Britt Bohannan Arechiga, Bike Racer

A Ride Through Technical Challenges

Britt Bohannan Arechiga, a professional bike racer, got access to Aprimoto, a motorbike shop, thanks to her friend, the owner Josep Acriz. The shoot was full of technical challenges, from the limited space and low ceiling to shiny reflective bikes that created lighting challenges.

Despite those challenges, we managed to capture some stunning shots. The initial bike we chose—a dark blue model—absorbed too much light, so we switched to a silver one. Lighting motorbikes is an art form, requiring careful thought, and we ended up using two lights. A third one and some grids might have helped, but I prefer to keep my setup minimal, especially when working on a bike.

Details Make the Difference

Motorbike shoots require close attention to detail. For example, the helmet’s visor reflection was key to keeping the shot alive. Many good photos didn’t make the cut simply because the catch light was missing from the visor. Even though some of these shots aren’t perfect, I preferred this one for its overall composition.