British GT: Motorsport Photography Workshop 2025

at Brands Hatch Circuit (UK)

Saturday 23rd August - Sunday 24th August, 2025

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

    • 2 x full days of personalised and bespoke photography tuition and coaching from Sam Pelling.

    • British GT / SRO Race Day VIP hospitality package including champagne breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and grid walk.

    • Evening editing session on Saturday 23rd August.

    • Admission Tickets.

    • Pre-workshop online introduction session and portfolio review.

    • Post-workshop image editing review session.

    • FREE entry (up to 5 x entries) into our Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards 2025 (AMPA).

    • Small group size of just 6 people.

Photos by Sam Pelling / Photo Credit: Sam Pelling

Photos by Sam Pelling / Photo Credit: Sam Pelling

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Photos by Sam Pelling / Photo Credit: Sam Pelling

Photos by Sam Pelling / Photo Credit: Sam Pelling

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Master Motorsport Photography at the British GT Championship

Improve your motorsport photography with our British GT motorsport photography workshop at the British GT Championship. Join photographer and AMPA highly commended photographer Sam Pelling at Brands Hatch to capture the excitement of high-speed racing up close. Perfect for enthusiasts looking to develop their skills.

  • Take your motorsport photography to the next level with this immersive motorsport photography workshop, designed to help you make the most of every race weekend, teaching you how to approach the racing and more crucially the circuit with a trained photographer’s eye.

    Learn where to position yourself for the best shots, how to anticipate key braking and acceleration zones, key overtaking spots and which corners offer the best light at different times of the day. With expert guidance, you'll maximise your time at the track, ensuring you capture dynamic, high-impact images every time.

    Don’t waste another race weekend guessing where to shoot. Join our motorsport photography workshop and start taking control of your motorsport photography today.

  • This workshop is your opportunity to enhance your motorsport photography skills with personalised and bespoke photography tuition and coaching from Sam Pelling.

    You'll learn essential techniques like composition, framing, and focusing to capture dynamic, high-speed action with precision and style. With hands-on guidance in a small group setting, you'll develop a creative eye and gain confidence in shooting the fast-paced world of motorsport.

  • This workshop includes full race day access to the SRO / British GT hospitality. This provides a spot to enjoy food, hot and cold drinks, and a comfortable retreat during bad weather or delays.

    You’ll take part in the British GT grid walk along with the morning pit walk session.

    Included is a champagne breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and open bar.

    It’s also a great chance to network with teams, organisers, and sponsors. Plus, you’ll have access to live timing screens.

  • This workshop includes a pre-workshop online session where you can showcase your portfolio and receive valuable tips before heading to Brands Hatch Circuit for the weekend.

    After the workshop, join a post-workshop editing and review session to receive further feedback and guidance.

Motorsport Photography Tuition

Take your motorsport photography to the next level with expert guidance and coaching from Sam Pelling, a seasoned motorsport photographer with a uniquely distinct style.

This hands-on motorsport photography workshop at Brands Hatch Circuit will help you capture the speed and energy of GT racing with confidence. Learn how to compose dynamic shots, adjust to changing light, and set up your camera for high-speed action. Explore techniques like panning, motion blur, and silhouette photography while refining your focus, timing, and framing to create stunning portfolio worthy images.

Receive editing advice both in person and through our dedicated online sessions. Learn how to enhance your motorsport images using professional editing techniques. Whether you're new to editing or looking to perfect your style, these sessions will provide valuable insights to help create a portfolio to be proud of.

British GT Hospitality

Your workshop includes full race day access to the British GT/SRO hospitality, offering you a premium experience throughout race day. Start the day with a champagne breakfast, where you can relax and fuel up before diving into your photography. You’ll have access to a buffet lunch with a variety of delicious food options, as well as an open bar offering hot and cold drinks to keep you refreshed. The hospitality area also serves as a comfortable retreat throughout the day.

In addition to comfort and great food, this is a fantastic opportunity to network with teams, organisers, and sponsors in the paddock.

Your Race Day VIP Hospitality Package includes:

VIP Parking Pass.

