#scottphotoco

[scottphotoco]

An absolutely perfect Southern California surrounded by the sights and sounds of historic steel. It is really difficult to describe what it feels like to be enveloped by history. The sweet growl of well-built flatheads, the air softly tinged with the smell of spent gasoline and feeling that everything is alright. There is no way to explain all of this, you have to experience it for yourself. Don’t miss your chance to experience some of this magic as you never know if you’ll have another opportunity. It’s nearly time for @theraceofgentlemenat @flabobairport on April 15-16. Full info here: https://www.theraceofgentlemen.com/spectator-info-ca-1. . #TROG #TheRaceOfGentlemen #FlabobAirport #California #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #motorcycle #motorcycleculture #carsofinstagram #hotrod #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #nikon #nikonprofessional #scottphotoco #motorsports www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Flabob Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpk0F77JABZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#trog #theraceofgentlemen #flabobairport #california #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #motorcycle #motorcycleculture #carsofinstagram #hotrod #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #nikon #nikonprofessional #scottphotoco #motorsports

[seaweedandgravel]

@imfreakinugly at the start by @scottphotoco #flattrack https://www.instagram.com/p/B0pHZe9l7z3/?igshid=v98w4rar5xy1

#flattrack

[rocketracingwheels]

Our Rocket feed definitely needs some more SALT! Bonneville Speed Week 2019 classic photography courtesy of @scottphotoco of @marty_bachand & his ‘33 on Rocket Solid As Cast Wheels. . Rocket Racing Wheels: Driving innovation, style and quality at a price you can afford! Join the Rocket Revolution. - - - - - - #rocketracingwheels #whenqualitycounts #drivingstyle #whypaymore #youdothemath #rocketrevolution #hotrod #bonnevillesaltflats #choptop #33ford https://www.instagram.com/p/B3E80PjAHCI/?igshid=7lq4u09ix1gi

#rocketracingwheels #whenqualitycounts #drivingstyle #whypaymore #youdothemath #rocketrevolution #hotrod #bonnevillesaltflats #choptop #33ford

[rebelrouserhotrods]

#Repost @scottphotoco ・・・ Riding with the Rolling Bones to TROG 2017. My life pretty much rocks. #rollingbones #trog #hotrod #hotrod #theraceofgentlemen #vidoftheday (at Wildwood, New Jersey)

#rollingbones #theraceofgentlemen #repost #hotrod #trog #vidoftheday

[scottphotoco]

Still counting down to Speed Week 2022 with photographs from years past. This one from 2017 shows the really beautiful ‘36 custom known as “Miss Scarlet” seen on the salt. Yes, there are cars going 300-400+ miles an hour in the background but this one just looks so perfect even sitting still. Thank you @kipperstrucks for sharing this beautiful build on the salt. #bonneville #saltflats #speedweek #hotrod #hotrodculture #LSR #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #analog #film #ishootfilm #graflex #largeformat #kodak #kodakprofessional #blackaandwhite #monochrome #ford #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Bonneville Salt Flats) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgcqJZ_PbFu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bonneville #saltflats #speedweek #hotrod #hotrodculture #lsr #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #analog #film #ishootfilm #graflex #largeformat #kodak #kodakprofessional #blackaandwhite #monochrome #ford #scottphotoco

[scottphotoco]

Outtake from the infamous dirt drags at the "Boner Flats” on a dusty dirt road somewhere in Utah. Story and more photos in Issue 16 of Magneto Magazine. Order your copy today at the link in my bio. #rollingbones #hotrod #ford #carsofinstagram #hotrodlife #speedweek #hotrod #hotrodculture #utah #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #hotrod #hotrodculture #coupe #timeless #blackaandwhite #monochrome #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED https://www.instagram.com/p/ClEilc6PXUY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#rollingbones #hotrod #ford #carsofinstagram #hotrodlife #speedweek #hotrodculture #utah #racing #racingculture #nikon #nikonprofessional #coupe #timeless #blackaandwhite #monochrome #scottphotoco

[scottphotoco]

TROG California dreaming. Your next opportunity to see history alive is April 15-16, 2023 at the historic Flababob Airport at The Race of Gentlemen. www.theraceofgentlemen.com. . #TROG #TheRaceOfGentlemen #FlabobAirport #California #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #motorcycle #motorcycleculture #carsofinstagram #hotrod #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #nikon #nikonprofessional #scottphotoco #motorsports www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Flabob Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdNUjqvT0r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#trog #theraceofgentlemen #flabobairport #california #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #motorcycle #motorcycleculture #carsofinstagram #hotrod #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #nikon #nikonprofessional #scottphotoco #motorsports

[scottphotoco]

