Running Class Photography — FREEDOM x GTTEND Running Club "First Drop"

FREEDOM, a Korean fitness brand, teamed up with running club GTTEND for their first collab session, "First Drop," and FADEIN STUDIO covered it as a running class shoot. From gear checks outside the bakery, to running action along the Han River, to group celebration shots at the finish — we followed the whole session.

Before the start — the short window of gear checks

A running class shoot isn't finished with running shots alone. Adjusting a running vest tag, retying shoelaces, checking a teammate's gear — these pre-start moments show the nervous energy of the day. FREEDOM goods bags stacked outside the bakery, the GTTEND banner — we caught the collab mood first.

Running class action — staying with the crew, not stopping

Once the crew starts running, it doesn't stop. The shooter has to read the route ahead and get in position first, to capture the real speed of the line moving through the tree-lined path or along the riverside. It has to be a running photo, not a walking one, for running class content to be convincing.

Han River overlook — the whole crew in one frame

At a scenic overlook midway through the course, the entire crew comes into one frame — resting against the railing with the bridge and skyline behind, flag-bearers turned back toward the camera. These are the shots that show the scale of a brand running club.

After the finish — when the expressions are best

Back at the bakery, the whole crew applauding and cheering together, high-fives at the counter, arms raised with the GTTEND banner, a solo dynamic pose with a grin — the expression right after the finish can't be directed. You have to catch it in the one or two minutes right after.

Need a running class or run crew shoot covered?

Brand running club launches, run crew sessions, HYROX personal coverage — FADEIN STUDIO is a Seoul-based fitness and running production team. From pre-run prep to running action to finish-line shots, photo and video are covered by one team at the same time.

See more on running crew brand shooting in our FREEDOM Run Crew story, and on HYROX personal coverage in our HYROX Korea · One Athlete story.