Sam Whitworth is a motorsport photographer from West Yorkshire whose passion for the sport began long before he ever picked up a camera. Having previously worked as a technician for both Audi and Mercedes, Sam developed a deep appreciation for cars and engineering—an interest that naturally evolved into a love for capturing motorsport through photography. His journey behind the lens started in 2020 during lockdown, when daily walks became an opportunity to explore creativity. After buying his first DSLR and photographing motorsport for the first time, he was immediately hooked.
Today, Sam focuses primarily on motorsport and car photography but hopes to expand his work into other sports, including music, football, and rugby league. He aims to combine his wide-ranging interests with his growing photographic skill. Ultimately, Sam’s dream is to photograph at Le Mans and shoot another Formula 1 race, with the long-term goal of turning photography into a full-time career.
A little bit about me
I'm Sam Whitworth, a motorsport photographer from West Yorkshire.
My love for motorsport actually started with my previous career; I worked for both Audi and Mercedes as a technician.
I'm a big fan of most sports and would love to venture my photography into them too.
Where did your photography journey start?
My photography journey started in 2020 during lockdown, when all we could do was have a daily walk outside. I decided to pair my walk with a camera and purchased my first DSLR. The first time I photographed motorsport, I was hooked.
What sort of photography do you do now?
At the moment, I only do motorsport and car photography.
What are your other interests?
Some of the hobbies I'd love to incorporate with my photography would be music, football, rugby league, and many more.
What is my number one goal from doing photography?
My dream event and ultimate goal would be to photograph at Le Mans and also another F1 race. I would like to eventually make my photography a full-time earner.
What is my dream event to capture?
Le Mans or another F1 race!
Where can people find your work?
