𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝑳𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆 | Logan Sargeant

𝐨𝐧𝐞, hired

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God, it's my first day as a photographer for FIA. One of my biggest dreams.

Hi, I'm Clover Rossi. A 22 year old, fresh and new photographer for FIA in the racing industry Formula 1. I've worked for other drivers such as Toni Breidinger, Brando Badoer, etc. So I have quite the experience.

Wow, that sounded way more professional than I am. Well I'm a messy, yet bubbly person, who likes to act like a teenage girl. I study Photography, yes, I am still in school and yes, it's for some camera shots. I recently got an e-mail reply from FIA, telling me I've been hired! I've always dreamed to work in Formula 1, since I was younger. Especially grew more, when I got applied to IndyCar last year. IndyCar was such a fun experience and it made my days better! Now even my career.

So by what I read on the mail, they told me I was allowed in three or four specific paddocks. Err.. let me look.

Outlook E-mail____________________

Dear Clover,

We are glad to hear about your application. FIA has considered your request and we are happy to tell you, that you've been accepted. For the past years we've seen your work. We are proud and honoured to get in contact with you. Welcome to the team.

Here below you can find which teams would like to have you around.

- Williams F1 Team
- McLaren F1 Team
- Hitech Pulse-Eight Racing F3
- Trident Racing F2

We will get you the passes and tickets. Make sure to send us your work as soon as possible.
Enjoy.

Goodluck, FIA Media Centre.

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Yeah! Okay, four teams in four days.. Damn. I never really had much work in Indy, but, of course, this isn't IndyCar. I could get use to this! Right?..

Currently I'm on my way on the plane to Bahrain, Sakhir. For the pre season races, which I'm excited for, because now my job is truly started.

As soon as I got out the airport, I was greeted by an Uber. What a luxury. I'm kidding, my heart is racing from the enthusiasm. I have my camera in my hand, snapping photos as we drove to our destination. When I made it to my hotel, which is above the paddock. I immediately got to work. Put my paddock pass around my neck and went through security. A few categories were already there for their preparation.

Such as Formula 2, Formula 3 were here and if I remembered correctly, I have to shoot a few photos here. So I took out my camera, walking towards the Hitech tent.

I made pictures from drivers, got some great poses. Proud of my work today. Since I spent half of the day, around the Hitech team, I walked towards a motorhome. Just to grab some food and get back going.

I ordered a drink and a small meal. As I ate, I had my laptop open with my camera disk, just scrolling through my work.

Suddenly I get approached by another photographer. It's an older man, I recognise him. But from where?

"Hey, you're Clover Rossi, correct?" The man asked with a smile on his face.

"Yeah, correct." I nodded.

"Well Kym, Kym Illman. I'm a fan of your work. Welcome to the paddock." He said. Then Clover realised who he was. He was most of the drivers favourite FIA photographer! How could she not recognise him?

"Oh, my goodness. Thanks, I'm honoured to be working with other photographers as you! I've heard a lot about you, Kym." I replied, I tried to not fangirl to much. So keeping calm as he spoke to me. It was an informative and interesting conversation we had. Definitely showed me, useful things.