Distant runner on an open road with Cape Town's mountains behind — running photographer Cape Town
— Running photographer in Cape Town

Running photography
in Cape Town

Track, road, and trail. Real running images for athletes, brands, and race campaigns — stills and video from one operator.

— Why me for running photography

I shoot from
inside the run.

I'm a photographer and videographer in Cape Town, and I run. That's the difference on a running shoot — I know where the stride opens up, when the light sits low across the road, and the half-second a frame goes from fine to usable. Solo operator, 10+ years in the sports industry: one brief, one contact, one delivery. Track, road, trail — shot around your movement, not staged around it.

10+ years
Years in sports industry
HYROX, XTERRA
Major event series shot
14 Days
Max delivery turnaround
Cape Town
Based in Cape Town, SA
Runner catching her breath after a road session — running photographer Cape Town
Running photographer - Cape Town
— How a running shoot works

A running session.

01
ATHLETE SESSIONS

A shoot built around you — track, road, or trail. 1.5 hours, up to three locations, direction on pace and form where you want it. 50+ edited images and one 15-second reel, delivered within five working days.

02
RACE & EVENT DAY

Full coverage of your race or running event, from the start line to the finish face. Same-day social cuts while it's live, complete edit within 7–14 days. Image volume scaled to the event.

03
BRAND & CAMPAIGN

Running brands, footwear, and kit shot in action with real runners — not models pretending to run. Editorial stills and product-in-motion for campaigns, lookbooks, and paid social. Photo and video from one shoot.

— Selected Running work

Recent Running Projects.

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— Client reviews

what clients say

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— Frequently asked questions

Running photography in Cape Town.
What to know.

What does a running photoshoot cost in Cape Town?

A standard running shoot — 2 to 3 hours on location, around 60 edited images including action, lifestyle, and portrait frames — starts in the lower-to-mid R-thousands. Multi-location shoots, race coverage, or athlete content packages with video are quoted per project. I'll send a clear scope within 24 hours of your enquiry, with usage rights agreed upfront.

Where do you shoot running in Cape Town?

Best locations depend on the look you want. Sea Point Promenade and the Atlantic coast for clean coastal frames at sunrise or sunset. Table Mountain road, Signal Hill, and Lion's Head for elevation and dramatic backgrounds. Stellenbosch athletics stadium for track work. Newlands Forest and the surrounding trails for forest running. I scout with you before the shoot so the brief matches the brand.

Do you shoot races and running events?

Yes. I've covered events including the Two Oceans Marathon for Rugani and various Cape Town race series. For race photography, the deliverable depends on what you need — athlete-focused frames for brand storytelling, broad coverage for race organisers, or sponsor-activation content. Same-day social cuts during the event and full edited gallery within 7 days.

— Let's work together

Got a project?
Let's talk scope.

Tell me about your project — sport, event, or campaign. I'll come back with a clear scope and timeline within 24 hours

m.haas@mh-content.com
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