Meet: 9:45am | Approx finish: 2:00pm (flexible time) Join Kate for an incredible photography experience at the spectacular Race The Waves event on Bridlington Beach — a unique vintage motorbike and car race set against the stunning Yorkshire coastline. This is a brilliant opportunity to photograph beautifully restored vintage vehicles, action-packed racing, and the amazing atmosphere created by drivers and riders dressed in authentic vintage clothing.
What We’ll Photograph - We’ll begin on the beach amongst the display vehicles and competitors, giving us time to capture:
Vintage cars and motorbikes up close
Environmental portraits and detail shots
Drivers and riders in vintage dress
Documentary-style images of the event atmosphere
Around 11am, the vehicles parade down the beach towards the race area — another fantastic photographic opportunity with lots of movement and storytelling moments. The racing is scheduled to begin from approximately 11am and continues into the afternoon, giving us the chance to practise:
Action photography
Photographing moving subjects
Panning techniques
Capturing speed and motion
Candid documentary-style photography
Important Information - Please note that this is a live public event and timings may change on the day.We are planning to meet at 9:45am and finish at approximately 2pm, but some flexibility will be needed depending on the event schedule. The event can become very busy, particularly around the vehicle displays. You’ll need to be comfortable either patiently waiting for opportunities or confidently moving around crowds to find the best angles and moments. There will be walking involved throughout the session — likely a couple of miles in total — across the promenade and beach areas.
Recommended Equipment - You’ll ideally need:
A zoom lens for photographing the racing action from a safe distance
A wide-angle or standard lens for vehicle displays, environmental shots, and storytelling images
Experience Level - Skill level 3 - This experience is best suited to photographers who already have some understanding of their camera settings and some experience photographing moving subjects. The day is designed to help you build confidence with:
Action photography
Panning
Timing and anticipation
Documentary and storytelling photography
Most importantly, it’s a chance to enjoy a truly spectacular event with plenty of support and guidance throughout the session.