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Rachel Hadfield
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Dark Horse Wahine MTB Mulch Jump Session

Rachel Hadfield
Image: a99 II Digital Camera with Back-Illuminated Full Frame
Capture the action at the Dark Horse freeride MTB jump session

About the event

Community shoot hosted by Depth of Field X  Dark Horse

A group of industry folk are teaming up to host photographers and videographers at the Dark Horse Wahine Mulch Session, a chance to come together, shoot bikes, and connect with some of the world-class and local women shaping the freeride MTB scene. This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow creatives, swap ideas, learn some new techniques, and photograph some bikes.

We’ll kick things off with a coffee meetup at World Bar, where Rachel Hadfield will chat through her approach to shooting events, the basics of creating an epic MTB photo, and some important etiquette and safety considerations when shooting mountain biking. From there, we’ll head up the hill together and catch up with legends Casey Brown (founder of Dark Horse) and Soph Luther (event director) to talk about what riders and the industry look for from photographers and filmmakers.

The afternoon will be spent trackside, shooting the women as they send it on the jumps. This session is open to photographers and videographers of all levels. We’ll cover some fundamentals, but this is very much a social, community-focused shoot, not a masterclass. Come to learn, connect, and have a great time capturing some seriously good riding.

12:30pm Meet at World Bar

2:00pm Head into the Bike Park, we will travel on foot or by bike

3:00pm-ish  Briefing with Casey + Soph

6:00pm Wrap

Supported by our friends  She'll be Right and All good productions.

* Dark Horse and Depth of Field are both events created for the ladies but men who're wanting to support are more than welcome to attend. 

Techniques covered

  • Elements that need to come together to create an epic action sports photo 
  • Event etiquette and safety 
  • Working with MTB athletes and brands

What to bring

  • Your camera and lenses (we will have some Sony gear you can borrow) 
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Bike to ride in, there will also be some walking in

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

No food will be provided, but you can purchase food at the cafe where we meet.
Comfortable clothes and shoes, think sun smart.
We need to walk or ride into the bike park so a basic level of fitness is required.
Absolutely! Please email hi@rachelhadfield.co.nz
Wed 28 Jan 2026, 12:30PM - 6:00PM (UTC+13) Auckland, Wellington
Suitable for all levels
NZ$25 per/person    

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Rachel Hadfield

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Rach is an amazing host and photographer!”

Michael Bogalo, MTB Photography Workshop
Photo by Rachel Hadfield

Rachel was friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and fun to have hosting our workshop.”

Ann Hunn, MTB Photography Workshop
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