Racing, motorsport and rider-proof photography
Without pictures, it never happened.
Proper action photos for riders, racers, cars and bikes — proof you were there, on track, doing it for real.
Looking for photos from an event?
Were you riding, racing or taking part at an event I photographed?
Send me your details, and I’ll check the archive. I can’t guarantee I captured everyone, but if I have a suitable image, I’ll send over a small watermarked preview.
Please include:
Event name and date
Rider or race number
Bike or car make/model
Colour of bike or car
Helmet and leathers, if on a bike
Session, race, parade or class, if known No charge to ask. No pressure. If I caught you, I’ll show you what I have.
Without pictures, it never happened.
Mike Barrett Images creates bold, atmospheric automotive and motorsport photography for classic vehicles, race meetings, specialist cars, automotive businesses and the people who live around them.
Based in Yorkshire, I work with clubs, organisers, teams, drivers, garages, restorers, specialists and car owners who need images with character, purpose and a proper sense of story.
This is not generic car photography.
It is about showing the craft, the machine, the detail, the environment, the people and the atmosphere that make cars and motorsport worth caring about.
Motorsport & Event Coverage
From paddocks and pit lanes to classic racing, drag racing, hill climbs, sprints and motorsport culture, I capture the atmosphere around the machines as well as the action itself.
Coverage can include on-track action, paddock atmosphere, vehicle details, people, teams, preparation, behind-the-scenes moments and finished image sets suitable for websites, social media, event promotion and editorial-style use.
The cars matter.
The people matter.
The story matters.
Event Experience & Accreditation
I hold permanent VSCC accreditation, allowing me to attend and photograph VSCC events, and I provide images following those meetings for club and social media use.
I am also accredited with Straightliners and have experience covering drag racing events in organised motorsport environments.
I hold public liability insurance for motorsport photography and understand the need to work safely and professionally at all times, following organiser, circuit, marshal and media-team instructions.
Classic & Specialist Cars
For classic cars, cherished vehicles, performance cars, modified cars and machines with real character, I create photographs that show more than just the vehicle.
The aim is to capture the shape, detail, history, atmosphere and pride behind the car.
Automotive Business Photography
For garages, restorers, detailers, specialist dealers, race-prep workshops, body shops, trimmers, wrap companies and other automotive businesses that need stronger images for their website, social media and Google Business Profile.
A shoot can include workshop images, vehicles, details, tools, process shots, finished work, staff at work and strong visual content that helps your business look more professional online.
Pride & Joy Vehicle Portraits
For owners who want something more meaningful than quick phone photos.
Pride & Joy sessions are built around the character of the car — the shape, details, history, atmosphere and personal story behind it.
These sessions are ideal for classic cars, cherished vehicles, performance cars, modified cars and anything with real meaning to the owner.
Why Mike Barrett Images?
I have photographed cars, motorsport and automotive culture for decades.
My work is not about sterile showroom images or flat snapshots. It is about atmosphere, shape, light, detail, character and the feeling that surrounds special vehicles.
Whether you run an automotive business, own a special car, or need strong images from a motorsport environment, the goal is simple:
to create images that make the subject feel worth looking at.
Let’s Create Something With Purpose
For motorsport coverage, classic cars, automotive business content, Pride & Joy vehicle portraits, specialist cars and workshop stories across Yorkshire and beyond, get in touch.
Contact Mike About Motorsport & Automotive Photography