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Event & Race Photography
At Focal Flame Photography, we understand that competition day isn't just any day. It's, well, THE day. The one you've been anticipating. "Go" day. Whether you're competing against the clock, your personal record, or your best buddy, it's a day to dig deep. A day to celebrate the power of the human spirit.
When we photograph sports events - whether we're covering 5K running races, mud runs, triathlons, bike races, or team sports - our goal is to capture YOUR moment, whether that's the "I-just-left-it-all-on-the-course" exhausted exhilaration of a finish line shot, or a wickedly funny candid of you and your friends before the competition.
After each event we serve, join our Facebook page, Twitter feed, or click here to find out when photos are available. If you made your email available when registering for the event, you may receive a custom email with direct links to images of you (if you wore a visible bib number). Photos are typically available within a few days of the event - we pride ourselves on super-speedy turnaround time. Once released on focalflamestore.com, your prints, digitals, postcards, stickers, canvases, and more are just a click away. Great for yourself, family/friends, or thank-you gifts to training partners or coaches. Need help with making a purchase from the online store at focalflamestore.com? Click here for full details.
Lead Photographer Clint Thayer has studied sports photography at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, and his work has received awards in juried photography exhibits in the Midwest and beyond, including exhibition at the National Art Museum of Sport in Indianapolis, IN. His photography is recognized for its strong composition and technical approach. Thayer has contributed to publications including Cyclocross Magazine, Silent Sports, and M Magazine.
“My goal to make sure that as many racers as possible have magazine-quality photographs available so that they can remember their season, because I consider all of the athletes to be rock stars,” says Thayer.
What Others Are Saying...
“Race Day Events loves having Focal Flame at our races. The pictures he’s taken are the most artistic and beautiful event photos we’ve seen by far; they’ve been great for marketing our events online, and are an awesome memento for our participants.”
Lauren & Ryan Griessmeyer
Race Day Events LLC
“Clint Thayer is not only a gift to our area but he's a gift to sports photography on a much wider scale. His deep affection for understanding the science of photography and the innate sense of composition blend together in beautiful results.
If you look at his portfolio, you see what he can accomplish but my recommendation surpasses those qualities. He is somebody that marries a project and becomes personally involved.
He has the great passion for the subject - just as much as I did. He became a great companion in every project he takes. Whether it was photography for the Madison Shamrock Shuffle, Ironman Wisconsin or my 40th birthday, he pours himself into the art of photography. ”
Steve Donovan
Madison Shamrock Shuffle Race Director & Custom Sports Photography Client
"Clint and Robyn are fantastic people and amazing at what they do! They always go above and beyond, I highly recommend them to every race organization I'm involved with. Their attention to detail is spectacular and the added value they provide is exceptional, they take the time to understand the organization/cause behind each race and even help promote it through social media."
Julie Holberg
Race Director/Owner, Limitless Sports & Design, LLC
I received my pictures yesterday and they are spectacular! I had such a great time with my group of "adult-onset athlete" girlfriends and you captured it perfectly! I generally abhor pictures with me in them, but when I looked at these and saw on my face how happy I was that day, how much I love the sport and what I do for "fun" that I had to have them. I'm so glad you were there!
Jackie - Silver Lake racer