My friend Peter and I had an opportunity to photograph the runners in the April 13, 2014 Rock’n Roll Raleigh Marathon this past Sunday. It was a gorgeous day and there was over 12,500 runners competing for this two-part event. The first part was a 13 mile half marathon and then there was the 26 mile full marathon. Being the lifestyle photographers that we are, Peter and I were bound and determined to capture and create some of our best black-and-white work possible… and I think we did! The sun was on our side and we were able to get flattering portrait lighting on some of the most interesting runners. The crowds and the band were pretty awesome too and they filled the streets with cheers and encouragement. I can’t tell you how many spouses picked up the pace with their partners towards the end. We watched as they helped carry them over the finish line…it was a very moving experience! This event was so popular that they have rescheduled another race in Raleigh on the second weekend of April 2015.

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Pete Finkelstein is a local friend and photographer that was with Tom at the race. He took a bunch of cool shots! Check out Pete’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Gallery

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