I really wish that I could convey more fully in my photographs just how special some moments feel. Using only grey tones and contrast I am constantly looking for ways to plant the seed of a small story in your mind–just enough so that you can build your own experiences into that moment. How you feel, what you heard, what the vibe was is nearly impossible to capture in a single photograph so I am asking a lot both of myself and of you. This moment was special and if you were lucky enough to be there, you know. If you weren’t, you missed out on something really special. But, there is another chance for you to experience this coming up again as @t.r.o.g._official returns to @flabobairport on April 15-16 once again. Don’t miss it. . #TROG #TheRaceOfGentlemen #FlabobAirport #California #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #motorcycle #motorcycleculture #carsofinstagram #hotrod #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #nikon #nikonprofessional #scottphotoco #motorsports www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Flabob Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co71RR6vaKw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#trog #theraceofgentlemen #flabobairport #california #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #motorcycle #motorcycleculture #carsofinstagram #hotrod #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #nikon #nikonprofessional #scottphotoco #motorsports

[scottphotoco]

I don’t shoot a lot of color but when I do choose color it is for a reason. If color is a significant part of the visual story or identity then I will make use of that. Back and white is right for my work 95% of the time but there are times where the color is an important part of the subject really adds to the overall mood of the shot or the moment. El Mirage sunsets, great for color. Builds with color as a strong part of their identity, great for color. This car for example is one of the very first Rolling Bones hot rods built and the color and patina of the car along with the colors in this historic train station in Ely, Nevada brought something special to this shot–so color it is. . #rollingbones #nevada #rail #museum #hotrod #hotrodculture #perspective #color #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #hotrod #hotrodculture #train #motion #ely #portrait #575b #ford #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Ely, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQTlPrvSCB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#rollingbones #nevada #rail #museum #hotrod #hotrodculture #perspective #color #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #train #motion #ely #portrait #575b #ford #scottphotoco

[scottphotoco]

I was determined to get at least one decent photograph of this car on film. But how do you do that on a Saturday in the busiest building of one of the most visited and talked about cars at the 2023 GNRS? This was my challenge. . Standing out while surrounded by some of the highest dollar builds by the top builders in the world is a feat of its own and a task well accepted by owner Cobe Gewertz and Bill Ganahl of South City Rod and Custom. Rarely do you see so many grown men throw hilarious tantrums over the fact that this car wasn’t as they would have built it. The offence taken by so many was much need levity to me as I could only chuckle at the strong emotions expressed on both sides of the table. To me, true art should stir emotions and generates conversation, so I guess that this most definitely fits that definition. Personally, I love it. . Now, how to get a photograph that tells the story of an event, people and the Grand National Roadster Show. I like people in my photographs as it gives the photograph a context as well as visual interest to viewers 20, 50, 100 years from now. My only answer to capture what I hoped to was a long exposure and patience. I found the angle and perspective I wanted which ended up being at an angle on the floor in the next booth over. This middle-aged dude laid on the floor for almost an hour getting both concerned and funny looks as I waited for just the right amount of people in the shot to show activity but still being able to see the entire car. As the exposures were 13-15 seconds each it was a guessing game. So with my trusty Hasselblad and Kodak Portra 400 color film (of course this had to be in color) I took my chances. Which do you prefer? . #hotrod #hotrodculture #color #churchequiped #ford #GNRS #pomona #california #southcityrodandcustom #scottphotoco #analog #film #ishootfilm #hasselblad #mediumformat #square www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Pomona Fairplex) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLvGnov1SO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#hotrod #hotrodculture #color #churchequiped #ford #gnrs #pomona #california #southcityrodandcustom #scottphotoco #analog #film #ishootfilm #hasselblad #mediumformat #square

[scottphotoco]

Every time I see my work in print I’m proud, excited and quite honored that both the magazine and the people that I photograph trust me enough to share my work. I do truly love this stuff and I am blessed to be able to photograph and tell stories about people and cars that inspire me. . I am honored to be a part of the HopUp annual No17 with a story about Holly and her passion and love for her Model A build that she worked so hard to bring to life for Bonneville–and succeeded incredibly. . A huge thank you to HopUp Magazine for all of the work and dedication to keep this legendary publication alive–a near impossible feat in todays instant-gratification, digital marketplace. I am proud to be able to work with you. . A huge than you to Holly for trusting me to tell her story and let me tag along on this very memorable adventure. . A huge than you to all of you who follow along, comment and send encouraging messages as I continue to do what I love. Please, take the time to engage with these remaining magazines and share just a small portion of your very hard earned money to subscribe and support these dedicated people who make these publications possible. We appreciate you. . #hotrod #hotrodculture #speed #speedculture #hopup #hopupmagazine #print #magazine #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #nikon #scottphotoco #carsofinstagram www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Bonneville Salt Flats) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXyBkRPa2v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#hotrod #hotrodculture #speed #speedculture #hopup #hopupmagazine #print #magazine #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #nikon #scottphotoco #carsofinstagram

[scottphotoco]

