It's always a treat listening to people finding their passion and making a living out of it, hopefully more of your great shots and stories will come when F1 kicks off
Kym - you are a wonderful storyteller! Thank you for creating new content to keep us all entertained during this lockdown. Hope to see at an F1 race later this season!!!
Loving this video even more than those preceding ones, I think you're popularity comes from the down to earth and also the behind the scenes angle you foster. It's quite surprising that no one else thought of this or actually made it work. Looking forward to seeing more of your feeds once the 2020 season finally starts 👍🏼
I must send a HUGE thanks to your son for getting you onto UA-cam. I would have not seen your photography or insight on formula one. I've only missed watching, on tv,v a hand full of races since attending Adelaide in 1995 , and I can say you produce an insight that I have not found anywhere else in thoes 25 years. Thanks!
My son will be happy to see this comment. He’s now pushing me to do stuff with virtual racing online. Once again I will listen to his thoughts given that he’s probably closer to the audience that I am
Hello Kym, Thank you for sharing your time and insight! I must say your content is incredible, but it's truly your personality that keeps us all coming back! Lol. You have an infectious personality, my friend, and it doesn't really matter what you're talking about. We all just love listening to you!! I am a Hugh F1 fan and yet your topics of conversation make Drive to Survive look boring!! I'd rather be enlightened with knowledge that you deem important to enjoying each and every race and the hosting cities!! "A pictures worth a thousand words" well Sir I'm happy to listen to all one thousand as all as you're providing the insight. 😉 Thank you again, Kym. I've thoroughly enjoyed ALL of your content!! Cheers, Mate! 🍻🤙😎
Awesome video! I'm a motorsports amateur photographer myself, never had the opportunity to be present in an F1 event, just done some of the WRC events, and dream about becoming a professional motorsports photographer one day, and this video its a great insight how to become one. Thank you for sharing this and keep the amazing work! 👏👏
You definitely inspired me to get into Motorsport photography I’ve always been interested in photography and have focused on capturing nature but am in the process of getting the right equipment to start locally at racing events in south east Queensland with the hope to shoot F1 one day.
I started following you on instagram at 19k way before you got verified. Besides the great quality of the photos, what made me follow were the captions and behind the scenes explanations you gave us. There are so many formula 1 pictures out there which are just pictures, but you bring your pictures to life and give us more insight. Thank you so much Kym, you are undoubtedly the number 1 photographer in Formula 1.
Amazing story thank you so much! I just got a new camera the other day and for practice went to a local racing club. I ended up just walking to the members area where the track photographers were with just a 50mm lens but got some decent shots. Came home I was hooked and found you! Hope you do more videos on the business side of this!!!
Inspirational Kym!! I love my sport photography. I too was one of those in the stand in Adelaide trying to get some shots of the F1. Envious is an understatement! Love your work and im looking forward to following your journey in 2022..
Hello Kym. Just wanted to say that I really enjoy your work. I think that a lot of your success comes from your personality. ( as well as a great eye). You seem very easy to get along with. Many years ago (before Digital) I remember seeing photographers in the Media Center developing their film, and then scanning it wet and sending the photos over the phone line. Can't wait to see your images from what's left of the season.
Hi Kym, much respect to you and cudos to your family! I lived near ipswich for 3 years and understand the sacrifice of being away from home for weeks/months at a time... thank you for the pics, vids and stories! Love Eduardus Groenewegen
Love your photo's and these videos of behind the scenes and stories behind the photos. Would you ever try to reach out to Riccardo and get some photo's of him at the farm in the off season or relaxing between races, when he is there? Or would that be going too far, into his privacy?
Ur Seb video pulled me to ur channel Kym Illman Sir. It was the first video which I saw from ur channel and I'm glad that I did. Cheers and keep growing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
All I can say is "you're a lucky bastard!"... and I mean that in the nicest possible way. I'm a graphic designer and semi-professional photographer who would absolutely love to do what you do. I definitely don't have the guts to give it a go though (the "bird in the hand" philosophy has a lot to answer for) and I probably don't have the skill. I'll just live my life vicariously through you, by watching your videos (which are great BTW!)
