Description:
Participants will photograph trackside during a live race weekend, learning how to approach motion, composition, timing, storytelling, and the unique visual rhythm of motorsport.
Alongside Al Satterwhite and Bruce Wodder, attendees will receive field guidance, creative direction, and opportunities for image review and discussion. This workshop is designed for photographers looking to sharpen their technical skills, build confidence in fast-moving environments, and create a compelling body of work from an unforgettable day at the track.
Who Should Take This Workshop:
- Photographers interested in motorsport, action, documentary, or event photography.
- Leica users looking to build confidence with their camera system in a fast-moving, real-world environment.
- Intermediate photographers who want to improve timing, composition, motion technique, and visual storytelling.
- Anyone looking for direct field guidance from Al Satterwhite and Bruce Wodder while creating a strong body of images at Lime Rock Park.
Topics Covered:
- Photographing motorsport with intention, timing, and anticipation
- Working trackside safely and effectively in a live racing environment
- Capturing motion through panning, shutter speed, and subject tracking
- Building strong compositions in fast-moving situations
- Choosing lenses and focal lengths for motorsport storytelling
- Understanding light, background, and atmosphere at Lime Rock Park
- Creating variety across wide scenes, tight details, portraits, and action
- Developing a visual story from a full race weekend experience
- Field workflow, camera setup, and practical Leica system tips
- Image review, editing approach, and sequencing for a stronger final body of work
Al Satterwhite is an acclaimed American photographer whose career began in photojournalism before expanding into editorial, advertising, sports, celebrity portraiture, and fine art. His assignments have taken him across major publications including Life, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, Time, Fortune, and Car & Driver, and his racing work brings a rare combination of speed, instinct, composition, and storytelling to the Lime Rock Park experience.
Bruce Wodder is a photographer with more than four decades of experience across advertising, corporate, travel, and personal documentary work. Known for projects that explore atmosphere, place, memory, and the changing American landscape, Bruce brings a thoughtful and deeply experienced eye to the workshop, helping participants refine both their technical approach and their ability to build stronger visual stories.
Agenda:
Day One — Trackside + Paddock Storytelling at Lime Rock Park
Morning — Arrival Option / Transportation Coordination
Participants may choose to meet at Leica Store New York for group transportation to Lime Rock Park, or meet directly at Lime Rock Park. All attendees must confirm their preferred arrival option in advance so transportation, timing, and check-in can be coordinated properly.
8:00 AM — Leica Store New York Departure
Group transportation departs from Leica Store New York for Lime Rock Park. Participants using this option should arrive early enough to check in and load any personal gear before departure.
10:45 AM — Lime Rock Park Arrival + Participant Check-In
Participants arriving independently meet the group at Lime Rock Park during the designated arrival window. The Leica team will assist with check-in, orientation, credentials, and general logistics.
11:15 AM — Welcome + Workshop Overview
Introduction to Al Satterwhite, Bruce Wodder, and the Leica team, followed by an overview of the workshop goals, schedule, track access, safety guidelines, and expectations for the day.
11:45 AM — Motorsports Photography Briefing
Al and Bruce lead a discussion on photographing motorsport with intention, including anticipation, timing, composition, lens choice, movement, safety, and visual storytelling.
12:30 PM — Lunch / Informal Q&A
A casual lunch break with time for introductions, questions, camera setup discussion, and preparation for the afternoon shooting sessions.
1:15 PM — Camera Setup + Leica System Review
Recommended settings and field workflow for action photography, including autofocus approach, shutter speed selection, panning technique, lens choice, exposure considerations, and file management.
2:00 PM — Trackside + Paddock Shooting Session I
Participants begin photographing on location with guidance from Al, Bruce, and the Leica team. This session will focus on acclimating to the track environment, reading the rhythm of the action, and identifying storytelling opportunities both trackside and throughout the paddocks.
4:00 PM — Trackside + Paddock Shooting Session II
Continued guided shooting with emphasis on motion, timing, composition, environmental perspective, and building a fuller visual narrative of the day through action, atmosphere, details, drivers, cars, crews, and paddock moments.
5:15 PM — Day One Field Wrap + Return Coordination
Participants regroup, confirm return logistics, and prepare for departure from Lime Rock Park.
5:30 PM — Return Transportation to Leica Store New York
Group transportation departs Lime Rock Park for Leica Store New York. Participants who arrived independently may depart directly.
Day Two — Image Review & Final Discussion at Leica Store New York
10:00 AM — Arrival at Leica Store New York + Morning Recap
Participants arrive at Leica Store New York for the second day of the workshop. The group reviews key takeaways from the Lime Rock Park shooting day and discusses initial impressions from the field.
10:30 AM — Editing Workflow + Image Selection Session
Al and Bruce guide participants through the process of reviewing their images, identifying strong frames, recognizing missed opportunities, and building a tighter edit from the trackside and paddock storytelling captured on Day One.
11:30 AM — Individual Image Selection / Instructor Check-Ins
Participants continue narrowing their selections, with informal guidance from Al, Bruce, and the Leica team.
12:30 PM — Lunch / Informal Discussion
Casual lunch break with time for questions, conversation, and discussion around each participant’s experience photographing motorsport.
1:30 PM — Group Image Review + Critique
Al and Bruce lead a constructive group review of selected images, offering feedback on timing, composition, motion, technical execution, storytelling, and overall visual impact.
3:30 PM — Sequencing + Building a Stronger Visual Story
Discussion on how to turn individual successful images into a more cohesive body of work, including action, atmosphere, details, portraits, paddock moments, pacing, and narrative flow.
4:30 PM — Final Discussion + Takeaways
Closing conversation. lessons learned, continued practice, editing discipline, and how participants can apply the experience to future motorsports, documentary, travel, and action photography.
5:00 PM — Workshop Wrap + Farewell
Final questions, closing remarks, and departure from Leica Store New York.
Important Logistics Note:
Day One takes place at Lime Rock Park, with the option to meet at Leica Store New York for transportation or arrive directly at the track. Shooting opportunities will include both trackside action and paddock storytelling throughout the day. Day Two takes place entirely at Leica Store New York and will focus on image review, editing, critique, sequencing, and discussion.
Details
Location(s): New York, Meatpacking
Event Type: Master Class
Experience Level: Intermediate
Class Size: 10 Students
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