The concept of MPPIX Photography started at the 2004 Jim Clark Memorial Rally. Mark Sayer and Paul Pearce were talking about online galleries and the possibilities of combining individual web sites to one central resource, this would provide more varied images (style, view, location) to clients without the need to continually search the internet. Within a very short space of time MPPIX became a recognised name in the British rally scene, more work was been published. A couple of years later, Paul decided that he wanted to try a new direction in his photography and went into the field (no pun intended) of equestrian shows. Mark carried on MPPIX as a solo venture now looking at a more broader range of motorsport keeping rally as a primary subject, but including track events, motorcycle racing, off road events and motocross.

In late 2007 Mark decided he needed to spend more time planning his wedding and less time in the forests / on the computer, so closed down the site and started attending rallies as a spectator again and getting back to the enjoyment of watching an event rather than working it…

And now to present day, Mark is happily married to his wife Sarah, has dragged her out to a few rallies and given her a camera to play with, together they decided to start MPPIX up again as a whole new project rather than a re-launch with a back catalogue of archived images. The concentration will be on all aspects of motorsport photography although the passion is still firmly based around rallying. The decision to bring in other photographers or keep it a husband/wife team was not a difficult one as the whole theory behind MPPIX was to provide a broad variation of images, so Ben Hennessy was invited back into the team and also a new face, Kevin Noon.

Mark Sayer – the gaffer!

I consider myself very lucky in that I can combine my addiction to fast paced motorsport with my passion of photography. The first rally I photographed was a nice cold wintery Riponian back in 2002, it was awesome and the adrenaline of capturing split second images is still as strong now as it was then.

I am an ambitious photographer, extremely self critical of my work, and try not to take myself too seriously – I feel these three elements give me the determination and drive to push the conventional boundaries and produce my own style of motorsport photography – sometimes I break all the rules!!!

I am also one of the judges for the monthly photography competition on the britishrally forum. I shoot a Nikon D300 SLR with a wide selection of lenses and accessories.

You can also keep up to date (well sort of) with me on facebook

Sarah Sayer

I became interested in photography in late 2006 & since then have gained experience shooting many rally events. I have also started expanding my repertoire to include gigs & have assisted in a wedding shoot. I like Black & white images & love taking pictures of people in their own surroundings.

I am very much a people person & will always listen to what they have to say as I find that informs me as to what their interests, likes & dislikes are. We work well as a team & will take time getting to know what it is that you are looking for & tailor our skills to suit your needs.

For some of my more random images, check out my flickr account

Kevin Noon

My interest in rallying and motorsport started at a young age, spending many weekends up on the Otterburn ranges or in Kielder forest. During the end of 2008 I decide to combine my love of photography with motorsport. Many of my photographs have featured on competitors websites and in some local publications throughout the year.

I got to know Mark and Sarah through the British rally forum and through flickr, and after a few drinks, I was given the opportunity to join the “MPPIX.COM” team. I currently use Nikon D200 with various lenses. I also use a Nikon SB600 Flashgun.

For some of my more random images, check out my flickr account

Ben Hennessy

My love and passion for rallying came many years before the photographic side of it. Rallying for me started as a young boy going to see the Network Q wind its way around the country, from then on I was hooked and have only missed it a few times in 15 years or so.

To combine this love for rallying and motorsport with photography, something I was getting more into, seemed like an obvious step, and meeting Mark many moons ago seemed to give me just a little bit more drive and energy for it. I haven’t looked back since.

I have however had what you could call a bit of a break from it to focus on other things, such as my own design company, but I am back now and raring to go.