The goat photography of F1 been a fan since the start the like to dislike ratio says it all !!! Hope you safe and healthy thank you for the amazing content
Hello Kim! You have a new subscriber! Coming to you via Carlando 🎉 So impressed by your professional journey, good luck and persistence. Best of luck and looking forward to much more! New Jersey, USA 🇺🇸
See this is something I’d love to do! Karting photography is great but I’d love to ramp it up. I just don’t know how accreditation works and how to get to testing!
Excellent video as always mate. After you mentioned fellow photographers pointing out objects you want to get out of your shots, and how you were getting help/advice from some in your early days, I was curious as to how well you get to know/get along with other photographers? Love the content, I got into F1 just prior to the ‘winter break’ of 2019 your videos continued, and escalated my interest in F1 so thank you for the genuinely good stories and information that you share with us
I know all of the permanent photographers but we really don’t get time to socialise. As with everything in F1 we move at such speed that a minute or two is probably a long as she get to chat with most of the guys. Although occasionally I catch up with some of the guys for dinner which is always enjoyable
For me as a photojournalist and a big F1 fan. I agree people shot are very cool especially when people are being themselves. I never stage anything when I shoot. I feel we need to see more of the people that work on the racing cars (Unknown people, behind the scene). More pics of the fans with the drivers. Remember without fan support there is no F1. Kym I love your work and the way you approach things. Would like to talk you over video chat. (Whatapp) etc. Your son had good ideas for you. Father and son great combination .
Hey kym! huge fan of your work! grateful for this video because it is my dream to shoot F1 professionally. Even went to singapore recently to cover the race there, unfortunately the view was covered with fences and cages so it was quite difficult to get a good shot also because of my lack of gear haha anyways thanks for inspiring photographers like me!!!
Great insight. Thank you for making this video. I’m an old follower of your Instagram page. I’m a motorsport photographer based out of Dubai still learning the ropes.
I'm really happy did this video, weird its like what i asked to do in your last video, i'm shocked you've been doing it for such a small time! i just turned 30 and thought, ah well i'm too old to get my break in the f1 world as i must be useless, still shocked! one day if i ever get the chance to do it in the next few years i hope you can help me find my feet like others did for you. what good story that would be, from apprentice, to master :D
how can you apply? I had a look last year but you need to be associated with a press thing or something but maybe I was looking at the wrong section? please help me because I really want to try at the least once
really awesome career, love the photos/images and the whole concept you deliver.... I haven't got Instagram...yet - following You on youtube atleast and LOVE it 😍 Great behind the scenes and in-depth interviews, especially the one with Marcus (as I'm from Sweden aswell) . Keep up the great work - AND stay safe !
What was your professional photography history before shooting 'Africa on Safari'? Were you able to get in to shoot F1 testing by using 'only' that as a portfolio?
Hello Kym, great video with lots of insight into the intriguing world of the F1 photographer. You said you were in the right place when approached by Sutton but how did you get the pass to be in the right place? Your photos are great taken from a different angle puts a new prospective on them. Not many races this year. Stay safe😷
8:35: What lens are you using in this frame? Just started following you and am fascinated at your journey through F1 and how quickly you've found your groove. Well done...doing us Aussies proud mate.
Hi Kym. Are you saying that you got to shoot testing in Europe and the Melb. GP without any arrangement or on behalf of any media company or third party organisation?
Hey mate im in Perth also and just came across you and your photos etc so well done. I would be interested to know how you funded the start.... most people cannot just decide one day to photograph something like F1 - how did you do that? I did a few Adelaide F1s with the Guinness World Challenge in 87 and 88. I do the swimming here in Perth now.
For me personally, I would love to hear more stories about the engineers and the mechanics and other lesser-known team members.
Noted
Same
absolutelly agree
Same here!
Same here
It's always a treat listening to people finding their passion and making a living out of it, hopefully more of your great shots and stories will come when F1 kicks off
Kym - you are a wonderful storyteller! Thank you for creating new content to keep us all entertained during this lockdown. Hope to see at an F1 race later this season!!!
I hope to be at an F1 race this season although it’s looking rather grim
Some of your images really impress me, i might have a few canvas' in my room soon.
Permission granted!
@@KymIllman Did you have an interest in cars and motorsport before you venture into shooting F1?
