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Fast Turnaround for East Coast Challenge Cup

October 11, 2024

Melbourne Sports Photography expanded the large number of sports it works with when we supplied team photos for the Ten Pin Bowling competition - the East Coast Challenge Cup in September.

The East Coast Challenge Cup includes bowlers from Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, with each state taking turns in hosting the event. This year it was hosted by Victoria and held at Wyncity Keon Park Bowling in Thomastown.

Melbourne Sports Photography's team, Craig, Phil and Phina spent 4 hours on the Monday shooting both team shots, individual player portraits, and family / group shots for the New South Wales and Victorian teams. (We understand Queensland might have done their own before coming to the event. Hopefully we might see you again in 3 years time - the next time Victoria hosts the East Coast Challenge Cup!).

NSWOpenMenNSWOpenMen Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday were very busy days - with post production led by Melbourne Sports Photography's editing star, Sally. A super quick turnaround from print partner had us packing print orders by Thursday night. (This was just as well, as in the planning of this job Craig had forgotten Friday was a public holiday in Melbourne!)

By Friday late afternoon we were delivering prints to Renee at the event. And while Phil and Craig were there they saw one Victorian bowler record a perfect game! All strikes! Amazing.

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For any bowlers who missed out on ordering team photos - drop us an email, we can still organise prints for you. 

We hope to see you again next time Victoria hosts the East Coast Challenge Cup!


Cool End of Season Sports Portraits

October 01, 2024

The Melbourne Sports Photography team recently had the opportunity to work with 2 teams from LC Elite Basketball to create unique sports portraits. (Our understanding is that their rep club didn't do team photos this year, so some of the parents organised the session with us to capture the memories from the season.)

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The shoot was held at a local sports stadium which hires out "community rooms". What a great idea community rooms are! This one was a large space with plenty of room to set up our lights and backgrounds.

We shot one team after the other, with an hour for each team, and time in the middle where we had some players from each team combine for friends shots.

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We included a team photo for each team, including players and coaches (not shown here).

By far the highlight for the players was being able to participate in a fun session and create unique portraits - very different than a normal team photo session.

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Thanks to the players, coaches, and families we met during this shoot. Craig and Phil, from Melbourne Sports Photography, had a lot of fun working with you and were delighted to hear that both teams went on to win their VJBL grand finals! Congratulations!


Top of this List of Melbourne Sports Photographers

September 16, 2024

It's always nice for the Melbourne Sports Photography team when we receive recognition for our work, and so it was exciting to be listed as number one on this list of the 5 Best Sports Photographers in Melbourne

The image shown on that article is one of our football action images. If you are new to Melbourne Sports Photography, we shoot action images, team photos, and an increasing number of creative sports portraits.

MelbourneSportsPhotography-0557MelbourneSportsPhotography-0557 Our action photography is across a wide range of sports. It's almost a case of name it, and we have probably photographed it. That said, we are still looking for a lacrosse club who would like some help with their imagery. 

The second major area the Melbourne Sports Photography team operate in is team photos. Mostly this is done on location at local sporting clubs. Our equipment is all mobile and we can come to you.

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And the third major area of work for Melbourne Sports Photography is in sports portraits. These are becoming increasingly popular. Again, our equipment is mobile and we can come to you for these shoots.

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These shoots are available for both individual athletes and whole teams. (We also do standard portraits if you need something less creative for things like your club committee members!)

If you would like to discuss how we can help you, please get in touch. Details are on the Contact page here on the Melbourne Sports Photography website. 


Modern Sports Portraits

August 31, 2024

Melbourne Sports Photography are continuing to push the boundaries on modern sports portraits. There is growing demand for informal, creative and unique sports portraits, and we are having a lot of fun doing these.

In a recent shoot with the Camberwell Dragons Under 14 Boys basketball team, we had a terrific time creating these portraits.

Each of these effects are achieved in camera with minimal post production work.

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The backgrounds are made by the Melbourne Sports Photography team - led by 'chief background maker' Phil. This background has the horizontal lines cut into it, and the white light effect is achieved by firing a strobe from behind the background. The cool player effect is achieved by having some keen sports people who are happy to show some personality in front of camera! The smoke effect comes from a canned smoke product and gets lit by the strobe from behind and another strobe in front.

If you are interested in creating some unique sports portraits, please get in touch with Craig. Contact details are available here on the Melbourne Sports Photography website. And to our friends from the Camberwell Dragons Under 14 boys team, best of luck at the upcoming Nationals Club Championships!


Promoting Baseball

August 15, 2024

Building on the work with the Victorian Kookaburras baseball team earlier in the year, Melbourne Sports Photography recently did a shoot with Preston Pirates Baseball Club. On an unusually sunny Melbourne winters day we shot a series of promotional images for the club covering fielding, batting, pitching, and group images.

MelbourneSportsPhotography-6370MelbourneSportsPhotography-6370 Thanks so much to the players who volunteered to be involved and who got up bright and early on a Sunday morning to be there.

Preston Pirates are aiming to attract new players to their club and game. Look out for the images on social media.

At Melbourne Sports Photography we work with a diverse range of sports organisations. We have a strong understanding of how quality imagery can positively impact numbers of players and supporters at your club, and their engagement level. If you would like to chat about how this experience can benefit your club, please make contact with Craig. Details are in the Contact section here on the Melbourne Sports Photography website.

Wishing Preston Pirates and their players a successful season ahead!

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