2 роки тому

    Fantastic Job !!...Best Regards from Argentina !

  • @al-noorsomani5529
    @al-noorsomani5529 Рік тому

    You are absolutely a super star, I love your work and I never knew how much stress goes behind the camera, Keep up the great work and all the very best,

  • @alankerrigan3635
    @alankerrigan3635 2 роки тому

    WHAT A GREAT RUN DOWN OF YOUR PASSION/ JOB

  • @royeusebio5462
    @royeusebio5462 2 роки тому

    Your work Kym is awesome watching here in the Philippines

  • @alfonsopartida901
    @alfonsopartida901 2 роки тому

    Mi Amigo Kym
    Great description !!!
    Saludos desde México

  • @frazhassan
    @frazhassan 2 роки тому

    Phew!!!
    That’s a lot of work.
    Great job mate.
    New Subscriber.

  • @jayraj5459
    @jayraj5459 7 місяців тому

    Not as easy as it looks sir and i think this speaks truckloads of your passion for the sport. its always a pleasure to watch your videos.

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  7 місяців тому

      Thanks, glad you enjoy watching them

  • @KlaximumSkroeft
    @KlaximumSkroeft 2 роки тому

    Love the content Kym, can't wait to see you at work someday at Spa.

  • @psvale1440
    @psvale1440 2 роки тому

    Thank you Kym for the particular cable you told us in the video... I've already ordered one 😁

  • @xRicCi
    @xRicCi 2 роки тому

    Wow amazing video! Talk about a busy weekend! Hope to see you at Montreal!

  • @johnmcnaughton6808
    @johnmcnaughton6808 2 роки тому

    One of the most interesting and best sports videos I have watched.

  • @davidjv9800
    @davidjv9800 2 роки тому

    Loved this video Kym, great to see the behind the scenes on this one. Thanks to your son (I presume) for photographing you working hard! Cheers!

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! And yes my son took the shots of me!

  • @waynearchibald3920
    @waynearchibald3920 2 роки тому

    WOW! Very cool!

  • @BruceLeroyUK
    @BruceLeroyUK Рік тому

    Interesting and informative. You're a natural in front of the camera also. Thanks for sharing, Kym.

  • @chroniclesofjeh2935
    @chroniclesofjeh2935 2 роки тому

    We don't deserve you Kym. That's alot of work for a race weekend. Keep up the good work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍

  • @boxboxbox196
    @boxboxbox196 2 роки тому

    I observed you working at the Melbourne Walk during the AGP. God you are busy, as you took your photographs and you also spent brief moments with your supporters there.
    Will be again following you during the season Kym. Keep up the great work

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  2 роки тому

      Great to hear you'll be following me during the season! And yep it's a busy time as a photographer!

  • @Luna-cf3op
    @Luna-cf3op 2 роки тому

    Very well said quick and without any long stories. I like your style.

  • @nikolajf
    @nikolajf 2 роки тому

    Nicely done!

  • @dag221
    @dag221 2 роки тому

    The Stream Deck tip for adding metadata was a golden nugget of information. Thanks for the tips and the great video.

  • @Burito26
    @Burito26 2 роки тому

    Thanks for doing this!

  • @tomallen6073
    @tomallen6073 2 роки тому

    Watching from Melbourne FL.

  • @VinilPlus
    @VinilPlus 2 роки тому

    Felicidades. Saludos desde Tlaxcala, México.

  • @PouyaLucky
    @PouyaLucky 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video and really nice job editing and lighting things .. First thought: My GOD.. what a hectic and action filled work life you have, wow ... hats off to you and thank you for the amazing job and doing every single thing yourself. Of course I will like and sub, how can I not? I get to see the life of an F1 photographer and experience a glimpse of it

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  2 роки тому +1

      It’s a lot of work you are right. Thanks for subscribing.

  • @shoop4040
    @shoop4040 2 роки тому

    Well, you are now over 200K mate- Great job.. It's awesome doing what you love ain't it?

  • @carlosayusolaslenguas5185
    @carlosayusolaslenguas5185 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely to see content this specific!
    Do you know any cheeky spots for amateur photographers in MLB? This year I didn’t even bring my gear to the race day as in practice realized how difficult is to shoot with general admission tickets! Too many fences, to far away! :(
    They even put fencing in the marshals spots to photograph the back of the cars this year!

  • @devinthiart1681
    @devinthiart1681 2 роки тому

    Great video! Love your workflow. - Could you do a video on your stream deck and setup?

  • @jayjays3592
    @jayjays3592 2 роки тому

    Great video mate. I kept an eye out for you while I was there over the weekend, didn't spot you but I did spot you lurking in the background of the McLaren Saudi Arabia unboxed video recently

  • @thelostvisuals
    @thelostvisuals 2 роки тому

    This was really interesting ☺️

  • @IainMCooke59
    @IainMCooke59 Рік тому

    Very interesting indeed!

  • @bubbavonbraun
    @bubbavonbraun 2 роки тому

    Loved the behind the scenes, my Stream Deck is my best friend, thoroughly worth the $$.

  • @lindacreighton4439
    @lindacreighton4439 Рік тому

    I have learned so MUCH👍🏻📷

  • @a.arnaavv
    @a.arnaavv 2 роки тому

    Loved the Video Kym!!

  • @watchlover8297
    @watchlover8297 2 роки тому

    Like the vintage Daytona.

  • @AeonTon
    @AeonTon 2 роки тому

    This is a real dream job

  • @jurriaandeback1905
    @jurriaandeback1905 2 роки тому

    Awesome video!

