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How to Photograph the Indianapolis 500: Buckle Up For Pro Photo Tips with Chris Owens


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#159 Chris Owens is the manager of photo operations at the Indianapolis motor speedway, home of the Indy 500. Today Chris talks about the logistics of how to cover such a large event.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

  • How Chris got his start in photography
  • What an indy car photographer does and the job title of photography manager of the indianapolis motor speedway
  • What Chris shoots monday through friday when there is no race
  • How persistence paid off when trying to get hired as a race car photographer
  • How far in advance the photography team has to prepare for the Indianapolis 500
  • Logistically how to photography an event as large as the Indianapolis 500
  • How many photographers are on Chris’s staff and how they keep in contact
  • How to creatively photography race cars
  • How to add story elements in photos
  • How many pictures are taken of the Indianapolis 500
  • What happens to the photos once the race is over
  • The one piece of advice Chris would give to any new race car photographer

Resources:

  • Indianapolis 500 Photographer Chris Owens Website
  • Chris Owens on Instagram
  • Learn More about Indy Car



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