A process for providing event photographs for inspection, selection and distribution
via a computer network generally includes the steps of taking event photographs,
associating identifying data with each photograph taken, transferring the photographs
to a computer network server, and permitting access to the server for searching
of a particular photograph utilizing the identifying data. The identifying data
can include a name of an event participant, a number corresponding to a number
worn by the event participant, the date and time the photograph was taken, or a
code captured from a component as it passes a sensor. Such a component can be passive
or active and can include a bar code, inductive device or an electronic transmitting
device which is worn by the event participant. The event participants are informed
of the identifying data by posting the identifying data associated with each photograph
so that it is made available to the participants of the event for later use in
searching the server. The photographs are cataloged in the server according to
the identifying data and can be subsequently ordered using the server which is
typically an Internet web-site.