What players wear has a bigger impact on the final images than most clubs expect. A few simple guidelines make a noticeable difference.
Full, clean playing kit
Full club playing strip — jumper or jersey, shorts, socks — worn correctly and free of obvious creasing from being packed away. If your kit has a training version and a match version, match kit generally photographs better for hero portraits.
Consistency across the squad
Photos look most professional when every player is dressed the same way — same kit variant, same accessories (or lack of them). Mixed training gear and match kit within the same team creates an inconsistent-looking set of images.
Grooming and small details
Hair tidy, mouthguards out for portraits (back in for action shots if you’re also capturing some movement), and any club-supplied accessories like caps or headbands ready to go. It’s a small thing, but it shows in the final images.
Coaches and staff
Club polo or official club attire, rather than casual clothing, keeps staff portraits consistent with the rest of the club’s imagery.
What we’ll tell you in advance
We’ll confirm specific guidance with your club ahead of the shoot, including anything sport-specific — cricket whites, netball dresses, or any variation your club needs to account for.