British GT Grid Walk and Pit Walk.

Champagne Breakfast: Full English and Continental Breakfast options.

Hot buffet Lunch.

Afternoon Tea.

Open Bar.

Additional Details

  • Enhance your photography journey with exclusive discounts and offers from our esteemed photography and corporate partners.

    In addition, our corporate partners extend a range of exclusive offers, from premium services to lifestyle benefits, adding even more value to your experience. Whether you're upgrading your gear, refining your skills, or indulging in complementary perks, these partnerships are designed to enrich your journey both on and off the track.

  • Take your photography skills to the next level and beyond by experimenting with top-tier equipment from our esteemed photography partners. As part of this exclusive holiday you’ll have the opportunity to test out some of the latest and best photography equipment, giving you hands-on experience with cutting-edge and industry leading photography gear.

    Whether you’re testing new techniques or fine-tuning your approach, this access to the latest and best equipment allows you to push the boundaries of your creativity and improve the quality of your work.

  • Camera Equipment:

    DSLR or Mirrorless camera system ideally with a choice of lenses. We suggest a decent telephoto lens such as a 70-200mm as a minimum, 24-70mm or equivalent and if you have one a 16-35mm. Also an extender if you have one. We also suggest a longer lens, 300mm+. This could be either a prime or zoom lens.

    Other general prime lenses are also a lovely addition if you have them such as a 50mm prime.

    A monopod.

    Filters - NDs and Polariser.

    Plenty of fully charged camera batteries and plenty of SD cards.

    Other accessories such as: Rain cover, chargers, battery power bank.

    A decent camera rucksack is recommended.

    Please get in touch prior to booking to discuss your equipment if you are unsure. We can always try to help you out with some of the photography equipment should you need it.

    Outdoor Clothing:

    Waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, fleece, comfortable tops, comfortable shorts / trousers, comfortable trainers, flask, water bottle.

    Please bring appropriate clothing for long hours spent outdoors at the race circuit. The weather may change multiple times during the day.

    Please get in touch prior to booking to discuss anything if unsure.

    We will send out a full detailed kit list nearer the time.

Workshop Leaders

  • Sam Pelling is a seasoned motorsport photographer, with a keen eye for creating dramatic and emotive imagery. Sam’s aim, behind the camera, is to portray the sense of speed and commitment shown by those on the racetrack, which is achieved through a number of differing photography techniques. 

    Sam’s portfolio is diverse, showcasing a wide range of photography skills and storytelling behind his images. As Sam predominantly shoots race cars from general admission areas, his experience will enable you to maximise your visit to the track, and overcoming some of the obstacles you are likely to encounter. 

    Sam has had his work recognised alongside the world’s top motorsport and automotive photographers with two images featured in the Auto Photo Awards Top 100. He was also awarded the highly commended photographer in the recent AMPA competition. 

  • FOUNDER & CEO

    Greg, the founder and managing director of Trackside Focus and The Photographic Adventure Company Ltd, has been immersed in the world of photography since 2016.

    From 2016 to 2023, Greg honed his craft as a professional photographer, working across diverse genres such as motorsport, events and school photography. During this period, he also gained valuable experience in roles with some of the UK’s leading photography companies, including Wex Photo Video.

    Drawing on his extensive industry expertise and a growing network of connections, Greg established The Photographic Adventure Company Ltd in 2023 and later re-branded to Trackside Focus to concentrate exclusively on offering world-leading motorsport photography workshops, training and events, alongside building a global community of motorsport photographers.

    The company is fuelled by Greg’s deep passion for motorsport, travel, and photography. Greg is deeply passionate about championing amateur and aspiring motorsport photographers. One of the driving forces behind launching Trackside Focus was his commitment to supporting, encouraging, and promoting amateur photographers and helping those photographers on their journey in motorsport photography.

    As a dedicated motorsport fan and photographer himself, Greg understands firsthand the challenges of breaking into the industry.

What Our Clients Say:

  • "I booked it, loved it and kept working on being a motorsport photographer! Worth the time and money if you love cars like I do. Greg, the owner - extremely nice guy and extremely passionate about his business. He was very detailed oriented and kept making sure I was doing good during the whole trip. He honestly was more of a friend than the owner of the business to us."

