A day at the Redbourn Classics Motor Show

On Saturday 30 August I headed back to Redbourn Common for one of my favourite local events, the Redbourn Classics Motor Show. This was my fourth time at the show with my camera, and it has become a bit of a tradition for me as both a local resident and a professional photographer in St Albans.

What I love about the day is how relaxed it feels. You can simply wander up and down the lines of cars, taking your time to enjoy everything from high-end Porsches and Ferraris through to the everyday classics like Minis and Fiat Pandas. Each one has its own charm, and each one draws in a little crowd of admirers. As someone who specialises in event photography in Hertfordshire, it’s a joy to capture the atmosphere of the day alongside the details of these wonderful machines.

The show was as busy as ever, with families, car enthusiasts and locals filling the common. The weather did its best to keep us guessing – warm and muggy with heavy grey skies looming overhead, but it held out for most of the afternoon. Just before 4pm the rain arrived, and that seemed to be the nod for the cars to roar into life and make their way off the grass. Hearing those engines fire up all around me was a highlight in itself, a rolling soundtrack of motoring history.

For me, being at Redbourn with my camera is about more than just photographing the cars, though that’s always a treat. It’s about getting close to the details, capturing the curves of the bodywork, the engines, the interiors and the little touches that make each vehicle unique. It’s also about the people. The owners are always so friendly, always happy to share their stories and their passion. You can see how much these cars mean to them, and it makes photographing them all the more rewarding.

The Redbourn Classics is one of those events that has everything – beautiful cars, a buzzing atmosphere, live music, food and drink, rides for the kids, and a real sense of community.

For me, it’s simply a lovely day out and a chance to do what I enjoy most: classic car photography, event photography, and telling stories through images.

If you’d like to see more of my work from this year’s Redbourn Classics or you’re planning an event of your own, take a look at my event photography portfolio. I also cover corporate photography, personal branding photography, and family portraits across Hertfordshire, St Albans, London and beyond. Get in touch if you’d like to capture your story with authentic, professional images.

I’ll definitely be back next year, camera in hand, ready to capture it all over again.