HAPPY NEW YEAR WISHES!
Hope you had a good 2018. It was tumultuous for sure. But for me, there were also too many highlights to count.
Certainly one must be my Proterra Electric Bus assignment in Seattle. Thanks to Sybil and her team for keeping it fun!
Gotta’ say, I’m really lucky I get to do what I love for a living (especially since I’m not a trust fund kid!).
STILL PLAYS WITH CARS
Here’s my latest promo piece. Thanks to Cameron Healy for giving me a toy car to play with.
PERSONAL WORK – 2018
Followers of my blog know that at the end of each year I pick a series of three personal images from a non-assignment single location.
2018 was another amazing year. I split my time between Washington, Oregon, California, and Mexico. I made a film, wrote a short story, and contributed articles and photographs to multiple clients. I’m thrilled to say that 2019 looks to be more of the same.
These images were shot with a Leica Q and DJI Mavic 2 Pro in Los Cabos, Baja Mexico.
CALIFORNIA FIRES
My thoughts go out to all my friends affected by this year’s fires. Godspeed.
EVERYBODY LOVES A PARADE
Porsche Club of America recently published my images in Panorama Magazine, with their coverage of the July 2018 PCA Parade in Missouri. The lead fireworks shot required a bit of pre-planning and a dash of luck and quick setup to capture.
Thanks to all for a fun time!
RENNSPORT REUNION VI THANKS…
Thanks to everyone at Porsche AG, Porsche Cars NA, PMNA, PCA, and all my buddies who were there with me to experience what was undoubtedly the best Porsche event I have attended. Look for my photos and words online and in print soon.
RENNSPORT REUNION TIME
Cam Ingram of Road Scholars and his silver Porsche 904 GTS at weathertechraceway Lagna Seca in Monterey, CA for the RR VI photo shoot.
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS GALLERY ADDED
Here’s a link to my latest single-location portfolio. Enjoy!
ICARUS FILM SCREENING ON SEPTEMBER 22
“Randy Wells will be presenting the film ICARUS, which tells the story of our 2018 Mexican 1000 adventure, on Saturday evening, September 22 at the World of Speed Museum (in Wilsonville, Oregon). Doors will open at 6 pm with beverages and appetizers served and a chance to catch up with everyone. The films will begin at 7 pm. More
PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE A COMPOSITIONAL KEY
It’s built into their brain. That’s part of what makes them unique.
It could be a perfect triangle (Sam Abell), a figure 8 (Ernst Haas), or something in between.
Here’s mine. See if you can find it.
THE LONG WAY ROUND
When you’ve been a full-time pro for as long as I have, you end up seeing a lot of stuff. Most of it is positively amazing. Like the first time you see the sun rise as an ocean storm clears in the middle of nowhere. Some of it is not, like professional jealousy.
There is always room at the top, though. And if you are lucky enough to have a partner that understands your journey – and you have talent, make smart choices, and are persistent – you can actually get there. Thanks, honey.
BONNEVILLE SPEED WEEK 2018
I’ve just returned from a trip to Utah’s Bonneville Speedway where I filmed Tom Woodford attempting a record breaking run in his 3-liter dual MFI turbo powered 1975 911 on the salt flats.
He’s now in the 175 MPH Club with 180 & 192 MPH times!
It was a great week hanging out with Tom and the crew, including Walt Walters – plus my good friend, “the original outlaw”, Gary Emory.
Look for more photos and a film in the future.
Save the Salt!
PCA PANORAMA DOES IT AGAIN
Lead feature. Lead photo. I couldn’t be happier with this month’s issue of Panorama Magazine. It’s the first time my drone photos have been published in a printed piece. Thanks, Richard Baron.
I began using a DJI Mavic with Porsches in Mexico this spring and have been enamored with its capabilities ever since. Look for more aerial views in the future!
A LOOK BACK IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR
Thanks to Road Scholars Magazine for profiling a stalwart of the SoCal sports car scene and his Metallic Blue Porsche 1973 911S. Chuck Miller has been instrumental to the clubs known as the Early 911S Registry and R Gruppe for over 15 years. See part 1 and part 2 features below.
Road Scholars Magazine Article Part 1
Road Scholars Magazine Article Part 2
MAKING PORSCHE RACING HISTORY IN BAJA
Here’s a look back at the drama and beauty that I experienced in April while following a pair of Porsche 911s – off road down Baja.
Follow me and the Rothsport Racing team from Ensenada to San Jose del Cabo over jumps, river crossings and endless silt beds. The team made Porsche history finishing 1st and 2nd in class after five days of racing – but not without a few incidents!
Road Scholars Magazine article
R GRUPPE TREFFEN
Yes, I’ve been to every R Gruppe Treffen – 18 in a row. This year’s event in Buellton, California featured great weather and camaraderie. Having a drone to photograph stills and video ensured it was even more special. Thanks to all my friends for a wonderful time.