My First Motorsports Photo Assignment - flare shots
p.1 #1My First Motorsports Photo Assignment - flare shots
I had my first NASCAR (or any motor photo assignment) last Sunday - June 7 in Michigan. It actually was a lot of fun although I'm not a NASCAR fan.
Later in the day there was this area where the light was coming in on the track. I noticed it and hoped it would add to the photos. Here are a few. All shot for Imagn Images.
I'm assuming it's not for everyone but I liked it and wanted to get others opinions.
And, here is the shot I was told I had to get:
Thanks for looking!
Later in the day there was this area where the light was coming in on the track. I noticed it and hoped it would add to the photos. Here are a few. All shot for Imagn Images.
I'm assuming it's not for everyone but I liked it and wanted to get others opinions.
And, here is the shot I was told I had to get:
Thanks for looking!
Jun 14, 2026 at 01:22 PM
p.1 #2My First Motorsports Photo Assignment - flare shots
Here's some additional regular shots from that day on my website.
https://photobybarnick.com/nascar-firekeepers-casino-400-2026/
https://photobybarnick.com/nascar-firekeepers-casino-400-2026/
Jun 22, 2026 at 04:18 PM
p.1 #3My First Motorsports Photo Assignment - flare shots
Great set of images. You really captured the excitement and action of the race. All the photos are well composed with great lighting. Each one captured a snapshot of the event and together told the whole story.
Jun 22, 2026 at 08:42 PM
p.1 #4My First Motorsports Photo Assignment - flare shots
Thanks so much! I appreciate the comment.
Jun 22, 2026 at 08:59 PM
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p.1 #5My First Motorsports Photo Assignment - flare shots
Excellent 
you told a story 
you told a story Jun 23, 2026 at 05:27 AM
p.1 #6My First Motorsports Photo Assignment - flare shots
Very nice. I need to do more pit shots.
Jul 09, 2026 at 12:25 PM
p.1 #7My First Motorsports Photo Assignment - flare shots
Thanks @Dragonfire and @MRM4 for your comments!
A few of the pit shots were "right position right time" type of shots, such as the crazy repair shots of Ty Gibbs car and especially Tyler Reddick's crew packing up. With regards to the latter, I was honestly wondering what the guy was doing with the number 45 as he's carrying it, and decided to take a few pics of it b/c I was there. I realized shortly afterwards why he was carrying it and was glad I took the photos. Funny how you are rarely, if ever, upset that you took a photo but might be for not taking one. At least since film days have been gone.
The pit shots with Denny Hamlin's crew celebrating was planned as I saw that he had a good lead with about 5 laps to go and realized that I had enough pictures of his car and was given insight to get over to the pit crew. There were a decent number of photographers there with the same idea but I was still happy with the shots.
Thanks again!
A few of the pit shots were "right position right time" type of shots, such as the crazy repair shots of Ty Gibbs car and especially Tyler Reddick's crew packing up. With regards to the latter, I was honestly wondering what the guy was doing with the number 45 as he's carrying it, and decided to take a few pics of it b/c I was there. I realized shortly afterwards why he was carrying it and was glad I took the photos. Funny how you are rarely, if ever, upset that you took a photo but might be for not taking one. At least since film days have been gone.
The pit shots with Denny Hamlin's crew celebrating was planned as I saw that he had a good lead with about 5 laps to go and realized that I had enough pictures of his car and was given insight to get over to the pit crew. There were a decent number of photographers there with the same idea but I was still happy with the shots.
Thanks again!
Jul 09, 2026 at 06:53 PM
p.1 #8My First Motorsports Photo Assignment - flare shots
Those stills turned out great 🔥😮💨
Sep 07, 2026 at 07:21 PM