    Tak - 24H Dubai Motorsport Photography Workshop 2025

  • "I attended the British GT workshop at Brands Hatch and had a brilliant time. The Photographic Adventure Company (TPAC) managed the event brilliantly and saw to it that all the guests could maximise their experience. The photographic instruction was excellent and I was able to learn loads with two days access to a professional motorsport photographer. It's difficult to quantify these things sometimes, but the workshop was definitely worth the price. I had a great time."

    Chris - British GT Photography Workshop 2024

  • "Absolutely amazing trip, enjoyed every second. Greg and Mike were fantastic, and the other guys in the group were friendly and knowledgeable. I cant recommend going on a tour highly enough. Trust in these kinds of services is paramount and Greg and the team pulled out all the stops. Don't think about it, just book it."

    Chris - 24H Barcelona Photography Workshop 2024

  • "Having only been to a live motorsport race once and this being the first time trying to capture some images, going with The Photographic Adventure Company was the best decision! As everything from the communication before, during and after were great from Greg and Dan. The British GT weekend working with Dan was just amazing his knowledge and encouragement was just what i needed, as its easy to try and capture the same type of images as everyone else but Dan was a great help on suggesting classic motorsport shots but also making sure you as a photographer put your own style and trust your eye to capture what you see. I'll be definitely looking to do more workshop in the future!"

    Keeran - British GT Photography Workshop 2024

This is a rough itinerary for the workshop. Timings may vary slightly once the timetable has been announced closer to the race weekend.

Saturday 23rd August, 2025

8am - Meet at Brands Hatch Circuit.

9am - Morning on-track sessions.

1:30pm - Lunch at the circuit.

2pm - Afternoon on-track sessions.

7pm - Dinner and editing session at Best Western Manor Hotel & Suites.

Sunday 24th August, 2025

8am - Meet at Brands Hatch Circuit.

9am - Pit Walk.

10am - Morning on-track sessions.

1pm - British GT Grid Walk.

1:30pm - Afternoon on-track sessions.

2pm - Lunch at the circuit (included in SRO hospitality).

4pm - Afternoon tea (included in SRO hospitality).

6pm - Finish / head home.

Recommended Accommodation:

Best Western Manor Hotel & Suites, Gravesend.

Book your stay at the Best Western Manor Hotel & Suites, Gravesend and receive an exclusive offer of £99.00 per night, including breakfast.

Once you have booked your place on the workshop, we will contact you with further details on how to book your stay with this exclusive Trackside Focus offer.

FAQs

  • Secure your place effortlessly by placing a deposit or making full payment through our secure online payment portal.

    Prefer to speak with us directly? Reach out, and we’ll be delighted to provide you with more details or assist with your booking.

  • No, accommodation is not included in the workshop. This allows you the flexibility to choose a hotel that best suits your preferences, budget, and travel plans. Whether you prefer a luxury stay, a budget-friendly option, or something nearby for convenience, you have the freedom to book what works best for you. If needed, we’re happy to recommend accommodation options.

  • We recommend booking at least 6 months in advance to ensure availability, however the earlier the better in order to guarantee your place.

  • To get the most out of this photography workshop you should have at least a basic level of photography knowledge along with being comfortable using your camera.

    You should also have a strong interest in motorsport photography and be looking to learn and improve on specific skills relating to motorsport photography.

  • You can secure your place on this motorsport photography workshop with a £250.00 deposit.

  • The balance payment is due 8 weeks prior to the start date.

    An email will be sent out 2 weeks prior to this reminding you of the balance payment date.

  • Yes, you can pay in instalments.

    If paying in instalments, the final payment needs to be made 8 weeks prior to the workshop start date.

  • A good level of fitness is required for this photography workshop. We will be spending long hours outdoors at the race circuit with a lot of walking between trackside locations. You can do upwards of 15K steps a day!

    You will need to be capable of plenty of walking around the race circuit whilst carrying your photography gear.