BLACKRAPID SPOTLIGHT: Kym Illman

Kym Illman

ProStarPics.com – Motorsport Photographer

I’m an accredited F1 photo journalist focusing on the behind-the-scenes side of Formula 1.

By posting images along with engaging captions to social media minutes after taking them, I’ve amassed more than 730,000 Insta followers and 500,000+ on TikTok. On top of that, another 500,000+ follow me on YouTube. These are avid F1 fans keen to know everything about this fascinating sport and as long as they’re interested, I’ll continue to share my experiences with them.

Do you have a good photo tip you can share with us?

For isolating Formula 1 drivers as they walk throughout the paddock, crouch low so you can get them with the sky behind, instead of crowds of people.

What’s a memorable moment you can share?

I had 10 minutes with Pierre Gasly outside the Alpha Tauri Formula 1 garage to do a personal photo shoot with him, using a Hasselblad camera.

What’s in your bag?

• 2 Canon EOS R1 cameras
• BlackRapid Double Harness Strap
• Apple Laptop
• Canon 100-300mm lens
• Canon 100-500mm lens
• Canon 15-35mm lens
• Canon 50mm f/1.2 lens
• Canon 50mm f/.95 dream lens
• Elgato streamdeck
• Gitzo monopod

Follow Kym Illman

YouTube – youtube.com/c/kymillman

Website – kymillman.com

Instagram – instagram.com/kymillman