Loving this video even more than those preceding ones, I think you're popularity comes from the down to earth and also the behind the scenes angle you foster.
It's quite surprising that no one else thought of this or actually made it work.
Looking forward to seeing more of your feeds once the 2020 season finally starts 👍🏼
I’m not sure anybody has the time to do it. It’s ridiculously time-consuming but it keeps me away from the fridge
@@KymIllman double win then 👍🏼
I just shot my first race at Miami this year! Was a pleasure meeting you at the Thursday event and thanks to you I got about 40 great shots per driver
Nice work
I must send a HUGE thanks to your son for getting you onto UA-cam. I would have not seen your photography or insight on formula one. I've only missed watching, on tv,v a hand full of races since attending Adelaide in 1995 , and I can say you produce an insight that I have not found anywhere else in thoes 25 years. Thanks!
My son will be happy to see this comment. He’s now pushing me to do stuff with virtual racing online. Once again I will listen to his thoughts given that he’s probably closer to the audience that I am
The reason Kym is most followed- because he's likable as f*ck
Top man, Kym. Big fan of your photos and seem like a genuine guy✌️💪
Hello Kym, Thank you for sharing your time and insight! I must say your content is incredible, but it's truly your personality that keeps us all coming back! Lol. You have an infectious personality, my friend, and it doesn't really matter what you're talking about. We all just love listening to you!! I am a Hugh F1 fan and yet your topics of conversation make Drive to Survive look boring!! I'd rather be enlightened with knowledge that you deem important to enjoying each and every race and the hosting cities!! "A pictures worth a thousand words" well Sir I'm happy to listen to all one thousand as all as you're providing the insight. 😉 Thank you again, Kym. I've thoroughly enjoyed ALL of your content!! Cheers, Mate! 🍻🤙😎
Good to have you on board as a subscriber Geoff. Many thanks.
thanks for sharing, great job again!
Love your enthusiasm Kym and your photographs!
good to heara
Awesome video! I'm a motorsports amateur photographer myself, never had the opportunity to be present in an F1 event, just done some of the WRC events, and dream about becoming a professional motorsports photographer one day, and this video its a great insight how to become one. Thank you for sharing this and keep the amazing work! 👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it.
Same
love this story Kym. thanks for sharing!
You definitely inspired me to get into Motorsport photography I’ve always been interested in photography and have focused on capturing nature but am in the process of getting the right equipment to start locally at racing events in south east Queensland with the hope to shoot F1 one day.
It’s a never-ending journey
Very interesting on learning how you got into the business of Photography with Formula 1.
Thank you for your content!
I started following you on instagram at 19k way before you got verified. Besides the great quality of the photos, what made me follow were the captions and behind the scenes explanations you gave us. There are so many formula 1 pictures out there which are just pictures, but you bring your pictures to life and give us more insight. Thank you so much Kym, you are undoubtedly the number 1 photographer in Formula 1.
That’s delightful feedback to receive I assure you. I’m glad you’re enjoying it although I think this year will be a write off
Amazing story thank you so much! I just got a new camera the other day and for practice went to a local racing club. I ended up just walking to the members area where the track photographers were with just a 50mm lens but got some decent shots. Came home I was hooked and found you! Hope you do more videos on the business side of this!!!
Inspirational Kym!! I love my sport photography. I too was one of those in the stand in Adelaide trying to get some shots of the F1. Envious is an understatement! Love your work and im looking forward to following your journey in 2022..
As a aspiring photographer this is amazing thank you for all the info :)
My pleasure
Can't wait for your book
Hello Kym. Just wanted to say that I really enjoy your work. I think that a lot of your success comes from your personality. ( as well as a great eye). You seem very easy to get along with. Many years ago (before Digital) I remember seeing photographers in the Media Center developing their film, and then scanning it wet and sending the photos over the phone line. Can't wait to see your images from what's left of the season.
That would certainly have added another element of difficulty. I’m certainly glad I shoot digital
Your videos are awesome and genuine thank you for all this free information you give us, I hope to have your job
Hi Kym, much respect to you and cudos to your family! I lived near ipswich for 3 years and understand the sacrifice of being away from home for weeks/months at a time... thank you for the pics, vids and stories! Love Eduardus Groenewegen
Keepen going Kim
Very interesting 👍👍👍 Thx for sharing Kym :)
I’d like to see more videos featuring that scarf.
