Team & Player Packages

Team and Player photos are something we are constantly called upon to do. We take pride in creating a superior photograph that is designed to last 100 years without fading! We also offer a variety of gift items (mugs, coasters, buttons, mousepads, fatheads, stickers, etc) for parents and friends to order online. The sky's the limit... if you can think of it, we can print it!

Our 2010 Team & Player Photo Day Pricing is as follows:

Standard Package: Team Photo (5x7) + Player Photo (5x7) = $8.00
Enhanced Package: Team Photo (5x7) + Player Photo (5x7) + (8) Player Wallets = $18.00

Team Photo (5x7): $5.00
Team Photo (8x10): $10.00
Team Photo (11x14): $20.00

Player Photo (5x7): $5.00

Player Photo (8x10): $10.00

Player Photo (11x14): $20.00

Player Wallets (4): $5.00

You can download our standard flyer here (PDF). Please be sure that each player receives one. You should print a few extras for those unique situations where a player may need more than one.

* Fatheads are available at a discount on Photo Day. You receive FREE SHIPPING and 10% off if ordered on your team's Photo Day. A flyer for these vinyl wall graphics can be downloaded here.

"Fatheads" - Removable Wall Graphics

The first company to start mass-marketing these "larger than life" wall decals was Fathead. They licensed with the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA and basically took over the marketplace with these very unique vinyl wall graphics that could be used over and over again - without causing wall damage.

Well, it wasn't long until someone got the bright idea to make this service available to professional photographers. After all, the average person may actually want to have one of these decals for their gameroom, office, den, bedroom, etc. Moreso, they may not want a professional athlete.

They might just want a 7-foot picture of their son or daughter to adorn their walls.


So, I began creating these about two years ago. They are probably the coolest and most talked about item I provide. Everything from pets, to athletes, to company logos have been reproduced in a larger than life manner. Anything is possible. I can work from an image you already have, or I can shoot an action shot or portrait and use that image as the basis for the decal.

I can tell you, and parents need to read this sentence... YOUR KIDS WILL GO CRAZY WHEN THEY SEE A SIX OR SEVEN FOOT VERSION OF THEMSELVES ON THE WALL. How do I know? Because I get emails all the time about these one-of-a-kind items.

They can be anywhere from 2-foot, up to 7-foot and a maximum of 4-foot wide. The cost ranges from around $58 up to $138. Not bad considering the custom aspect of this item. I've created a brochure for those interested. It can be downloaded here.

Here are a few examples of the decals "in action". Let me know if you have any questions.

"Diving Fielder" Shots - Advice?

Someone asked me recently. How did you get that shot? I guess I never thought about "how" to get it, but when to "focus" on getting it. Basically, we can all get the shot of the guy hitting the ball. It's predictable, right? But how do we get the shortstop diving in the hole - just missing it, or the third-baseman snagging the screaming line drive?

Well, if you were looking for a concrete answer - there isn't one. But, as a former baseball player at a high level - and a catcher which helped - there are certain tendencies that will make it a "little" easier to be "lucky".

Okay, now here are MY general rules for getting lucky with these types of shots.

- Most hitters, minus a few specific situations or weird tendencies, PULL the ball. That means that a right-hand batter will usually hit the ball to the left side (SS, 3B) of the infield unless he catches it and hits a long fly ball or line drive. But, remember, we are looking for that "diving" play which really only applies to ground balls.

- Batters will hit the ball the OTHER way when there are less than two outs and a runner on second. This is more apparent the higher the level of play, but the idea is to hit a ground ball to the right side (2B, 1B) makes it easier to get the runner to third.

Get lucky. Seriously, either you have the focus reflexes of a superhero or you just pick a place to focus on. You'll eventually learn the differences in what a wood bat sounds like when it's coming your direction. I learned from playing - you may learn from just being there.

These shots were in totally different situations with completely different lens/camera setups. BUT, they followed those two simple rules.

The shot of Pedro Alvarez (R) was shot with a 70-200mm fixed on him since I was in the third base pit and there was a right-hand batter (who needs a shot of the back of the hitter). I got lucky. I heard the bat and my reflex was to hit the shutter. I was shooting a Canon 1D Mark II AI Servo, 10fps. 

The shot of the high school player was shot with a Canon 300mm, plus a Canon 1.4x TC II from the middle deck. I saw the hitter in batting practice and EVERYTHING was at the shortstop. I focused on him and, again, got lucky.

I will say, however, that hitting the shutter at the right time is important. If you have a certain FPS - it'll affect your timing. I only use the 1D Mark II. I can't justify the Mark IV and have had issues with the Mark III when I had one. At 10fps, I can wait a split second and start firing. With a Canon 50D - it'll be a lot harder to capture the right "moment". 

But, like I said... you can get LUCKY.

Highlands Alumni Baseball Game 2010

Bringing back players from the very first year of the merger (1969) up until recent graduates, the 3rd Annual Highlands Baseball Alumni Game was played with no injuries and a lot of fun was had by all.

If you're an alumni of the Highlands high school baseball team - whether you were a star or benchwarmer... none of that matters now. Over 40 players participated and the camaraderie and new friendships that were formed makes this a great annual event.

This year, I was lucky enough to participate for the 2nd year and had my best "staff photographer" (good 'ole Dad) there to document the afternoon in pictures. Take a look at the gallery to see images.

SEE A PICTURE YOU LIKE? THERE ARE PACKAGES AVAILABLE AND YOU CAN EVEN ORDER INDIVIDUAL PRINTS, MOUSEPADS, ETC.

SUPPORT YOUR RAMS BASEBALL PROGRAM...


* 20% OF ALL SALES WILL BE DONATED TO THE HIGHLANDS BASEBALL DIAMOND CLUB *


CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE 2010 GALLERY

SI.com - 2nd time in 2 weeks?

Again, I realize that this is just their website and NOT the magazine. But, it's still pretty cool when your photos get picked up by them. Of all the choices they have, seeing yours is rewarding. It keeps you going in this business.

Now, if I can only get one in the magazine, I can scratch THAT off my "goal" list for this season.