Capturing the Essence of Trail Running through Photography

In this episode, I interview Anastasia Wilde, an outdoor photographer specializing in race photography. We discuss Anastasia's journey into the field, the challenges of capturing runners in ultra races, the impact of social media on photography, and the complexities of copyright and usage rights. Anastasia shares insights on the business side of race photography, the importance of creative collaboration, and her editing process. The conversation also touches on the personal connections made with runners and offers advice for aspiring outdoor photographers.

Follow Anastasia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_anastasiawilde

takeaways

• Choose something you really love to photograph.
• Feedback from runners and races is crucial for improvement.
• Social media has changed the landscape of photography.
• Understanding copyright is essential for photographers.
• Building relationships with race directors fosters trust.
• Editing is a significant part of the creative process.
• Capturing the essence of runners' journeys is rewarding.
• Proactivity is key in getting photography gigs.
• Team dynamics enhance creativity and output.
• Runners should reach out to photographers before using their photos.

Sound Bites

• "I think choose something you really love."
• "You just have to check back in with a photographer."
• "I love working with teams too, because then we kind of push each other."

Chapters

00:00 Breaking into Outdoor Photography

04:43 Navigating the Challenges of Race Photography

07:52 The Complexities of Photo Usage and Copyright

13:37 The Financial Realities of Outdoor Photography

16:33 Building Connections in the Photography Community

22:34 Proactive Approaches to New Events

24:22 Capturing Iconic Moments in Nature

26:33 The Art of Event Photography

29:32 Editing: The Creative Process

31:32 Developing a Unique Photography Style

33:21 Tips for Runners: Looking Good in Photos

36:34 Building Connections: The Photographer's Role

38:22 Advice for Aspiring Outdoor Photographers