About Autofan

Autofan Media specialises in classic and historic motoring and we have been published in over thirty publication titles in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Since 1999 we have produced a series of motoring calendars, including Falcon GT, Classic Holden and Mini. For 2005 we also have Rust In Peace, which features cars and trucks from all over Australia, that have been left to the elements or laid up in sheds.

In December 2004 we launched our own magazine, The Mini Experience. Dedicated to all things Mini, old and new, the magazine is available quarterly and has established itself as the country’s primary information resource for all Mini enthusiasts.

At Autofan Media we have seventeen years' experience in newspapers and events coverage. From an automotive Concours d'Elegance to a Royal visit, our emphasis has always been on the 'personality' of the event.

We have covered many motorsport events, as the official photographer or for newspapers and magazines. Our philosophy is that, while good action shots are important, it is the people that make any event unique. We capture that uniqueness and human spirit in every event we cover.

We are now shooting in a totally digital format providing high quality images for magazine or newspaper reproduction, print sales to participants and long-life archival on CD-ROM, combined with fast turnaround times.

Our principle, Craig Watson, was appointed Photo Supervisor (Olympic Cycling) and Photo Manager (Paralympic Cycling) for the 2000 Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games. He has also been the official photographer for numerous major events, including:

Sovereign Hill, Blood On Southern Cross launch - 2003
Sovereign Hill, Royal Visit - 2000
Sovereign Hill, visit by Chinese delegation - 1998
Australian International Airshow (Avalon) - 1997
Wings Wheels and Water (transport show) - 1998
National Concours d'Elegance - 1998, 1999, 2000
Ford Retro Run (opening Ford Discovery Centre) - 1999
Ford's Car The Kids Built special project - 2000
Camp Quality Caper (charity rally) - 1995, '97, '98, '99
Make-A-Wish Wintersun Bush Run (charity rally) - 1995
Canteen Australia Trek (charity rally) - 1995, 1996
Darwin Rejex Classic Rally (Darwin) - 1996, 1997
Bathurst Legends Rally (Five day event) - 1996
Thunderbird Owners' Club National Concours – 1996