PARIS-DAKAR DESERT STORM
As you’ve probably noticed, I’ve been on the Porsche rally trail lately. With articles and films on the East African Safari and the Baja Mexican 1000, I just can’t seem to get enough. More
NEW FINE ART PRINTS
Here’s one of my recent aerial images. You can purchase limited edition signed fine art prints from the 2019 black & white series here:
ICARUS from HOTRODFILMS.COM on Vimeo.
ICARUS FILM WINS BEST OF THE YEAR MPG AWARD
It is was an honor to receive the national 2018 Best Feature Video of the Year award from the Motor Press Guild on Sunday night at The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
Thank you to Cameron Healy, Jeff Gamroth and Rothsport Racing for your faith in me, and to the MPG board for your vote of confidence. Special thanks to my editor John Jeffcoat and drone pilot Matthew Psyllos. More
FIFTY WINTER GETAWAYS
Travel escape lists are published all the time. This one looks different. It appears to be very useful with attractive fares and specials.
I just returned from a personal getaway to Nevada and Arizona via Las Vegas. A perfect week-long winter digital detox! My Leica images from this road trip are now loaded on my Personal Work page.
SAFARI 911 SC / BACK TO THE FLATS
Thanks to Randy Leffingwell and Road Scholars Magazine for publishing two stories of mine in their January issue. More
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.