Unlike traditional school-style photography, we use a specialised "cinematic" lighting technique. By using multiple studio flashes and atmospheric haze, we create a high-contrast, professional look usually reserved for Nike or Adidas advertisements.
Get in touch with us through our contact form and we'll start the process to get your slot booked in. A minimum of 10 athletes are required for a media day session, and there is a cost per athlete that must be paid at least 7 days ahead of the day of the shoot.
We provide the full professional lighting, and staffing at zero cost to the club.
Our media day sports portrait sessions take place at your team's home or a location of your choice... you choose your scene and we'll come to you. Indoors or outdoors, a pitch or a court or a gym... we'll capture you where you play your sport of choice, adding that sense of place into every image!
Our lighting style is "niche-neutral". We work with football clubs, rugby clubs, cricket clubs, tennis clubs, athletics clubs, dance schools, martial arts academies, swimming teams, and even corporate professionals looking for a high-impact "Power Portrait".
Yes. We carry full Public Liability Insurance, and all staff hold enhanced DBS certificates. Safety and professionalism are our primary concerns.
Full match-day kit is best! Make sure it’s clean and bring any accessories like captain’s armbands, goalkeeping gloves, or medals. We recommend avoiding "shiny" base layers if possible, as matte fabrics catch our specialised lighting better.
We work fast to ensure minimal disruption to training. We usually spend around 5-10 minutes per player capturing a minimum of 3 distinct "Hero" poses. A full squad of 15 can be completed in under 60 minutes.
Within 72 hours of the Media Day, you will receive a secure access code via email or SMS. You can view your private gallery on any device. From there, you can download your "Hero" poses and choose from print and wall art options.
All images copyright © Dawson Visual Creative / Chris Dawson