I have continued to make improvements on my article by adding more words to reach the target word count, ensuring that the extra content remains relevant and meaningful.
I then went home to take the photographs for the marathon runner, Olivia. I captured a portrait of her so readers can put a face to the name when I introduce her and include her quotes. I also took a photo of her running, showing her preparing for her race, linking to her marathon training discussion. Finally, I took an over-the-shoulder shot of her using a running app, as she mentioned during her interview how apps like Strava and Runna have helped with her pacing and route planning.
Next, I photographed Kieran, the runner returning from injury. Similarly, I took a headshot to introduce him, a photo of him warming up (since he spoke about the importance of his warm-up routine post-injury), and an action shot of him running with a gritted facial expression to show that he still experiences some discomfort, highlighting the realities of his return to running.
When I returned to Leeds, I took photos of Sadie, the beginner runner. Again, I captured a headshot for her introduction, a photo of her lacing up her shoes (symbolising the start of her running journey), and a fatigued post-run photo to reflect her comments about how tough she sometimes finds running.
I used a Canon EOS 2000D SLR camera to take all the photos, adjusting the settings based on what Karl taught us in class to ensure the best possible quality. I then edited the photos using the Snapseed app to enhance and refine them.
My final step was assembling the article. I copied and pasted my work from Word into WordPress, adding a title, an excerpt, inserting all the photographs, and including captions to bring the story together visually and textually.
I feel confident with this piece of work. I’m proud of myself for overcoming the challenges of having to change my article midway through. Dividing the article into different sections focusing on different runners worked really well, and I believe it will help attract a range of readers who can relate to different types of running journeys.
Photographic Journalism 