My Saturday began at 4:30am with a pick through my pink hair, a pair of pink Strawberry Shortcake knee-high socks, pink capris, pink earrings, nose ring, pink mascara, pink eye shadow, and a purple team shirt. PINK overkill? Nah. Just the perfect look for a perfect day at an amazing event.
Saturday, September 14th marked my 3rd year photographing the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. I shoot for all of the survivors, their family and friends; but most importantly to honor my Mom, a 13 year breast cancer survivor. I take great pride in what I do and I love that I have the ability to share it with so many people.
Each year, I am joined by other local photographers that are awesome enough to donate their time and talent to covering this HUGE event. This year, I had the privilege of working with these 4 amazing individuals: Sarah R. of Sarah Anne Photography, Samantha G. of SJG Photography, Lisa H. of Hezlep Photography, and Adam G. of Gabbard Photography.
L-R: Angie, my camera and human wrangler, Lindsey (me,) Sarah, Samantha, Lisa, and Adam.
Not only did I have a great shooting team to work with, but I was fortunate to have my Grandma K. graciously manning my booth space for a 3rd year.
And if that wasn’t enough, my favorite henna artist, Jill Jaiswall hung out at my booth too; offering up some free henna to race participants.
Prior to all the running and walking, people congregated around the GABP for some breakfast at the Komen Kafe, takeaways throughout the sponsor expo, and a Jazzercize warm-up on the main stage.
This year’s event consisted of a 10K run (8am,) a 5K run/walk (9am,) and a 2K family fun walk (9:30am.)
THIS is the 5K crowd and THESE images do not do this crowd justice.
(And the purple shirt with the cutest kid in the world on his shoulders… those are my boys.)
Did I mention that I love making new friends?
The route took participants across and along the Ohio River, via two bridges and along the Newport Levy.
All culminating at my absolute favorite shooting spot… the finish line.
And if I could post all 700+ images from that spot on this blog, I would. (But, for those that do want to check out ALL of those finish line shots, I offer up this link.) The smiles, tears, hugs and high-fives were never-ending. And I do not lie, my human wrangler, Angie has to drag me, kicking and screaming from the finish line every year to make the next deadline in the stadium.
So, what happens inside the Great American Ball Park, you ask? First, the kids take to the field (well, the brown dirt part around the field) for the Annual Kids Fun Run!
And then, every year Komen gets a group shot of all of the survivors in a creative way. For the 2nd year in a row, this magic was created in the stands (baseball is apparently still happening.) 
And along with the group photo, survivors and guests are entertained by performers and speakers.
The speakers are amazing. The performances are amazing. The crowd is amazing. The survivors are amazing. And the entire day (though it is over before noon) is beyond amazing and I cannot wait for next year.
And if you were at the race and would like to find yourself in the crowd OR if you would just like to see all the fun that was missed, please visit my website for the complete collection of images from the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 2013.
I will end this post with a series of photographer action shots. 
❤ Lindsey
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