Running in the Frame

Somer Kreisman

Somer Kreisman’s story doesn’t center on pace or podiums—it lives in the space between movement and meaning. As a photographer, physical therapist, and trail runner, she brings an uncommon perspective to the culture of running: part creative process, part embodiment, part presence.

In this profile from Currently Running, she reflects on growing up on Whidbey Island, burning out on art school, rediscovering joy in photography, and how trail running gave her both focus and flow. It’s a portrait of a runner who doesn't separate creativity and effort—but moves through them as one.

Somer Kreisman is a running photographer and physical therapist based in the Pacific Northwest. Her work captures movement with a rare intimacy—shaped by years spent both behind the lens and on the trails. With roots on Whidbey Island and a background in fine art photography, Somer brings a unique perspective to the stories she tells through images.