Dahlia Zener of Glacier Peak at the 2026 WIAA State Cross Country Championships, 4A Girls Varsity, Sun Willows, Pasco WA

Fall XC 2026 · Next stop: NXR Northwest, Spokane

A coach is going to search your name.

Make sure something good comes back. WIAA-credentialed cross country and track coverage across Washington — delivered inside 48 hours, with your name, school, event and location written into every file.

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Dahlia Zener, Glacier Peak
WIAA State XC 2026
Sun Willows, Pasco WA

5.0★ (61 Reviews) WIAA credentialed Published at DyeStat & WestcoastXC SafeSport certified $1M liability GA4 certified

KM 1.0What's includedAthletics

Shot solo. Delivered in 48 hours.

No crew, no reveal sale, no watermark. One photographer who knows where the race is decided and stays out of the way of your season.

48 Hours

Full-resolution gallery after every meet. Not a preview. Not a teaser. The files.

Your Name

Written into the file itself. Name, school, event, location, date — in the IPTC and EXIF data, not just the folder name. That's how a search finds you.

Licensed

Recruiting, NIL, and your own feed. In writing. You don't have to ask twice.

Capped

One athlete per heat. So the athletes who book actually get covered instead of appearing in the background of someone else's race.

He strives to have each photo represent the emotion of the athlete at their best, and he only makes the best ones available.
Frank Durocher — Parent, Olympia High School

KM 2.0PortfolioThe work

Where it gets decided.

Hover any frame — the caption is the actual filename I ship. Structured, searchable, readable by a crawler. That isn't a flourish, it's the product.

Dylan Rowell after a sub-four-minute mile, Brooks PR Invitational 2026 — brooks-pr-2026-dylan-rowell-sub-4-mile-exhaustion.webp

Exhausted runner portrait after a track meet at Mt. Tahoma, Tacoma WA — exhausted-runner-portrait-mt-tahoma-track-meet-5.webp

Elite high school athletes at the Nike Jesuit Twilight Relays 2026 — jesuit-twilight-relays-2026-high-school-elite-athletes.webp

Catherine Harju, Stadium High School, editorial track portrait — editorial-photoshoot-2025-catherine-harju.webp

Runner at the Capital City Marathon 2026, Olympia WA — capital-city-marathon-2026-quin-zola-2.webp

Editorial sports photography at the Mt. Tahoma Track Festival, Tacoma WA — mt-tahoma-track-tacoma-wa-editorial-sports-photography-2.webp

KM 3.0ScheduleBeen / going

Where I've been. Where I'm going.

Pasco is in the books — all twelve State races are live. Next stop: NXR Northwest in Spokane, then Nike Cross Nationals, then the track season opens in March.

Where I'm goingFall 2026 · 2 to go

11.20.26NXR NorthwestThe Course Spokane Valley, Spokane Valley WA · Nov 20–21Editorial 12.05.26Nike Cross NationalsGlendoveer Golf Course, Portland OREditorial

03.27.27Issaquah Ice BreakerTrack & Field · Season openerSpring '27

04.22.27Nike / Jesuit Twilight RelaysTrack & Field · Apr 22–23Spring '27

05.01.27South Sound ClassicTrack & FieldSpring '27

05.27.27WIAA State Track ChampionshipsTrack & Field · May 27–29Spring '27

NXR and NXN are editorial only · One athlete per heat · Track bookings by email · Full schedule →

Where I've been10,500+ frames delivered

Nov 2026WIAA State XC ChampionshipsSun Willows Golf Course, Pasco WA · All 12 races2,443 Oct 2026Westside ClassicChambers Creek, University Place WA776 Oct 2026SPSL/PSL/NPSL XC ChampsFort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood WA799 Oct 2026SPSL 4A ChampionshipFort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood WA289 Oct 2026HOKA John Payne InvitationalChambers Creek, University Place WA250 Oct 2026Nike 18th Annual TwilightLegion Memorial GC, Everett WA124 Sep 2026Nike Portland XCBlue Lake Regional Park, Fairview OR416 Sep 2026Ft. Steilacoom InvitationalFort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood WA324 Sep 2026Olympia XC ClassicLBA Park, Olympia WA265 Apr 2026Arcadia InvitationalArcadia, CALive May 2026WIAA State ChampionshipTacoma, WA · Track & FieldLive

Plus 22 more meets, 2024–2026 · Open the archive →

KM 4.0CommercialFor organizations

Volunteer framing a roof seen from below through open joists, Habitat Women Build 2026

Same problem, wearing a hard hat

A customer is going to search your category.

Same system, different subject. I photograph the people who run organizations across the South Sound — leadership, crews, volunteers, and the rooms they actually work in — then deliver files built so a search engine can read them.

Capture

Documentary, not staged. Real people in the room where the work happens, on a normal working day.

Metadata

IPTC and EXIF written into the file — copyright, keywords, geo-coordinates, alt descriptions.

Schema

Custom JSON-LD. ImageObject, LocalBusiness, hasOfferCatalog.

Measurement

GA4 events on image interaction, Search Console verification, a recorded before and after.

Request a commercial shoot — from $3,500

KM 4.5Commissioned workSame grid, different subject

The same 48 hours, off the track.

