What do I wear? This question even comes up for Sports Portrait Sessions.
It may seem simple. "Just wear your uniform" But a sports portrait session celebrates all of the hard work and time you put into your sport, so you'll be bringing a little more than just yourself and your uniform to a sports portrait session. Let's chat about that today.
1) Your Uniform
You will need to bring your uniform. If you have a home and away jersey, make sure you bring both so we can do a few different looks if needed. If we are doing a team session, please consult as a team to make sure everyone is on the same page about which uniform you'll be wearing down to the details on hat, belt, sock, etc., color.
2) Your Equipment
Every sport has things that you use to play the game. If you are a lacrosse player, bring your pads, ball, stick, goggles. You can leave the mouth guard at home, though! Baseball and softball players, make sure to bring your bat, glove, ball and hat. Tennis and pickle ball athletes, you wouldn't be able to do much without a racquet. Soccer, Volleyball, and Basketball, please make sure you bring a ball. Even runners, you need to bring your spikes or favorite race shoes. If you use it to play your game, please bring it to your session!
3.) Props and Accessories
Are you known for your killer shades on the field? Have you medalled in every event this year? Bring those awards and accessories that show off your accomplishment and your sense of style. Especially in an individual sports portrait session, we'll have plenty of time to showcase your unique personality and what you bring to this game that no one else can.
4) Items for your comfort
After we get some more stationary poses, we are going to be moving around to create some dynamic sports portraits. You'll want to make sure that you bring some water and a towel, especially if we are outside in North Texas! Even inside, we want to make sure you are safe and hydrated first and foremost! If you are someone that gets a little hangry, maybe pack a little snack so that you have tons of energy to give your best for these portraits to remember all of the times that you've left it all out on the field or court.
5) A positive attitude
When I was playing soccer and lacrosse, the hardest thing for me to do was get out of my own head and believe that I had put the work in and would be able to perform to the best of my ability. I still can struggle with this when I run races. All that being said, the mental game of sports can sometimes be the hardest. For these photos, we are going to have fun. We are going to celebrate those hours of practices, those countless sprints from the line, and the sacrifices you have made to grow as an athlete and a human. With all things, a positive attitude makes the world of difference. I will guide you every step of the way and we will work together to created timeless images of you doing what you love.