How to get your picture taken by ASI photographers during races

[mkymsehi]

LOL, pay attention to #9 :lol:

1.) Please Take a Number - Wear your race number high in the center of your chest. We use the numbers to identify your photos. Also, remember to wear your number on a layer of clothes that we can see. (Dont pin it to the back of your shirt).

2.) Read a Map - Review our course shot locations and be sure to look for our photography teams.

3.) Rub the Curb - When you approach our photography locations, move to one side of the road (don't run right down the middle).

4.) Smile - Smile, yell or wave at our photographers - they love it!

5.) Do a Shot Before You Race - Be sure to get your pre-race commemorative photo by visiting our various corral locations (photographers in the vests) at the start staging areas.

6.) Do a Shot After You Race - After you finish, grab your medal and get your commemorative medal photo by visiting our candid stations. Commemorate your accomplishment!

7.) Celebrate - Don't Watch Your Watch - As you finish, put your hands in the air, or give a high-five to your running mate - DO NOT block your number by looking down at your watch.

8.) Don't Tailgate - At our photo locations and at the finish, don't run right behind someone else. Run in your own space (if you can). That way, you'll get a cleaner shot and really showcase your finish.

9.) Run a 5 minute mile pace.

10.) Have Fun!

 

[mkymsehi]

FIRST, MAKE SURE YOUR BIB IS COMPLETELY VISABLE. Don't cover it with a shirt or waistpack, or garbage bag (Like Mooshu is wearing, LOL ).

Don't pin your bib to the back of your shirt (Yes, some knuckleheads do this).

Always make sure you have a clear area 5 feet around you, otherwise slow down and let others pass.

For the pictures exiting the castle by ASI. Coming through from the carousel, there are two photographers at the exit of the castle.

Then you will head down the walkway to your right. Along each of the walkways, should be two more photographers on each side.

Then two more at the bottom of the ramp on each side.

You need to stay either left or right so they can see you. Scream, whistle, wave your hands, that gets you noticed. Oh, and slow down so no one is in front of you blocking your shot.

The was also one more out in front of the castle on your left, where the Princess show normally takes place. This one has a line, but it moves very fast! I stopped for less than one minute, and had about 14 people ahead of me.

When you're out on the course, when you about to reach a timing mat, look up and smile. There are photographers and remote cameras usually on ladders. DO NOT HAVE YOUR HEAD DOWN LOOKING AT YOUR FEET!

Here is a shot where I forgot to put up the bill of my hat, and got a shadow picture of my face.

At the finish line, look up, and smile. Be sure to run underneath the timing clock so your time is recorded in the picture. Stop your watch or Garmin after you have passed the last photographer, at least 10 yards past the finishers mat.

And finally, never let an IDIOT get in your way while talking on their cell phone!!! This was a race volunteer.

 

[joan4mickey]

9. Or run a 16 min. mile. (So there is no one behind you and it looks like you are running a 5 min. mile)

 

[CarolA]

Or if you are like me and look HORRID while running just do the exact opposite at all times!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Thanks for the castle tips Jeff! I didn't get a single one in MK or Epcot I didn't realize they were right on the castle until I passed by them.

The race volunteer picture is funny!

 

[getnthinr]

Great thread, Jeff -- and great advice!

 

[wdw4us]

By Clowning around!

Or you could be like me - stay with someone "famous" (Oh I'm the one with the Wish shirt) not the cute girl in the back.

 

[bunnyfoo]

One more question ... at the end of the race, where are the characters? I had some time after the 1/2 while I was waiting for DF but I didn't want to wander too far away.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Some tutorial Jeff.

Characters are outside the finish area and meet up kiosks nearer the stage area.

 

[RunDisney09]

Thank you sooo much for these tips! They will definitely come in hand for the Princess half as it's my first Disney race

 

[Pennyguy23]

Great Tips!!