Identical process, identical file structure. The only thing that changes is who's in the frame.

Jennifer Harju editorial portrait session, Olympia WA 2026 — editorial-photoshoot-2026-jennifer-harju.webp

Jennifer Harju editorial session, second frame, 2026 — editorial-photoshoot-2026-jennifer-harju-rmp.webp

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amir-yousef-headshot-browsers-bookstore-olympia-wa-russell-moore.jpg

Commissioned by

South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity NW Education Access Abacor Swantown Inn Three Trees Yoga Olympia High School

Russell’s work on our webpage was exactly what was needed to jumpstart our marketing for our next teacher training. For a business owner who likes to know more details than most but also recognizes the value in engaging others with more expertise, Russell was the perfect partner. He explained the work he was doing in a way that I understood it and let me handle tasks that I felt I could, giving me step by step instructions, which also gave me just enough “behind the scenes” to understand the overall process and trust that Russell was putting us on the right path to success. Ultimately, I was able to say, “can you please just handle it” without hesitation, freeing me up to focus on the in person marketing. I am excited to see what results our new webpage brings in the coming months.
Shawn Harju — Owner, Three Trees Yoga

KM 5.0BookPricing & contact

— · — Finish · — · —

Next stop: Spokane.

Pasco is delivered. Next stop is NXR Northwest in Spokane, Nov 20–21, as editorial coverage. Track and invitational bookings go by email, one athlete per heat. Most meets sell out 10–14 days before first gun.

…would really love to support you as well, not just because of the quality of your work, which is always top notch, but also because I felt your work really impacts local running, with both the journalism and photography.
Gunnar Morgan — Distance Runner, Rochester High School, Class of 2025

The Wire

Track & XC On-Site Airdrop

$150Flat

Your 3 best frames from the race, curated and airdropped on-site before you leave the venue. Dominate the feed before the meet is over.

Track & XC Specific Coverage
3 Best Frames, Curated On-Site
Airdropped Before You Leave
Zero Wait Time

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The Sideline

Full Race Day Coverage

$350Flat

I embed in your meet for full-day documentary coverage — chasing the decisive moments as they unfold. Exact coverage scope varies by venue access and event flow.

Full-Day Documentary Coverage
Action & Candid Focus
Every High-Res File + NIL License
48-Hour "Press" Turnaround

Book me for invitational coverage

The Media Day

Commercial Sports Portraits

$700All-In

The commercial editorial look. Precise lighting and directive coaching to build your personal brand — on location or in-studio.

60-Minute Creative Session
Director-Level Posing Coaching
Mobile Studio — I Come to You
Includes 10 Hero Images
3 "Impact" Edits for Instagram

Book me for track media day

The Season Pass

The Visual Retainer

$4,500/ Season

Application-only — three athletes for the 2027 track season. One major meet a month, plus a monthly portrait session. The full archive, built across your season.

One Major Meet a Month
Monthly Portrait Session
Full Metadata & Licensing
NIL-Ready Deliverables

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The Build

Commercial · AEC / Gov / Brand

$3,500/ Day

One day on site, delivered in seven days. The same system as the track — built so a search engine can read your organization.

Documentary Capture — Real Operation
40 Processed Files, Full Licensing
IPTC / EXIF Metadata Baked In
Custom JSON-LD Schema
GA4 Measurement & Before/After Report

Request a Shoot

(360) 356-1801

FAQCommon questionsHelp

What you might be wondering.

What happens after I book?

You'll get a confirmation within 24 hours with your meet details, payment link, and what to expect on race day. After the meet, your gallery goes live within 48 hours — no watermarks, no upsells.

What's the difference between The Wire and The Sideline?

The Wire ($150) is an on-site airdrop — I shoot your race, pick your 3 best frames, and airdrop them to you before you leave the venue. Zero wait. The Sideline ($350) is full documentary coverage across the meet — every race I can access, all high-res files delivered within 48 hours. Exact scope varies by venue access and event conditions.

What does "licensed" mean?

You can use the photos for recruiting profiles, NIL content, social media, and personal portfolios. I retain copyright, but you get a broad usage license in writing — no need to ask permission for every post.

What if it rains?

Cross country happens in all weather. I shoot rain or shine. If a meet is outright cancelled by the host, your booking rolls to the next available meet or refunds in full — your choice.

How do I download my files?

Your gallery lives on a private client page. You can download individual files or the entire gallery as a ZIP. Every file is full-resolution with your metadata already baked in.

What is NIL?

Name, Image, and Likeness — the rules that let student-athletes earn money from their personal brand. College rules come from the NCAA; Washington high school rules come from the WIAA, so check with your school before signing any deal. My license covers your use of the photos.

What is IPTC / EXIF metadata?

Hidden data written into every photo file: your name, school, event, location, and date. When a coach or recruiter searches your name, search engines can read this data and surface your photos. It's the difference between being found and being invisible.

How does commercial pricing work?

The Build starts at $3,500 for a single-day shoot — 40 processed files, full licensing, metadata and schema included. Multi-day retainers and quarterly visual-asset programs are quoted after a short scoping call. Every engagement includes the measurement report, so you can see the assets working.

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