The Story Behind the Photo: December 2022, Flabob Airport. . My photographs would not be possible without the help, encouragement and support of friends. Mel and his team have created something indescribable in words with The Race of Gentlemen. Mel pours every part of his passion and soul into creating these events with a zealous reckless abandon. With every card on the table and so much to lose he still pushes forward and makes things happen that very, very few people have the drive and, likely insanity, to do. TROG at The Flabob Airport in December of 2022 was one of these magical moments of everything coming together in a way that made it feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The people, the light, the cars and motorcycles, and the weather was quite literally picture perfect. Surrounded by historic planes and treated to the music of flying pistons it was perfection. . The second part of this surreal experience we running into the legendary Photographer, Mr. David Burnett. I have been an admirer for years and had the opportunity to interview him for a magazine story a few years back, but we had never met in person. I have been influenced by many who have gone before and Mr. Burnett has definitely been a strong part of my perspective with my phtoographs so being able to spend some time talking, observing and learning from one of the best was a huge moment for me. . Which brings me to this photograph. This was shot on a 4x5” Graflex SLR with the sun directly behind the bottom of the airplanes engine. I was straining to get the camera high enough so that the sun wouldn’t shine directly into the lens. Mr. Burnett shot a photograph of me shooting this photograph so this is a memory that I will have forever. . #TROG #TheRaceOfGentlemen #FlabobAirport #California #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #hotrod #carculture #carsofinstagram #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #graflex #largeformat #film #analog #ishootfilm #scottphotoco #motorsports www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Flabob Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnz4-FqvZv3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#trog #theraceofgentlemen #flabobairport #california #racing #racingculture #speed #speedculture #hotrod #carculture #carsofinstagram #hotrodculture #blackandwhite #monochrome #graflex #largeformat #film #analog #ishootfilm #scottphotoco #motorsports

[scottphotoco]

In the upcoming HopUp Magazine annual #17 you will find a story about this 1930 Model A hand built by Holly O. This car’s story is really cool with so many stories yet to tell... #modelA #hotrod #ford #carsofinstagram #hotrodlife #speedweek #hotrod #hopup #hotrodculture #nevada #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #hotrod #hotrodculture #coupe #timeless #blackaandwhite #monochrome #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED https://www.instagram.com/p/CnhpMgFvNPt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#17 #modela #hotrod #ford #carsofinstagram #hotrodlife #speedweek #hopup #hotrodculture #nevada #racing #racingculture #nikon #nikonprofessional #coupe #timeless #blackaandwhite #monochrome #scottphotoco

[scottphotoco]

Things don’t always go as expected. I was commissioned to photograph and write a story for a magazine about the Rolling Bones 2022 New York > Bonneville > El Mirage adventures but Mother Nature had other plans. First, Bonneville Speed Week was cancelled as the salt flats were under water and my big, sunset shoot on the salt with the cars was cancelled for obvious reasons.Then the trip down to El Mirage for some hot rod shenanigans was cancelled because the lake bed was also wet. Since the story I was originally commissioned for didn’t happen I had to restructure a new story as best as I could and another circus racing adventure was set up about a mile from the road to the salt flats (pictures and story in issue 16 of the upcoming Magneto Magazine). . With the obligatory salt flats picture foiled I couldn’t pass up a chance to make a photograph of this unusual and memorable gathering so we gathered 9 Rolling Bones cars in front of the famous Bonneville Salt Flats sigh with “Lake Bonneville” in the background. This is a once-in-a-lifetime shot as this moment and memory can never be recreated and it was an honor to be able to capture it. While this shot didn’t make the finished story I love it and am grateful for the memories and time shared with so many amazing people. . #rollingbones #hotrod #ford #carsofinstagram #hotrodlife #speedweek #hotrod #hotrodculture #bonneville #scta #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #hotrod #hotrodculture #coupe #timeless #blackaandwhite #monochrome #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Bonneville Salt Flats) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOoU56P6s0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#rollingbones #hotrod #ford #carsofinstagram #hotrodlife #speedweek #hotrodculture #bonneville #scta #racing #racingculture #nikon #nikonprofessional #coupe #timeless #blackaandwhite #monochrome #scottphotoco

[scottphotoco]

I don’t do much color but when I do it’s for a reason. This is Cedric Meeks beautiful and detail-rich ride. So many cool details on this build. More to come. Shot at the Wendover Historic Airport in August of 2022. . #2022 #rattrap #bonneville #airpost #speedweek #hotrod #hotrodculture #Wendover #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #hotrod #hotrodculture #color #ford #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Historic Wendover Airfield) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-GQn1JBbO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#2022 #rattrap #bonneville #airpost #speedweek #hotrod #hotrodculture #wendover #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #color #ford #scottphotoco

[scottphotoco]

When you get special permission to play at The Nevada Northern Railway Museum stuff like this happens... . #rollingbones #nevada #rail #museum #hotrod #hotrodculture #perspective #leadinglines #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #hotrod #hotrodculture #train #ely #blackandwhite #monochrome #ford #scottphotoco www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) ©2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (at Nevada Northern Rail Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChvXqdhvt2z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#rollingbones #nevada #rail #museum #hotrod #hotrodculture #perspective #leadinglines #racing #racingculture #carsofinstagram #nikon #nikonprofessional #train #ely #blackandwhite #monochrome #ford #scottphotoco