Love this and STAY PASSIONATE 😁
What an amazing journey! Thank you for sharing...
Love your photo's and these videos of behind the scenes and stories behind the photos. Would you ever try to reach out to Riccardo and get some photo's of him at the farm in the off season or relaxing between races, when he is there?
Or would that be going too far, into his privacy?
Your instagram is my go to place during weekend.
Great to hear!
Your videos have some of the best insight into the world of F1 we never hear about, keep it up!
Joe Joe Joe thank you very much for that kind remark. It’s always a pleasure to make these videos
Ur Seb video pulled me to ur channel Kym Illman Sir.
It was the first video which I saw from ur channel and I'm glad that I did.
Cheers and keep growing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It's a fascinating story, from a fan of both pro photography and F1's prospective. Look forward to more live streams.
More coming I assure you.
What a great, interesting video !
Kym, you super cool guy, your narrative is awesome, down earth type, it almost make me feel like I'm walking with you down the paddock, xD
All I can say is "you're a lucky bastard!"... and I mean that in the nicest possible way. I'm a graphic designer and semi-professional photographer who would absolutely love to do what you do. I definitely don't have the guts to give it a go though (the "bird in the hand" philosophy has a lot to answer for) and I probably don't have the skill. I'll just live my life vicariously through you, by watching your videos (which are great BTW!)
The goat photography of F1 been a fan since the start the like to dislike ratio says it all !!! Hope you safe and healthy thank you for the amazing content
Thanks for your support. And I am certainly safe and healthy and well fed
Well polished mate
So much insights to how to get into the sport. Love the content. Now its time to apply for f1!! haha
God Bless. Stay safe. Much love from Montreal, Canada.
Hello Kim! You have a new subscriber!
Coming to you via Carlando 🎉
So impressed by your professional journey, good luck and persistence.
Best of luck and looking forward to much more! New Jersey, USA 🇺🇸
See this is something I’d love to do! Karting photography is great but I’d love to ramp it up. I just don’t know how accreditation works and how to get to testing!
I really enjoyed watching this Episode :)
I love your videos kym
Excellent video as always mate. After you mentioned fellow photographers pointing out objects you want to get out of your shots, and how you were getting help/advice from some in your early days, I was curious as to how well you get to know/get along with other photographers?
Love the content, I got into F1 just prior to the ‘winter break’ of 2019 your videos continued, and escalated my interest in F1 so thank you for the genuinely good stories and information that you share with us
I know all of the permanent photographers but we really don’t get time to socialise. As with everything in F1 we move at such speed that a minute or two is probably a long as she get to chat with most of the guys. Although occasionally I catch up with some of the guys for dinner which is always enjoyable
Inspiring Kym.
As always you're doing outstanding videos with great content! Keep it up
Loved the upload. You should do a video on photographers of F1.
Thank you!
Loved all of this 💯
Been to Perth. Love the place. Kings Park is awesome.
Was up there last week. Super view
For me as a photojournalist and a big F1 fan. I agree people shot are very cool especially when people are being themselves. I never stage anything when I shoot. I feel we need to see more of the people that work on the racing cars (Unknown people, behind the scene). More pics of the fans with the drivers. Remember without fan support there is no F1. Kym I love your work and the way you approach things. Would like to talk you over video chat. (Whatapp) etc. Your son had good ideas for you. Father and son great combination .
love your video
Many thanks
Great video!!
I am confident that Kym has the best intro on UA-cam
My son will be happy to hear that. He did the opener.
This was a really interesting episode, Kym. Thank you for sharing it!
You seem like a nice guy. I’m happy for your success. 👍🏻
Thank's for you amazing work i'm have amazing wallpaper in my pc and my movile phone
Congratulations Friend Amazing Job
Good to hear Carlos
Inspiring story Kym!
You're such a great speaker too. Very likeable.
Thanks
Great video and best of luck from a lockdown Dublin, Ireland.
