GCN spent the day with one of cycling’s most enigmatic characters, photographer Camille McMillan, on what is his eighth Tour de France.
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Camille McMillan’s work is instantly recognisable. Over the years he has taken us to little known places in the world of cycling, building up a unique portfolio that includes, perhaps most famously, a collaborative book with former pro Michael Barry, Le Metier.
We hear how he turned to cycling photography having moved away from racing himself, and how the buzz of shooting from a motorbike within the peloton replaced the excitement of racing himself.
McMillan also divulges some of the secrets of his work. The thoughts and processes that go into creating his personal style. Sadly, there is no explanation of the french horn.
Check out more of Camille’s work at: http://camillejohnmcmillan.com/
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26 Comments
as an amateur photographer, i thank you for considering different perspectives in cycling–thanks.
On the other hand, taking arty photos of people waving at the Tour is a bit silly if there are no photos of the actual Tour. You know, that difficult thing with the riders that the people have come out to see in the first place..
I agree.. I'm all for artistic license but some of these shots seem really insignificant to the category of the "Tour"
It's kind of late, but how about a video on the motorcycle drivers?
Thank you GCN, for bringing us as many different angles of the Tour as you can think of.
And video camera operators?
i completely feel
i would forget about the race and focus on the french countryside lol
awesome job.. 1 of my dream jobs..
The right way of making pictures, not the wrong way. Chapeaux!
Take a picture. It'll last longer.
Camille.The.Legend.
Loved this. If you haven't already, take a look at the book he put out with Tom Southam: Inside Out. A great publication, and only a tenner.
He should have used Nikon or Canon DSLRs
Top chap and top photographer – they should have linked to his Flickr or something. Camille? Chuck up a link buddy!
Cool. As a photojournalist myself, its good to see the guys behind the camera getting some love.
Great vid.
Thanks Rob, it's one of our favourites too.
That's a good point – I've added in a link to Camille's website in the description.
Thanks for all the comments.Very good to hear.
Woohoo a99! Great choice!
dont be a f*****G digital knob, its not the camera that takes the picture its the photographer. Comments like this deserve no comment so i am the c**t for commenting.
Prick.
Great video – great to get an insight into this different perspective on sports photography (my preferred perspective). Nice work Camille!
Very cool. Thanks for this vid!
It would be great if you did a video on what it takes to get a media pass to photograph the tour de france or talk about what's possible without it? I know some areas are just too packed with fans and they jump out in front of you after you have been waiting 3 hours for the peloton to arrive and ruin your shot, if you don't have a prime position, like having a press pass where you can be outside of the barricades to get your shot.
why the guy with the hat on 3:09 wanted to stole his camera?