I'd like to welcome Joel Strickland as a contributor to the Crank and Piston team. Joel will be bringing to the table articles not only using his fine photographic skills, but also scouring the 'net for interesting goings on in the world of the automobile. Click on to read about Joel's history and skill set.

Joel heads Joel Strickland Photographics, a leading freelance photographic company based in Melbourne, Australia.

With more than two decades experience, Joel and his photographers supply photographic services to an extensive range of clients Australia-wide and to a growing market in American and Europe.

With a strong focus on automotive photography, Joel Strickland Photographics regularly services corporate clients including Lamborghini, Mazda and Subaru.

Other regular clients include leading automotive publications Wheels, Motor, Tarmac, Fast Fours and Motorsport News.

Work is also undertaken for Octagon, Brown Trout Publishing and Rallycorp.

Joel has a particular passion for rallying and has been the official photographer for the Australian Rally Championship for the past 5 years.

Joel has also recently branched out and as well as supplying images to his clients he is also now writing articles for clients such as www.themotorreport.com.au, Motorsport News and www.gtrblog.com

Head over to Joel's Website HERE, and bookmark his blog site HERE