Great story
Hey kym! huge fan of your work! grateful for this video because it is my dream to shoot F1 professionally. Even went to singapore recently to cover the race there, unfortunately the view was covered with fences and cages so it was quite difficult to get a good shot also because of my lack of gear haha anyways thanks for inspiring photographers like me!!!
Most city tracks are hard to shoot from public areas
Great insight. Thank you for making this video. I’m an old follower of your Instagram page. I’m a motorsport photographer based out of Dubai still learning the ropes.
Thanks for following the channel
I'm really happy did this video, weird its like what i asked to do in your last video, i'm shocked you've been doing it for such a small time! i just turned 30 and thought, ah well i'm too old to get my break in the f1 world as i must be useless, still shocked! one day if i ever get the chance to do it in the next few years i hope you can help me find my feet like others did for you. what good story that would be, from apprentice, to master :D
Every time he Says shoot(ing) my hartbeat raises a little bit 😂
I still love those 1st pics especially the 1 of seb they look more pure
Thanks
do you have a favourite driver to shoot? great content as always kym xx
As photography and F1 fan, this was a fantastic insight and watch. Pleasure to make your acquaintance Kym .
and nice to make yours Lee
nice journey 🔥🤗
WoW! Loved it. I'm surprised the FIA or Liberty do not promote you regular guy's in some form or fashion. :)
My Birthday was April 17, this feels like a missed birthday present. I was wondering your journey. I want to photograph F1 one day.
You got a new subscriber 👍🏻
Welcome aboard!
Great stuff, I remember getting quick as a street photographer but I’m sure it’s nothing compared to F1.
how can you apply? I had a look last year but you need to be associated with a press thing or something but maybe I was looking at the wrong section? please help me because I really want to try at the least once
wow can't believe you got in with so little experience
Complimenti ...è stato un piacere conoscerti in Francia 2021 ..Ph Ghidini E
really awesome career, love the photos/images and the whole concept you deliver....
I haven't got Instagram...yet - following You on youtube atleast and LOVE it 😍 Great behind the scenes and in-depth interviews,
especially the one with Marcus (as I'm from Sweden aswell) . Keep up the great work - AND stay safe !
Yes Marcus is a fine man.
How do you achieve accreditation to get access to testing? Basically work on a portfolio and submit it?
A humble suggestion : suggestions for cameras for beginners and pros .
What was your professional photography history before shooting 'Africa on Safari'? Were you able to get in to shoot F1 testing by using 'only' that as a portfolio?
id love to see a feature soon on drivers helmets and suits 😌
Hello Kym, great video with lots of insight into the intriguing world of the F1 photographer. You said you were in the right place when approached by Sutton but how did you get the pass to be in the right place? Your photos are great taken from a different angle puts a new prospective on them. Not many races this year.
Stay safe😷
8:35: What lens are you using in this frame? Just started following you and am fascinated at your journey through F1 and how quickly you've found your groove. Well done...doing us Aussies proud mate.
Laowa probe
Question: can you do an item about the food F1 drivers consume?
Hi Kym. Are you saying that you got to shoot testing in Europe and the Melb. GP without any arrangement or on behalf of any media company or third party organisation?
Watched again Kym. Just got accreditation for Silverstone so hope to shadow you 😁
See you there
When you first got approved , did you have to pay your own way? Or they include travel expenses? Or was it at your own expenses until you got hired?
Some key words
-2017
-2017
do you mind to take photos of team garage and how they set it up before races for european races
i do you "apply" to become a photographer in f1?
Kym need a sponsor for Japan 2021. I am living in Shanghai area and need some help getting a start.
This is so inspiring am curious would you say it would be better to apply for FIA accreditation if you live in a country the races take place?
Interesting
Did Kym Illman Highlight my comment jeez
Hey mate im in Perth also and just came across you and your photos etc so well done. I would be interested to know how you funded the start.... most people cannot just decide one day to photograph something like F1 - how did you do that? I did a few Adelaide F1s with the Guinness World Challenge in 87 and 88. I do the swimming here in Perth now.
Really eager to work with you, can you help me any how ?
What camera would you recommend for a begginner
Canon 7D or the current equivalent or if your budget will allow it, 1DX Mk3
Iphone with snapchat filters. Just kidding, you should take Kym's advice.
Thanks
No dislikes 👌🏾👌🏾