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Welcome to Glossy Finish Photography

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We love the art of photography, but we also understand the business. Over the years we have refined our process to allow us to walk the line of art & commerce. We created this page to help you get up to speed on what we expect and how we do it. Thanks for being here. We look forward to seeing your photos!

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To ensure consistent style of photography between all our various events, Glossy Finish has adopted the use of standardized camera settings. These standards are important in maintaining the Glossy Finish expectation from our customers. Please review the required setting below and feel free to ask us any questions!

APERTURE

Shoot as wide open as possible.
Preferably no smaller than F4,
assuming your lens allows it.
Use Aperture Priority to lock it in.

SHUTTER SPEED

Your Shutter speed should be no slower than 1/1000. We prefer auto ISO and let it ride as needed.

DRIVE MODE

No need to shoot faster than 10-12 FPS. If you're shooting mirrorless please dial back the FPS to something manageable.

FILE SIZE

We only shoot JPG. No Raw files. Keep you files under 5MB out of camera. If you're not sure then set it up, shoot some test photos and ask us to check.

miscellaneous

Shoot Vertical and Tight

Always format a new card before your assignment

Turn on Auto Rotate

Always deliver your card back for ingestion inside the envelope

Make sure anti-flicker is on if shooting under lights or indoors

Take extra cards, envelopes and camera batteries with you

PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS

THE SHOT CARD

This is given to you before your assignment by the scheduler
The game time, field, and athletes being photographed will be on the shot list
Only photograph the athletes on your shot list
Delete any photos of athletes not on your shot list
We do not take random photos of athletes

THE ORANGE BANDS

Registered athletes will have an orange band on their shoe
Only photograph athletes with orange bands
Double check when you get to game that all your athletes on shot list have orange bands. If not, radio scheduler to sort it out

PHOTOGRAPHING WARMUPS

Take test shots before games and events to confirm your settings
Photograph headshots for athletes on shot list
Photograph athletes warming up without others in the background. See reference photos as example
Warm up photos allow you to provide more content for the parents. Make sure you take full advantage ( some players might not play during the game )

GAME DAY WORKFLOW

PREGAME

Pick up your shot list from your scheduler, take new camera card and reformat it

HEADSHOTS
& WARMUPS

Get to the field early,
double check athletes on shot list,
get headshots and warmups

THE GAME

Move around,
take 75+ photos per athlete,
and get candids (the "mom shots") ie. drinking water, talking with coach

POST GAME

Place memory card into shot list envelope and give it to the scheduler

WORK DAY
EXPECTATIONS

Photographers will experience all types of weather. Stay Dry, Stay hydrated.

Plan on being on your feet for 10 - 12 hours so please wear comfortable shoes and athletic attire

Water & Snacks are provided. Lunch is not provided. Plan on packing food or going to concessions.

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