April 9 - 15, 2025
The woman behind the lens
◆ ALL THE ACTION: Motorsport fanatic Kat Wadley who has been taking photos trackside for the past 10 years encourages other women to give automotive photography a go. PHOTO: Auto Chick Photography
MOTORSPORT fanatic Kat Wadley is the woman behind the awe-inspiring Auto Chick Photography. Kat described her business as her “little escape”, taking to the action about 10 years ago. “There’s nothing quite like being behind the lens, taking up all your senses,” she said. “It’s almost like being a passenger in a drag car, you just float and you’re completely calm.” In the earlier days, she said she mostly focused on general motorsport photog-
By GRACE FREDSBERG
raphy before getting accustomed with ‘burn-out’ photography. Although Kat began her automotive photography career in 2014/15, her interest in cars began much earlier. ‘I actually had an automotive apprentice-
ship way back in 1999 so I’ve always had a love for cars,” she said. “My Dad was a mechanic, so I spent years in the pits underneath machinery. “I went to trade school but in the 90s girls didn’t really get apprenticeships.” This didn’t prevent her from pursuing a career in motorsport, as her passion for the field was only fuelled by her unwavering love of cars. “I’m there for what I love; I love the cars and
the people that you meet,” Kat said. “You always meet someone different or another photographer and all those connections you keep and it’s a great thing to be part of motorsport.” Kat said her dedication to the career was driven by the responses from the public, which gave her a sense of accomplishment. “I really love people sharing my photos and enjoying my photos,” she said. ■ Continued page 6
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