FAQ:

What inspired you to make this website?

Simply because I enjoy taking photographs, particularly of motorsport and I want to share my efforts with whoever may be interested. The internet is the fastest and most cost effective way to do this. I aim to provide images for online and / or printed publications.
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Did you design and build the website yourself?

Yes. Although I'm very much a novice in this field I prefer to have full control rather than pay a person / company to do it for me. This control allows me to update the website within 24-48hrs of an event.

The website first went "live" in May 2005 and it has developed on since then.
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I notice the orange RSS logo on the homepage. What does it do? What is it for?

RSS (often referred to as Really Simple Syndication) is a group of XML web feed formats used for web content syndication. With the use of a "feed reader" you can quickly and easily check out the latest updates to AE-Photography.co.uk.

The first thing you need to do to start receiving syndicated content is to download an RSS feed reader (also called RSS / News aggregator). These readers will download and display RSS feeds. Many readers are stand-alone programs while others are web based to be viewed in your browser. There are many free readers available, personally I use RssReader which I have found very easy to get to grips with. Once you have your reader set up, you just need to copy and paste the URL of the feed into your reader as a new feed.

The AE-Photography.co.uk update feed URL is: http://www.ae-photography.co.uk/feed.rss
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How do I view the larger photos?

Easy! Just left click on the thumbnail and the larger image will open in a new window. For optimum results I recommend disabling your browsers "Enable Automatic Image Resizing" function. To do this in Internet Explorer go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced and uncheck the "Enable Automatic Image Resizing" box. This way the larger images will load up fully without being resized.
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The pictures seem take a while to load up?

If you are on a dial-up connection then I'm afraid so. The site is really designed for broadband users. All I can say is be patient and select the images that you most want to view. Alternatively I will be happy to supply you a CD with a selection of my images. Contact me by email to discuss.
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The link to the "results / times" at the bottom of some galleries doesn't seem to be correct?

At the time I create a gallery the link to the "results / times" is correct. However, because these results are hosted externally (by another website) the URL may change or the results may be taken offline. In particular TSL (Timing Solutions Ltd) only seem to keep an online record of the current and previous seasons results (i.e 2005 results are now offline). Unfortunately there is nothing I can do about this, however I'm sure you could contact the relevant timekeeper and request specific results.
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What forms of motorsport do you cover?

Easy question to answer this one... EVERYTHING!

Here is a quick rundown of some of the formats I have attended: A1GP, Ascar, BEMSEE, Britcar, British Formula 3, British GT, British Rally, British Superbikes, BTCC, CART, Clio Cup, DTM, Formula BMW, Formula Ford, Formula One, Formula Palmer Audi, Formula Renault, Ginettas, Goodwood Festival of Speed, LMES, Minis, MRO, Porsche Cup, SEAT Leon Cupra Cup, Sidecars, Trucks, World Superbikes and WRC... to name just a few.

As you can see I have covered many club, national and international events. I enjoy all levels of motorsport whether it be on 2, 3 or 4 wheels (or more!).
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You mention on your homepage prints may be available. Why should I consider purchasing a print?

Digital photos in principle are great however they don't always look the same on everybodies PC - there are too many variables. What may look good on my PC might not look as good on yours and vice-versa. This is because we all have different monitors and brightness / contrast / colour settings. The great thing about a print is that you have the most optimised photo possible with no variables and no compromise in quality.

To order a print please email me stating which photo(s) you require, the quantity and the preferred print size(s). I will respond with pricing and payment details.
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I'm looking for a specific photo, do you have it?

Due to webspace, bandwidth and time constraints the galleries only display a selection of photos taken. I take far more photos than can ever be displayed on the website, so possibly yes. I will be trying to incorporate a "search" facility however this will take some time to develop so please drop me an email outlining your requirements.
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Can you cover a motorsport event / test / trackday for me?

Sure, email me with details.
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Can I put your photos on my website / forum?

I would prefer you didn't as I have a very limited amount of bandwidth and hotlinking will drain my monthly allowance. Please contact me by email to discuss.
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What equipment do you use?

I currently use two Canon Digital SLR bodies with a combination of Canon and Sigma lenses. I have owned the first body since February 2005 and have added lenses and a second body as and when my bank lets me! Prior to this I used an old Canon 35mm.

With the advances in digital technology many people are under the false impression that getting "great" shots is "easy". Quite simply this is not the case. Although a high quality camera and lens can offer increased image quality you still need to know how to extract the most out of it. This really only comes with experience. For example I could buy a performance sports car but that doesn't actually make me a "better" driver!
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What camera settings do you use?

I am often asked this and to be honest it's not really a question that can be answered as it completely depends on conditions and the shot I'm trying to achieve. I recommend installing IExif or downloading a photo to your PC and viewing the EXIF (image data). To do this Right Click - Properties - Summary - Advanced. Here you will see the camera settings such as shutter speed, ISO, focal length etc.
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Have you had any photos published?

Yes.

I was a runner up in the Motorsport News "Readers' Photo of the Year 2005" competition. My entry was a somewhat spectacular shot taken during the Classic Fesitival at Brands Hatch of Marc Campfield rolling his Austin Healey in the Paddock Hill Bend gravel trap. Pictured below (left).

Autosport (11th October 2007) published a photo I took of a nasty Ginetta GT Junior accident involving Cavan Corcoran, which also happened at Paddock Hill Bend, Brands Hatch. Pictured below (right).



MiniWorld (November 2007) published a photo of Andy Davies' Mini Cooper which I took at Brands Hatch during the TWMC Sprints on Saturday 8th September 2007. Pictured below (left).

A handful of my photos were published in the official programme for the 2007 Formula Palmer Audi Autumn Trophy & Support at Snetterton. Main photo used is pictured below (right).


FF1600.co.uk - Towards the end of 2006 I was happy to sign-on and work for FF1600.co.uk, contributing imagery for their excellent reports. Sadly the website ceased being updated at the end of the 2006 season. Examples: 1, 2, 3, 4.

RaceXpress.com - From 2007 I will on occasions be working for RaceXpress.com, providing photos for their clients, reports, articles and galleries. Examples: 1, 2, 3, 4.

You can find my photos displayed on various other websites...

F1Tipping.com (main page)
AndoverTrailers.co.uk (here)
BondRacing.co.uk (here)
Serverware-Racing.co.uk (here)
SRGTC.org.uk (here)
FarnboroughDMC.org.uk (here & here)
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What settings are this website optimised for?

This site has been designed using Windows XP, Java enabled Internet Explorer 7 (initially 6), 1024 x 768 x 32 resolution, 'medium' text size and viewing in a fullsize window. I recommend you to use these settings. Note: If you use Norton Internet Security some images / banners may not display in Internet Explorer. You can overcome this issue by disabling "Ad Blocking" and "Pop-up Blocking".

As from December 2006 the site is now also optimised for browsing with Internet Explorer 7, Firefox, Opera and Safari. If you notice anything untoward please email me with details.
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Are there any other addresses for your website? If so, why?

Yes there are. The following addresses will also display AE-Photography.co.uk:

F1-Images.co.uk
AEF1.co.uk
AzEdwards.co.uk

This is because they are more search engine friendly and possibly easier for you to remember!

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