Runners!
posted on 25th of march, 2008
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Running is a huge passion for me. Last year, I was lucky enough to join a charity group that trains runners to complete endurance events while raising funds for cancer research. Thanks to my coaches, captains and team-mates, I completed the Marine Corps Marathon. I didn't set any land speed records, but I did crawl across that finish line. . . Now, I am planning to photograph a marathon for other volunteers in the same program. I am excited, but also a bit apprehensive about this. I've done a bit of volunteer work for them before, but each event is very different. If I don't get the shot I want the first time, I really can't ask the runner to go back over that hill again while I get the lighting right!Any tips from photographers who have photographed marathons and similar events before? I would love to hear them. . .
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Tags: moment race runner running tips
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Comments (3)
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Comment by Charlesoutcalt
on March 26, 2008
Great idea, Ann. I'll be volunteering at the pre-race expo tomorrow, and so that should give me a chance to talk with previous runners about the course. If the weather cooperates, I am planning to hop on my bike so I can zip around to different vantage points. Of course, biking with an enormous lens, at 6 am, will be quite a challenge!
Thanks again for the tip, and for your kind comments on my photos! |
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Comment by Parrypix
on March 26, 2008
My biggest advice is to scout out the location ahead of time.
I photographed the M.S. Bike Tour in NYC Oct. 2007, and a really big help was finding a good location with interesting, good lighting. I was taking photos before and soon after it started, so it was very early in the morning, and some of my favorite shots were ones that had morning sun hitting the riders to cast shadows on street and a glow on faces, at times. There was one intersection, early in race, that gave interesting background and room to include lots of riders.
I plan to photograph M.S. Walk in Manhattan next month, so the action will be slower since it's walkers. It's more likely they'll focus on my camera, too, which could be a mixed blessing. I want to scout out good spot for shooting somewhat later in morning.
Good luck, and have fun! smiles - Ann |
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Comment by Eprom
on March 25, 2008
no tips for you. hope you can handle it. |
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