Action Sports Photography Shoot: A Group Adventure at X Air, Bay Park

Name: Action Sports Photography Shoot: A Group Adventure at X Air, Bay Park - Session 1
Start: 2025-04-25T12:00:00Z
End: 2025-04-25T14:00:00Z
Location: Bay Park Stadium

Bay Park Stadium , Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Fri 25 Apr

Rachel Hadfield

Image: Alpha 9 II (A9M2)

Join Rachel Hadfield at X-Air for an exciting day of sports photography

About the event

X Air, New Zealand's largest action sports event, is back and will take place on April 25th and 26th at Mercury Baypark in Mount Maunganui. This year the event will showcase some of the world’s top BMX, skate, and scooter athletes.

We’ll kick off the day with a discussion on strategies for shooting action-packed events, followed by a two-hour group shoot where we’ll capture the action together. Throughout the session, we will discuss camera settings, techniques, angles, composition and working with athletes.

Please note: Images taken during the event are for personal use only unless prior permission is granted by the event organizer.

Techniques covered

Gear selection
Camera settings
Working with athletes
Angles for action sports

What to bring

Your camera gear (NO FLASH ALLOWED)

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

Is there any parking available?

Yes, parking onsite at Baypark

I have more questions. Can I contact the host?

Absolutely. Please contact me via Instagram - @rach.hadfield

Intermediate Action / sport

Session 1 - Fri 25 Apr 2025, 12:00PM - 2:00PM (Sold out)

Fri 25 Apr 2025, 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Intermediate

~~NZ$30 per/person~~

81 Truman Ln, Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty 3152
Bay Park Stadium. Meet outside the main entrance

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