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Figure Skating Photographer

Help an aspiring photographer and get an exclusive calendar, as well as other rewards!

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Figure Skating Photographer

Figure Skating Photographer

Figure Skating Photographer

Figure Skating Photographer

Figure Skating Photographer

Help an aspiring photographer and get an exclusive calendar, as well as other rewards!

Help an aspiring photographer and get an exclusive calendar, as well as other rewards!

Help an aspiring photographer and get an exclusive calendar, as well as other rewards!

Help an aspiring photographer and get an exclusive calendar, as well as other rewards!

Daria Rudakova
Daria Rudakova
Daria Rudakova
Daria Rudakova
4 Campaigns |
Moscow, Russian Federation
$1,633 USD 63 backers
136% of $1,200 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
I’m an amateur who rediscovered their love for photography through figure skating. Now I travel around the world as much as I can, visiting skating events and taking pictures. I love doing that, and I love sharing those photos, and I love when those photos reach the athletes themselves! That is why I need your help to upgrade my equipment to bring you more and better photos, and in turn give back to you with exclusive rewards, including special figure skating calendars. 日本語で下⬇️

In Short

I'm just a Russian girl who fell in love with figure skating a couple years ago and quickly discovered how much I loved taking photos at the events. Since then, I've been working hard to improve, visiting as many competitions as I can. I'm working on becoming an official press photographer so I can access even more events, have better angles and more opportunities to take photos. In the meantime, I need to upgrade my equipment, but all my funds are going towards travel expenses & event tickets. This is where you come in!

My Goal And Your Rewards

My main goal for now is to upgrade to Canon f/2.8 70-200 IS. Currently I can regularly borrow a better body (Canon 5D) but not a lens that would allow me to take pictures of better quality. So that's my main priority!

This is how the funding is going to be distributed:

  • I'm planning to buy a used lens which costs around 50k RUB (~740 USD).
  • Around 15k RUB (~220 USD) is what I'll need for printing the physical rewards.
  • Around 7k-8k RUB (104-120 USD) is going towards shipping.
  • About 5k RUB (~75 USD) + 25 USD (since I'm using a non-US bank account) will cover the platform fees

As thanks for your contributions, I've prepared a range of rewards, including digital-only and physical! The highlights include:

  • figure skating calendars with my favourite photos from 2017-2018 season and the dates of the most important competitions coming up in 2019
  • two special calendars dedicated to my favourite skaters: Shoma Uno and Wakaba Higuchi, as well as an option for you to create your own, custom calendar made of any photos I have!*
  • your own special collection of photos of any skater or team participating at a competition I'm going to in 2018-2019 season (currently: Lombardia Trophy 2018, Grand Prix Helsinki 2018, Rostelecom Cup 2018, more tba)
  • 10x15 photo cards with any photo of your choosing
  • and more :)

*Except for some photos from Lombardia Trophy 2017, since I've lost some of the original files from there. Please inquire for details.

Stretch Goals

In case I reach 1600$, I'll be able to buy Canon f/2.8 70-200 IS II! I will also send a photo card to every backer starting from 5$ (in which case I will require your mail address if you haven't provided one yet)!

Risks & Challenges

In case I don't reach my goal, I will still use the money to save up and buy the lens I need – it will just take a bit longer. I will still send out all the rewards, as well. I will continue to try and bring you the best photos I can, as much as I'm able to!

This is my first campaign, but I have a lot of experience with printed materials and shipping thanks to my previous work, so I am confident we'll be able to do this! I am always open for questions in the comments here or on my Twitter.

Other Ways You Can Help

Even if you can't contribute directly, that's okay. Consider visiting my website, subscribing to my instagram account for the newest photos, retweeting photos I share on my Twitter account. And please share information about the campaign! If you want to translate this into other languages to share with more fans, I will be eternally grateful & send you a photo card as a thanks. Please get in touch on Twitter or send me an e-mail.

日本語

こんにちは!私はルダコヴァ ダリア (verit). このページを訪問していただきありがとうございます。

ロシアのフィギュアスケーティングの写真家です、さまざまなイベントへの旅を楽しみです、皆さんと写真をオンラインで共有しています。

私はより良くなり、正式な写真家になりたいです。 私のもう一つの目標は、より良い写真を撮るためにカメラレンズをアップグレードすることです。

あなたの助けを借りて、私はより良いフィギュアスケート写真家になることを目指しています。

応援よろしくお願いします!

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20% OFF Custom FS Calendar!
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20% OFF Custom FS Calendar!

$32 USD
You get a CUSTOM CALENDAR! You choose any photos among the ones I have up on flickr — or you can even inquire for some specific skaters (from competitions I’ve been to) and I’ll see what I can do. • 2019 A3 wall calendar • 12 months + a cover • dates of major figure skating competitions + a 10x15 photo of your choice!
Included Items
  • Printed Photo, 10x15
  • Custom FS Calendar
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Thank you!

$1 USD
Thank you very much for your support!
Included Items
  • Thank you!
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
0 claimed
Get A High Quality Photo!

Get A High Quality Photo!

$3 USD
A picture of your choice sent to you ONLINE in original size. You are free to print it or just use it digitally, as a wallpaper if you want! *You may not claim it as your own or resell it.
Included Items
  • Digital Photo, original size
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Get A Photo Card of Choice!

Get A Photo Card of Choice!

$7 USD
I will mail you a 10x15 photo of your choice, printed on high quality photo paper. Shipping included!
Included Items
  • Printed Photo, 10x15
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
7 out of 40 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Photos on Request

Photos on Request

$10 USD
You can request a SPECIAL GALLERY OF A SKATER/TEAM participating in the upcoming events I’m going to (Lombardia Trophy, Grand Prix Finland, Grand Prix Russia, more tba). I will make sure to take pictures of those skaters, send you 15 high quality edited photos and the rest without editing (online). *You can change your request if someone drops out.
Included Items
  • Special Skater Gallery!
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
18 claimed
20% OFF FS Calendar

20% OFF FS Calendar

$20 USD
You get a 2019 calendar with my photos! • 2019 A3 wall calendar • 12 months + a cover • different figure skating photos for every month • dates of major competitions: ISU Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix, ISU Championships
Included Items
  • Figure Skating Calendar
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
1 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
20%OFF Wakaba Higuchi Calendar

20%OFF Wakaba Higuchi Calendar

$24 USD
You get a SPECIAL CALENDAR with photos of Wakaba Higuchi! • 2019 A3 wall calendar • 12 months + a cover • different figure skating photos for every month • dates of major figure skating competitions Does not include additional photo.
Included Items
  • FS Calendar: Wakaba Higuchi
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
1 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
20% OFF Shoma Uno Calendar!

20% OFF Shoma Uno Calendar!

$24 USD
You get a SPECIAL CALENDAR with photos of Shoma Uno! • 2019 A3 wall calendar • 12 months + a cover • different figure skating photos for every month • dates of major figure skating competitions Does not include additional photo.
Included Items
  • FS Calendar: Shoma Uno
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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