About Me

Photography has always been part of my life, but motorsport photography became a professional pursuit later than most.

Today, I work as a professional motorsport and automotive photographer, covering race meetings, endurance events, automotive features and editorial assignments across the UK and Europe. My work has been published by a number of motorsport and automotive publications, and I regularly work trackside at some of the most iconic circuits in the country, including Brands Hatch, Silverstone Circuit and Goodwood Motor Circuit.

My photography is built around storytelling. While a technically perfect image is important, I’m always looking for something more. The atmosphere of a race weekend. The tension in a pit lane before the start. The character of a historic racing car. The details that help tell the story behind the machine.

As a lifelong motorsport fan, I understand that the best automotive and racing images are about more than simply documenting a car. They should capture emotion, speed, drama and personality. Whether I’m photographing a GT3 car charging through Eau Rouge, a classic Porsche at sunrise, or a modern supercar on location, my goal is always the same: create images that make people stop and look twice.

Alongside motorsport coverage, I work with private owners, brands, race teams and publications to produce high-quality automotive imagery for editorial, commercial and promotional use. My style combines clean composition with a cinematic approach to light, colour and atmosphere, creating images that stand out from the crowd.

When I’m not trackside, you’ll usually find me planning the next shoot, exploring new locations, or sharing knowledge with other photographers looking to develop their own motorsport photography skills.

If you’re looking for photography that goes beyond simply recording what was there and instead captures what it felt like to be there, I’d love to hear about your project.

Chris Holdsworth
Outlaw Photography
Motorsport & Automotive Photography Across the UK & Europe