Capturing the Grit and Glory of Pacific Northwest Cross Country

On the course for the meets that define a season: Districts, State, NXR, and NXN Nike Cross Nationals.

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AS FEATURED IN

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The Championship Journey

The Road to State: League & District Finals

The start of the 2024 Westside Classic XC Championship with Central Kitsap, Gig Harbor, Federal Way, and peninsula runners compete for position
Kailey Slevin working towards a birth at the state championship
Jefferson Smith of South kitsap is chased down by Rogers runners at the SPSL championship
A runner from Puyallup finishes her races with a bloody nose

The State Championships: Pasco

Runners from Cascade Christian celebrate a successful season at the end of their WIAA XC State Championship Race
Runners from Peninsula, Gig Harbor, White River fight for position at the WIAA XC State Championship

The National Stage: NXR & NXN.

Jane Hedengren wins NXN 2024
An athlete takes a moment to breath at the end of NXN
Charie Vauss wins NXN 2024

Championship Packages & Portraits

The Athlete Spotlight Session

This is my premium offering, designed for athletes and families who want to commemorate an entire season of dedication. This one-hour, on-location session is a creative collaboration where we'll produce a gallery of 20-25 clean, artistic, and powerful portraits. We can shoot at your home track, a favorite trail, or an urban location to capture your unique personality. These sessions are scheduled outside of meet days to ensure we have the perfect light and creative freedom.

The Guaranteed Athlete Gallery

As a credentialed contributor for WestCoastXC, my primary role at major championships (State, NXR, NXN) is to provide comprehensive editorial coverage of the entire event. While I cannot be hired as a personal photographer during the meet, I offer a 'Guaranteed Gallery' for a very limited number of athletes. By pre-registering for this exclusive service, you ensure that while I am performing my duties, I will make a special, focused effort to capture a curated gallery of 5-7 high-impact images of your athlete at key moments. Availability is extremely limited to maintain the integrity of my editorial responsibilities.

My name is Russell Moore, and I believe that a season of hard work deserves to be remembered with more than just a finishing time. As a photographer and a contributor for WestCoastXC, I spend my fall on the course, immersed in the world of Pacific Northwest cross country. I'm not just there to take pictures; I'm there to tell the story of the entire championship journey.

The images you've seen on this page—the grit at the starting line, the fight on the hills, and the glory at the finish—are the moments I live for. My process is built on a deep respect for the sport and the athletes who give it their all. I aim to create images that are not only technically excellent but emotionally resonant, capturing the quiet determination and peak action that define a season.

The Photographer

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What my clients are saying

  • A man standing outdoors with a green, blurred natural background, wearing glasses, a denim shirt, an orange cardigan, and a necklace with a pendant.

    "Russell’s photos completely exceeded my expectations. They are absolutely stunning! He has such a gift, not only in setting up and capturing the shots but also in the way he edits them. The whole process felt effortless and fun. I never felt pressured or awkward in front of the camera. Instead, it was like spending time with a friend who happened to be taking incredible photos. Russell made me feel completely at ease, and the results are even better than I imagined."

    Brock Herrington

  • Close-up of a young woman with blue eyes and light brown hair, wearing a blue Nike athletic jacket, outdoors against a gray background.

    "Russell helped me feel more natural when I typically struggle to take photos. He told me exactly how to pose and position. I was so happy with the results and would totally do another shoot with him."

    Catherine Harju

  • A young female athlete stands on a running track with her arms crossed, wearing a yellow sports uniform with 'STADIUM' printed on it, in front of a stadium and steep steps.

    "The results were absolutely phenomenal. Russell made it super easy for us... As a parent, I didn’t have to do much except get her to the shoot and be present. Thank you for such a memorable experience."

    Shawn Harju

  • A person with short dark hair and blonde streaks, wearing a black lace top, smiling outdoors in front of a grand building with steps and greenery.

    "I had such a great experience working with Russell! From the very beginning, I felt completely comfortable, which is so important to me as a trans woman. They were incredibly queer-friendly 🏳️‍🌈 and more than happy to collaborate with me on poses and locations. The whole process felt easy and affirming, and I’m so excited to use these photos for my author’s website!"

    Jade Laresca