2018 – Page 2 – RANDY WELLS – WHERE PHOTOS, VIDEO, AND WRITING ABOUT CLASSIC CARS, TRANSPORTATION, AND AUTOMOTIVE LIFESTYLE MEET – SEATTLE / L.A. DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

NOTHING IMPROVES SUCCESS LIKE PERSISTENCE

Edward Weston’s Pepper #30 is the perfect example of what it takes to achieve perfection (it’s #30 for a reason). There have been multiple occasions where I have returned to a location dozens of times to achieve the desired result. Continue reading “”

SPECIAL THANKS TO GUNNAR RACING

Thank you Kevin and Sharon Jeannette for giving me access to your camp and event passes. Thanks also for allowing me to store my gear in your trailer! I had a wonderful time and look forward to working with you again soon. Continue reading “”

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. Continue reading “”

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. Continue reading “”

ICARUS FILM PREMIERES IN OREGON

My sincere thanks to all who attended the opening of my film ICARUS yesterday. It will be available to view soon on my website hotrodfilms.com.

This 15-minute short tells the story of the Rothsport Racing 2018 Mexican 1000 adventure where a Porsche won its class at a Baja Mexican 1000 race for the first time ever! Continue reading “”

MORE COMPOSITIONAL KEYS

Careful composition and patience are a location photographer’s best friend. Continue reading “”

BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS GALLERY ADDED

Here’s a link to my latest single-location portfolio. Enjoy! Continue reading “”

ICARUS FILM SCREENING ON SEPTEMBER 22

“Randy Wells will be presenting the film ICARUS, which tells the story of our 2018 Mexican 1000 Safari Rally 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. Continue reading “”

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. Continue reading “”

SUMMER IS FOR CAR SHOWS

That’s what summer holiday mornings are for. Rolling out of bed, driving your favorite vehicle over to the local gathering, seeing your friends, and checking out the scene. Continue reading “”

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.
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CREATIVITY IS A FUNNY THING â€“ PART 3

Hot rod detail at a car show, Wendover UT. Continue reading “”

CREATIVITY IS A FUNNY THING â€“ PART 2

T-shirt and beard at the driver’s meeting. Continue reading “”

CREATIVITY IS A FUNNY THING – PART 1

Here’s an image I made at Bonneville Speed Week. Whether or not it’s good is up to you. Continue reading “”

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! Continue reading “”

LEAVING TOWN

One of my favorite cars to photograph left town today – to be delivered to its new owner. A Porsche 959, specifically this black on black example that was the last to leave the factory. Continue reading “”