Overcoming the difficut…..

Since the first day of my new ventures in 2009 when i started building this business it has been a long and difficult time trying to build CMC-Images as a credible go to photography company, With constant rejection (which is expected in the industry) i pressed on with my dream of making it as one of the UKs most known photography businesses, Over the years i have met some great people and many i would call friends who are fantastic photographers, Also met some fantastic photographers who wouldn’t exactly call me there friend but i have so much respect for them in the field. Working through the club championships i love getting back to the grass root levels to the beginning to see dream grow and having worked up to cover full seasons of BTCC, British Super Bike and British GT championships it pushed me to work harder and more determined to cover international events such as the Moto GP for 4 years and World Endurance Championship for 3 years i knew to myself then this is the dream, Hard work and never giving up publishers will recognise that and more people will get in touch.

After a new beginning in 2019 to a new direction and just as things were looking up i felt at the end of 2019 there was a chance that it was all paying off after 10 years of tough times and being one of the only a small handful of Scottish motorsport photographers working the full national scene i was running into 2020 with nothing but positivity and excitement, Then March came along and BOOM - Everything closes and the hopes and dreams dropped and all of a sudden the business i love so much and have worked so hard to build lead to being stuck at home, Unfortunately i don’t have the backing of major teams and championships that could help me through the down time.

2020 has been a tough one and some of the elements that happened through the year were difficult to deal with. Now 2020 has come to a close and the pandemic looks to be heading to the history books and human resilience once again pulls through these terrible and tough times with thoughts going out to all those who have suffered through this terrible pandemic i would seem a bit of happiness is needed back in our life.

2021 has started out amazing with the thoughts of the end of a pandemic and the easing of national lockdowns we are able to get back to events again and looking forward i am excited to offer the services to any Championship or business looking for coverage in the series or sponsorship supplies or news teams looking for action images from events please get in touch on my contact us page.

I can offer quick high quality images from each event, Passion and enthusiasm for the sport 2 or 4 wheels. Currently my new job role as a Digital Merchandiser and commercial photographer for a Land Rover Dealership has filled me with positivity and shows there is a positive outlook on life to come into 2021 and be almost a full time professional paid photographer i am looking to get back trackside at weekends shooting some of the UKs biggest and best motorsport action.

Things at CMC-Images are looking up and with a full season missed of publications i will be able to supply previous years work to show the quality and action images i can provide.

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Thanks again for reading and here is to a fantastic and positive 2021 and beyond and look forward to seeing all of you trackside at some point over the season. Always happy to say hi to anyone who recognises me.

I am going to start with saying WHAT A WEEKEND!!! Absolutely brilliant. Loved every minute of it, Even when I was moaning about all the walking lol. Yes I am human and walking long ways was getting to me.

Anyway, What a weekend, Its my annual trek to Silverstone for the FIA World Endurance Championship and European Le Mans Series, Its always one of my headline weekends and a must visit for all motorsport fans, Especially to see the amazing machinery that takes part in this brilliant event.

Arriving down mid morning on Friday I unfortunately missed the morning AM brief but not to worry it gave me time to relax and prepare for the afternoon action, After FIA Media rep Jeff Carter Fuji Ambassador ( https://tinyurl.com/JcarterMaclean) finished with our safety brief it was time to break out the amazing XT-2 and get off out there to shoot some of the afternoon action.

Once again it was great to hear the roar of raw engines sounding like they should. It was all go from there with ELMS/WEC action to keep me entertained for the remainder of the day. First up I must say, To see the Toyota Gazoo Racing (https://twitter.com/Toyota_Hybrid) going through the Maggots/Becketts section at Silverstone will blow your mind. Throughout the practice sessions the most entertaining track action was from the sounds of the Factory Porsche cars in fact all of the porches through the weekend sounded spectacular, Once again the Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GT cars looked beautiful and its a pleasure to see these amazing cars driven so well.

With some amazing action during the sessions it was time to head back to the media room and sort out the images and as you can see I hog the desks a bit, I do like my space :)

Images downloaded onto the SSD it was time to get the editorial work started and sent away, I did have my very yummy sandwich to keep me occupied while I did the boring work HAHA.

Now its not often when I am around a circuit I will approach people as I like to keep a low profile get in and shoot and get out, I made an exception on Saturday and am I happy I did, I met with some guys from FujiFilm UK ( Carl - https://twitter.com/Carl_Hare) and I got the amazing opportunity to get my hands on the amazing all new Fuji XH-1 for the start of the ELMS Race.

I was a happy boy as I walked away with this amazing piece of kit to shoot the start of the race. What an epic piece of kit it is, The EVF is a game changer, So clear and bright and so much bigger than the XT2, The shutter button is very responsive and will snap at the slightest of press.

The over all burning question I asked myself was, Could this replace my XT2 for the £££ well.... No if I am honest, Yes, The EVF is spectacular, Yes the grip is much more comfortable to hold over the slim XT2 but there is something charming about the size of the XT2 and with it basically being an XT2 on a fat gain who enjoys shooting video then I am happy to stick with what I have.

I am in no way putting the XH1 down, I loved it and I loved the opportunity to shoot with it but I will wait for the XT-3 before I see about upgrading,

P.S - John Rourke (https://twitter.com/AdrenalMedia) had the Fuji 200mm f2 all weekend and I didn't manage to get my hands on that, One day I will get the shot to see how that will stack up but until then I am happy with my set up.

All in all a brilliant weekend again with some amazing racing and great people, It would be a dream come true to be able to work in this environment as a full time job opportunity, I have proven my skill level, I just need the opportunity to come my way. Thank you to everyone who supports me and my pages I am grateful for every like and share. Be sure to stick around there is plenty more to come and I will not disappoint.

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