Behind The Lens

At the fence, in the pit lane, and everywhere the story happens.

01The Photographer
Ryan Watkinson, motorsport photographer
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Watkinson

I'm a New Zealand-based motorsport photographer with a deep passion for cars on track. From beautifully preserved classics to purpose-built modern circuit cars and drifting machines — if it's got four wheels and a racing number, I want to photograph it.

Whether it's the decisive moment of an overtake, the raw energy of a car on the edge of control, or a portrait of a machine that stopped time for a fraction of a second — the goal is always the same: make it look exactly as intense as it felt.

“Motorsport photography is about knowing the sport as well as any driver on track. The camera comes second. Knowing where to stand, when to fire, and what the car is about to do — that's what separates a good shot from an exceptional one.”
Photos archived
130K+
Events covered
100+
02The Tools

Gear & Equipment

The Kit

Professional Grade Equipment

Every event is shot on current professional-grade camera bodies and fast telephoto glass, with full backup equipment on hand — kit that keeps up with motorsport. Every frame is then fully edited and delivered via a private online gallery.

03Credentials

Accredited Media

Governing Body

Motorsport New Zealand

Gold Accredited media photographer for Motorsport NZ sanctioned circuit racing, rally and speed events across New Zealand — shooting from accredited trackside positions, the pit lane and the paddock.

04Published Work

Publications & Media

Ongoing

West Franklin Breeze

Contributing motorsport photographer for the West Franklin Breeze newspaper — the monthly community paper for Waiuku and the wider West Franklin district.

Next Steps

See the Work. Commission a Shoot.

From event coverage to private track sessions and print editions — I'd love to work with you.