Golden Gate Fields Photo Day #2
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1100 Eastshore Freeway, Berkeley, CA (map)
37.871517 -122.305084This event is hosted by the track. Park at the main gates. -
This is the second opportunity to attend a Photo Day at Golden Gate Fields. I attended this event last year and had a ton of fun. There is a lot of walking around and the weather changes from morning to afternoon, so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to hike around a good bit.
The morning portion is an orientation and a chance to shoot the morning workouts, then there was a break from about 10:30 to 1:00 when the real tour started. We were finished by about 3:30.
Note that this event is hosted by the track. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE TRACK. THEY USUALLY SELL OUT, SO BUY YOUR TICKETS ASAP. THE COST IS $27.95 (INCLUDING FEES)
Purchase your all-access ticket here.
Whether you're a pro or an amatuer, don't miss your chance to snap photos of the morning workouts, see the horses up-close, and get an all-access pass to Golden Gate Fields.
The All-Access Photo Day Package begins with coffee and orientation between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at the historic Willie Shoemaker Winner’s Circle. Dine on a buffet breakfast, snap photos of morning workouts, and meet jockeys, trainers, and horses. Finally, gain exclusive access to snap photos in the paddock, shoot the horses as they break from the gate, and more.
The All-Access Photo Day Package includes admission and program for one, buffet breakfast, and a press credential to access morning workouts, special behind the scenes photo opportunities and the races.
What to bring:
Walking shoes
Water
Snacks
DSLR
70-200m Lens or what you have
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Brian Bullock
I have a Nikon D7100, which has a DX sensor. Which focal length lenses do you think would work best? Will a 70-200 be OK for the telephoto stuff, or would my 70-300 be a better choice? Thanks for any feedback from anyone who has been to one of these events before.
6 days ago
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Brian Bullock
This will be my first event with the East Bay Digital Camera Group. Will we be meeting at any particular time/place at GGF? Thanks.
6 days ago
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10 attending
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Al
Novice
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Brian Bullock
Recently retired computer programmer. I have been interested in photography for the last 40 years or so.
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Eric
Hi! Just an amateur photographer.
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tracy
Hobbyist
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Harvey Castro
Amateur photographer reigniting my interest in photography looking to learn from others that share the... more
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Lorretta
Living in Orinda, originally from the UK
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Laura
Hi I love to get out and shoot great photos !
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Colleen Renshaw
Hi, Colleen here. Interested in photography as a hobby and then again I am enjoying the creative aspects... more
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Erika Maurer
Hobby photographer for almost 30 years; shoot at dog competitions on the weekend more
6 not attending
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Veronica
Hi I'm Veronica
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Shelly
Shutterbug
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steve Grodin
Retired from 40 years of Commercial & Industrial Photography
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Elizabeth S.
Artist
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Samantha Dutra
Light Painter, Co-Organizer
Event Host
Lover of portrait, equine and pet photography.
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