Proposal

Eau Claire Marathon Photographer

Community partner: Eau Claire Marathon

Supervisor: Abby Seipel

Beginning date:
2026-10-30

Ending Date:
2027-05-02

Project Proposal Description

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Briefly describe the project and the community need to be addressed.

Answer Students will support the Eau Claire Marathon by capturing photography throughout race weekend, documenting participants, volunteers, spectators, and the overall event experience. These photos will help celebrate the accomplishments of runners and walkers of all abilities while providing valuable content for future event marketing and community engagement. The community need addressed is the availability of quality event photography that showcases the excitement, inclusivity, and community impact of one of Eau Claire's largest annual events. This project gives students hands-on experience in event and sports photography while helping the Eau Claire Marathon share its story, recognize community involvement, and promote future participation.

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What is the mission of the agency or organization?

Answer To organize, promote, and deliver running events that safely create running, social, and charitable opportunities in our community.

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What skills are required for this project?

Answer Students should have prior photography experience and a strong understanding of composition, lighting, and capturing action or candid moments. Experience with sports or event photography is preferred. Students should be reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently outdoors throughout race weekend. Applicants may be asked to submit a portfolio or examples of previous photography work to confirm eligibility for the project.

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What are the learning objectives for this project

Answer Students will apply their photography skills in a real-world event setting, gain experience capturing action and candid moments, and build their professional portfolios while supporting community engagement and promoting an inclusive running event.

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What are the availability requirements for the student?

Answer hall-EAU-ween 5K: Friday, October 30th 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. ho h-EAU ho 5K: Saturday, December 12th 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. xox-EAU 5K: Saturday, February 13th 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Eau Claire Marathon Weekend: Saturday, May 1st - Sunday, May 2nd

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Additional information (not required).

Answer Compensation may be available for the right candidate once the project's minimum required hours have been met. This opportunity is ideal for students looking to gain hands-on experience while contributing to a major community event.

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