Bryan Clay, "world's greatest athlete"

Congrats to Bryan Clay for bringing the gold home to the USA. Bryan won the decathlon, the first American since 1996. It is believed that when King Gustav V of Sweden presented awards at the 1912 Olympic Games of Stockholm, he proclaimed to the decathlon winner at the time, an American Indian named Jim Thorpe, as the world's top athlete. "You sir, are the world's greatest athlete." Since that time, the winner has earned the title, "world's greatest athlete". 10 events over two days.......I have to agree!
This shot of Bryan was taken in our San Diego studio. For more athlete portraits, visit www.mantoani.com.

Portfolio Three : Personalities

Tim Mantoani loves photographing people. Whether Tim is on a commercial assignment or photographing special moments impromptu, he understands the essence of time. So much so, that in many cases, there is only a brief moment available to capture the moment Tim is looking for. Tim is interested in his subjects and celebrates "their" essence by capturing their persona through the camera.



Tim has worked with ESPN Magazine to Sports Illustrated, Qualcomm to Coca-Cola, and on assignment for magazines and ad campaigns worldwide. Personality portraits is an art form and a special part of the photographic process. Thankfully, and for all of us, Tim enjoys this process passionately.