About the Art Of Racing Photobook Project:
In a world of speed, organized chaos, mass advertising,
there is a hidden world of fantastic art through photography.
I have been a race photographer for quite some time and wanted to bring a new and fresh perspective on motorsport racing.
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About CJ:
Ever since I was a little racer... I have always loved everything about motorsports. I would dream about racing or working in a pit. I love the world of motorsport. I can remember the first racetrack I was going to visit and I couldn't contain my excitement and when we got there, I never wanted to leave.
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I have been an amateur photographer for over 25 years. I started shooting photos the second my mother gave me a camera when I was a kid and enjoyed it ever since. The first time I started shooting motorsports, I vividly remember the sights, the sounds, the smell of racing fuel and I was instantly hooked. I love this world of motorsport racing and love sharing the beauty of it all with the world through my lens.
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What I Need & What You Get
This project is to visit various tracks on the F1, IndyCar,
NASCAR, RedBull Air Racing, and other motorsport circuits and capture the
beautiful side of racing and produce a photo book and other deliverables for all
of you to enjoy. It truly is a lot of work as I shoot about 800-900 photos per race
weekend and finding the best shots is always the fun part. Shooting at motorsports races is like trying to photograph an active volcano. But the rewards are worth the work.
The rewards will be direct results from the project. Posters, photobooks and photographs will all be part of the perks you can get by helping fund this project.
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How will the money be used?
The funds will be used for the following:
- Gear rental like lenses, additional camera, etc.
- Travel related expenses like fuel, lodging, airfare, etc.
- Insurance
- Publishing services for the final photo book. (Printing, shipping, etc.)
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When will this project be complete?
I expect to have enough photos by the end of October or mid November. That will give me enough time to compile the book and have it delivered to folks who donated to the photo book level before the Holidays.
What if funding is exceeded?
If funding is exceeded, this will allow me to produce more photo books to sell at future racing events as well as my website. Eventually, I would like to produce a photo book each year relating to motorsport racing.
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What are the risks and challenges?
The obvious risks associated are weather and travel related. But proper planning will help alleviate that. Having a large pool of events in the coming months will also help offset risks associated with weather.
Other Ways You Can Help Me...
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- Tell everyone you know that may be interested in this project!
- If you are a race team or track, any assistance in getting me access to obtain these beautiful shots at the events would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you VERY much and I appreciate you all!
CJ