Art in the Paddock

En este episodio converso con Héctor Vivas, fotógrafo mexicano de Getty Sport especializado en fotografía deportiva.

Hablamos sobre creatividad, técnica, storytelling, fotografía editorial, redes sociales, Juegos Olímpicos, Futbol, Fórmula 1 y cómo está evolucionando la fotografía deportiva actual.

Héctor también comparte historias detrás de algunas de sus imágenes más reconocidas y explica cómo piensa y construye una fotografía desde el lado creativo y técnico.

Primer episodio completamente en español de Art in the Paddock.

In this episode of Art in the Paddock, I speak with Jay Hirano about his rapid rise into Formula 1 photography after picking up a camera during the COVID lockdowns in 2020.

We discuss creativity, instinct, improving quickly, and what it takes to stand out in Formula 1 photography today.

In this episode of Art in the Paddock, I speak with Florent Gooden, a professional motorsport photographer and F1 team lead, about what the job is really like behind the scenes.

We discuss the pressure of delivering images in real time, the balance between creativity and client expectations, and what it takes to succeed at the highest level of Formula 1 photography.

Mario Renzi is one of the most experienced and respected photographers in Formula 1, with nearly three decades covering the sport from the inside.

In this episode, we explore his journey from architectural photography to working directly for Formula 1, and how the role of a photographer has evolved through major changes in the sport—from film to digital, and from the Bernie Ecclestone era to today’s global media landscape.

We also discuss:

• How he approaches race weekends
• The importance of emotion in photography
• The balance between creativity and responsibility
• And his perspective on social media and the new generation of photographers

A thoughtful and honest conversation about the love for what you do, staying humble, and what it means to see Formula 1 through a lens that goes where very few have access.

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Grégoire Trouchet didn’t follow the traditional path to Formula 1.

From content creation and marketing to becoming the personal photographer of Pierre Gasly, his journey is a perfect example of how the role of a photographer in F1 is evolving.

In this episode of Art in the Paddock, we talk about his unconventional path into Formula 1, what it’s like to work so closely with a driver, the balance between access and responsibility, and how the growing demand for behind-the-scenes content is changing the sport.

Grégoire also shares insights into his creative process, the freedom of working directly with a driver, and the reality behind the lifestyle that many fans only see from the outside.

🎙️ Art in the Paddock — Conversations with Formula 1 photographers

In this episode of Art in the Paddock, I sit down with Brazilian Formula 1 photographer Beto Issa, whose 35+ year career has placed him behind the lens for some of the most emotional moments in the sport.

From witnessing the impact of Ayrton Senna’s death in 1994 as a young photographer, to capturing the heartbreak of Felipe Massa’s 2008 title loss at Interlagos, Beto shares what it’s like to document history as it unfolds — and the emotional toll that comes with it.

We also talk about more recent moments, including Lewis Hamilton driving Senna’s McLaren in Brazil, and how the meaning behind images can evolve over time.

This is a conversation about memory, emotion, and what it really means to tell the story of Formula 1 through photography.

Topics include:
• Ayrton Senna’s death and its impact on a young photographer
• The 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix and Massa’s “lost” championship
• Capturing emotion vs capturing action
• How photography preserves the history of Formula 1
• Building a 35+ year career in the paddock

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In the first episode of Art in the Paddock, I sit down with F1 photographer Michael Potts to talk about what it really takes to build a career inside Formula One — beyond just taking great photos.

Michael shares the story behind a defining moment early in his career at Baku 2018, where being in the right place at the right time led to getting the shot of the race — to find out he didn't know what to do with it. He learned some important business lessons in his first race.

We talk about the realities of going freelance in Formula One, from burning through savings just to stay on the grid, to the importance of relationships, reputation, and simply “being there” if you want opportunities to come your way.

This is an honest look at the pressure, uncertainty, and constant self-doubt that comes with working in one of the most competitive environments in photography — where even little mistakes during race weekends can make you feel like it's the end of your career. It is such a competitive environment!

Topics include:
• The Baku 2018 moment that changed everything
• The harsh reality of freelance life in F1
• Why the business side matters as much as the photography
• Managing clients, pressure, and long race weekends
• Performance anxiety and competing with other photographers
• The images that define a career — and the ones that almost don’t

If you’ve ever wondered what life is really like behind the lens in Formula One, this is where the story begins.