Youth Basketball Photography and Custom Player Cards

Portrait style

Basketball portraits are photographed with controlled lighting because gym fluorescents shift color and flatten faces. We keep the ball out of the chin line so the jersey number, nameplate and expression all stay visible on a small card.

Hero poses we photograph

• Ball on the hip with a squared, confident stance
• Triple-threat position with knees bent
• Shooting form held at the release point
• Ball spun or palmed overhead for taller athletes
• Seated bench portrait for the Personal Rookie Card

Illustrative concept imagery shown. Original Rookie Edition Studio photography will replace concept imagery as the portfolio grows.

Team and coach

The roster is photographed at center court or on the baseline in two rows, with the ball placed to anchor the front row. The head coach is photographed separately, usually with a clipboard or at the bench.

Action photography

Indoor action is photographed from the baseline where drives, finishes and defensive stances face the camera. Because gym light is limited, action selects are reviewed carefully before any frame enters a card design.

Card set

Each basketball athlete receives ten physical, double-sided cards across seven designs, including two Team Cards that keep the whole roster in every pack.