Letter From Indonesia
Jogging in Jakarta? You may find pictures of yourself posted online
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Street photographers line the area around the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex in the Senayan area of Central Jakarta.
ST PHOTO: KARINA TEHUSIJARANA
- Running photography is a growing trend in Jakarta, as photographers turn candid shots into cash, selling image of ordinary joggers in popular spots for 50,000 rupiah to 100,000 rupiah apiece.
- AI app Fotoyu helps runners find photos of themselves online, but privacy concerns arose after a viral post, leading to a photo-deletion feature.
- An influx of photographers and customer fatigue has resulted in softer sales despite the growing popularity of running in Jakarta.
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JAKARTA – In Jakarta, where well-maintained pavements are scarce, runners flock to a handful of pedestrian-friendly enclaves – from the Gelora Bung Karno multi-purpose complex in upscale Senayan to townships just outside the city, like Bintaro Jaya and Bumi Serpong Damai.
And where runners congregate, so do photographers.
