October 2013
Contents 05 What is running photography? 06 Running Photography Tips 08 Routes 10 Runner PRofile
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What is Running Photography? Simple. Running Photography involves taking photos while you are running!
Still don't understand? You go for a run, jog or walk and take your camera with you. While you run have your camera close to you and snap away at whatever you please. Running Photography is the perfect way to experiment with your photography and take photos of things you usually wouldn't get the opportunity to. Running Photography is for anyone of any experience and skill level. All you need is a pair of runners and a camera (you can even use your phone!!) So what kind of images are expected of Running Photography? There are no limits. You can stop and take photos, take photos on the move or you can even get a little crazy by experimenting with all sorts of angles.
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Running Photography Tips Before you go off and create your debut Running Photography album have a read of these amazing tips!
Use what you know
Know where you are running
Make sure you take a camera you feel comfortable with.
We know sometimes it is fun to just go out running
This may be a mobile camera or even a disposable camera.
and discover new places and things, that’s what Running
There is nothing worse then if you are on a run and you
Photography is all about. Just make sure if you are going to
find something spectacular to capture and you have to
do this tell someone the general area you plan to go.
spend 5 minutes figuring out and assembling your camera.
(You know what I mean, your mum probably already told
Not only is it frustrating, your heart rate drops and you
you this one!)
might miss capturing that moment! Keep your camera close to you Charge your camera
You want easy access to your camera if a photo
Make sure your camera or camera phone is fully charged
opportunity pops up suddenly. Trying tying it around your
so you can enjoy limitless photo-taking. If you camera
wrist for easy and quick access.
battery runs out you can’t take photos. This also goes for memory cards, if you know you will be snapping lots of
Experiment
photos make sure you have sufficient space on
The best shots might just be captured when you’re in mid
your memory card.
air jumping down from a rock onto the path, shooting behind you, above you, or to the side. Experiment.
Wear suitable shoes
Just go for it!
For anyone exercising at all, it is very important to have comfortable and supportive footwear. We want to prevent
Take a friend
as many injuries as possible while you are out there
Its fun experimenting with someone else. You can both
enthusiastically taking photographs
look crazy together! The most important Have Fun! Go crazy! Be yourself! Embrace fitness! Embrace Photography! Capture a moment in time.That’s what Running Photography is all about!
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Running Routes Some of Australia’s best Runining photography routes
Byron Lighthouse
Gold Coast Esplanade
Take stunning views of the ocean, as well
This beautiful run provides many photo
as the famous Byron Bay lighthouse at
opportunites of both the city and the sea.
Australia’s most easterly point. This
The run is flat, so take in the views. The run
run is short but very steep. Perfect
can be long or short, up to you!
for a snapping spree!
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Botanical Garderns
Studley Park
The Botanical Gardens, established in 1816,
Melbourne’s hidden gem! Escape the city
covers over 30 hectars of greenery within
and run the trails of Studley park. A
Sydney. For a short route start and the Art
perfect opportunity to get in touch with
Gallery of New South Wales and find your
nature. Find yourself viewing your photos
way to the Opera House. Beautiful!
at the beautiful boatshed!
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5 Minutes with Emma Bates Emma is 22, a student, And shares with us her passion for running photography
Running Photography: So Emma how did you
RP: What’s your greatest tip that you’ve
get into running photography?
discovered from Running Photography?
Emma Bates: It started a while ago, I was with my friends
EB: I’ve found that to get a great variety of photos I set my
and we were all watching the movie Yes Man. We all really
camera on timer, so it takes about 3 photos a minute. I get
liked the movie, and loved the idea of Zooey Deschanels
so many different angles and interesting shots. It makes your
Running Photography group. The next day all of us went out
blurry shots not looked forced. ( If that’s even a thing)
with our cameras, went for a run. We were all so suprised with how good the photos turned out, since then I’ve
RP: Can you give any advice for new running
never turned back.
photographers? Yeah, for sure. Don’t take it too seriously. Just have fun.
RP: How seriously do you take Running
Maybe even start with just your iPhone. It’s nice and
Photography?
light and easy to carry. There are actually some really
EB: It really depends on my mood. Sometimes I’ll be going
cool applications you can download to get some
for a run and see something really cool and I’ll just stop to
really cool effects.
take a photo, ( and a breather) but a few times a month I make sure I go on a new running route and take my camers.
Follow Emma on Instragram and Twitter to
I’m also so impressed with the photos.
get her latest pictures @EmBATES
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