Full Rosters
Day-Of Reference
Basketball
Quick Guide
Keep this on your phone courtside. April 2026 · v2.1
Priorities
★ P1
Technical First
Sharp, color-correct, faces visible. Action shots that crop square, vertical & wide.
P2
Story & Brand
Emotion, interaction, branding in frame. Sponsor flags & event backdrops behind the action.
Shot Flow
Pre-Game
Warm-Up & Arrival
Lacing up, stretching, shooting around. Mix angles & focal range. Throw in extreme close-ups.
Brand
Facility & Branding
Venue signage, sponsor banners, branded courts. Wide establishing + tight details.
Tip-Off
Always Get the Jump Ball
Opening possession, players running out. Great lead images for recaps.
Action ★
In-Game — #1 Need
Clean, sharp players in motion. Faces visible, clean BGs. Dunks, blocks, crossovers, finishes through contact.
Emotion
Celebrations & Intensity
Bench eruptions, fist pumps, jaw-clenched focus. Both joy and intensity.
Culture
Huddles & Sideline
Timeout talks, coach drawing it up, player–coach moments. Free throw isolation shots.
Story
Parents, Coaches, College Coaches
Parent moments, coach interactions with negative space for quotes, college coaches in branded gear.
Post-Game
After the Whistle
Handshake lines, walking off together, laughing with teammates. Keep shooting.
🏀 Positioning Tip
Start mid court for the jump ball, then work your way around the court. Most of your time will be spent on the offensive baseline, but change angles and if there is an opportunity to get high up or low (even below) the court take it.
Creative Shots
Shooting Hand
Follow-through frozen, wrist flicked, ball in air.
Extreme Close-Ups
Sweat, grip texture, jersey stitching, laces, name on back.
Shutter Drag
Slow shutter for motion blur on drives & fast breaks.
High Angle
Bleachers down. Court geometry, huddle from above.
Foreground Blur
Shallow DOF with rim, net, or hand framing the subject.
Branding Backdrop
Position so sponsor flags/banners are behind action.
Do's & Don'ts
Do
- Change anglesLow, high, move constantly
- Capture facesNot backs of jerseys
- Include brandingBanners, logos, flags in frame
- VarietyPre-game to post-game coverage
Don't
- Flat eye-level onlyStanding up kills energy
- Just backsReposition before next play
- Over-editNo heavy presets, HDR, or over-sat
- Action only100% game = missed story
Delivery
Format
JPEG + RAWResolution
Full res — no downsizing
Quick Selects
10–15 hero images within 24 hrs
Full Gallery
Complete edit within 7 days
File Naming
MMDD_AgeGroupTeamName_###.jpgMinimum Coverage