Let’s be honest — most race photos suck.
They’re blurry, poorly timed, or taken from angles that make even elite athletes look like they’re about to pass out. The colors are flat, the lighting is harsh, and you can almost hear the photographer’s shutter clicking through a thousand other runners before and after you.
And the reason is simple: it’s a volume game.
The Problem With Race Photography
Traditional race photography is built around one thing — volume. The goal is to shoot as many participants as possible, upload thousands of compressed, low-quality photos to save storage costs, and hope a few people will buy.
Since not everyone will purchase, there’s little incentive to make every image incredible. The standard is low, and it shows.
But here’s the thing — it doesn’t have to be this way.
Who We Are
I’m Sean Menezes, founder of RaceCapture.
Before building this company, I served as a military officer, leading teams at home and overseas. My background is in operations and logistics — building systems that perform under pressure, and ensuring missions are executed with precision.
RaceCapture was born from that same mindset: taking something chaotic and unpredictable, like race day, and turning it into a perfectly executed operation.
How We’re Changing the Game
At RaceCapture, we set out to redefine what race media can be. Here’s how:
- We hire the best local creators. Photographers and videographers who care about the story behind every athlete.
- We use the latest and greatest gear. Cameras and lenses built for professional cinematic results, even in the toughest conditions.
- Every photo is edited by Sean Menezes Photography. No shortcuts, no AI mass filters — just real editing and attention to detail.
- We shoot, edit, and deliver on the fly. Athletes receive their photos within hours of the race, not days or weeks later.
- High-quality images built for both social and print. You’ll actually want to post these.
- Bib tagging + advanced facial recognition. Every athlete gets their photos — no one’s left out.
- Fair pricing that gives back. A portion of proceeds directly supports mental health initiatives for military and first responders.
The Results Speak for Themselves
To date, we’ve delivered over 100,000 photos to athletes within hours of race day — all while raising the bar for what community race media can look like.
When you book RaceCapture, you’re not just hiring photographers — you’re partnering with a team obsessed with excellence, storytelling, and execution.
Book us for your next event today, and leave the media to us.