  • @josiasmoreta8863
    @josiasmoreta8863 2 роки тому

    thanks

  • @LWT633
    @LWT633 2 роки тому

    This is amazing !

  • @vrum497
    @vrum497 2 роки тому +1

    Love how you utilize the stream deck! A pity about your lens being damaged. Costly fix!

  • @DanialRoxHD
    @DanialRoxHD 2 роки тому +1

    I seriously wished I could be an F1 photographer like you 🥺

  • @ashfield001
    @ashfield001 2 роки тому

    Kym, loved the video even though Im an amateur bird photographer. Lots of small gems learnt. 🙏

  • @9RockRoad
    @9RockRoad 2 роки тому

    Brilliant use of the Streamdeck

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  2 роки тому

      It's great for my workflow

  • @stanleyfamUK
    @stanleyfamUK 2 роки тому

    Wow Kym, the took me back to the late 90's!!! I was a Superbike photographer, did one F1 at Silverstone by fluke! The 3/4 days were very similar back then, main difference being film as digital was not up to scratch, but the whole routine of media centre, tabards, grid passes etc so similar although the health and safety back then was less so and as a result access to the trackside seemed more flexible. I loved the few years I did and for 6 months of the year it was solid and I learned so much from many of the old boys that had been around for years doing it, especially as with film I could not afford to take quite so many shots, but learn't the art of panning with the right shutter speed top get that focussed rider, blurred background effect which I still love doing today. Family and married live stopped it for me, but now planning to retire soon at 60 and restart at some level, as I just loved the whole experience of getting to know the organisers, the teams, the riders, their families, just such an experience rich way to be BUT exhausting too - especially carrying kit for for hours walking around the circuit to get that angle, at the right time, in the moment that no one else got (that was the lure for me , seldom achieved though 😁). GREAT VIDEO!!!

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the thorough recount there. Glad you enjoyed the vid.

  • @mhsvz6735
    @mhsvz6735 Рік тому

    Very interesting, thank you.

  • @ChasingPhotography
    @ChasingPhotography 2 роки тому

    Its so wonderful to see how sports shooting is similar no matter what the sport. I covered the NBA, NCAA basketball and football and the ATP for years and my days are not much different, with only tennis being multiday events. The locker provision is wonderful! Cheers for a lovely channel, you have a new subscriber here and F1 would be a dream to photograph. I've covered Nascar, but prefer your part of the sport so much more, gorgeous work Kym.

  • @ChasingTheOddShapedBall
    @ChasingTheOddShapedBall 2 роки тому +1

    We were at Turn 6 for first and second practice, I would of just missed you!

  • @myvsa2953
    @myvsa2953 2 роки тому

    what a job!

  • @vasisthakrishnachandrahas1639
    @vasisthakrishnachandrahas1639 2 роки тому

    Yowowwww new upload

  • @ilkoallexandroff
    @ilkoallexandroff 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, completely different genre of photographer, but👇
    Sabrent 8TB SSD
    Photo Mechanic
    Dropbox
    These make my life very easy too!
    Cheers from Japan!

  • @anangyoga1381
    @anangyoga1381 2 роки тому

    stay healthy, good sir!

  • @bootsie5396
    @bootsie5396 2 роки тому

    damn kym rocking the daytona i see you

  • @jayraj5459
    @jayraj5459 7 місяців тому

    Thanks

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  7 місяців тому

      Thanks back to you

  • @210.le0
    @210.le0 11 місяців тому

    This is the life I want

  • @NikCan66
    @NikCan66 2 роки тому +6

    Great insight into the life behind the lens for the people interested in F1 photography and the non photo viewers

  • @honestboy4
    @honestboy4 2 роки тому

    That is lot of registrations. And that 8TB chip is cool.

  • @juliswift
    @juliswift Рік тому

    Wow, it sounds like you need an Angela Cullen! So much to remember to pack. Have you ever forgotten anything?
    Walking that much on a race weekend ensures that you don't need to hit the gym!

  • @lynnysumner4588
    @lynnysumner4588 2 роки тому +8

    Love your videos! I did have a question for you - How does one go about getting press/media credentials for a F1 race weekend? I am a freelance photographer. Is there an application process? Is the process through the event promoter, Liberty Media, F1, or the FIA? THANK YOU!

  • @jakebarclay3573
    @jakebarclay3573 2 роки тому

    lol i actually took a snap of you as you walked past at turn 6 as I spotted your name on your lense before I realised it was you

  • @photogl
    @photogl 2 роки тому

    Love, Love Loved you video!!!!!! Have you used the Sony A1 at all ???? Your work is stunning even if you were using a Kodak Instamatic with Flash Cubes!!!!!

  • @vika09
    @vika09 2 роки тому

    This is just a good reminder to people that it's hard work. It's not all jet-setting, luxury hotels, lounges, and mixing with drivers/celebs.

  • @theuktoday4233
    @theuktoday4233 2 роки тому

    OMG.... that's some work flow. I have covered events in the UK for the last 10 years, average 10k pics a year and maybe 20 hours of video per year. I will stick to my job!!!

  • @maxmumdad
    @maxmumdad 2 роки тому

    Good to see the white Daytona got a run.

  • @unknown1859
    @unknown1859 2 роки тому +2

    Slow internet and Australia ??? The best combo ever. We are still using dial up here in Perf

  • @rickc8432
    @rickc8432 8 місяців тому

    Man I would love to spend a day with you at the track to see how you work...i can carry the heavy stuff! lol