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Athlete Lifestyle Portraiture
 Elite Level Image Services for Young Competitors

One day, the last whistle will blow.

 

One day, you'll pull on your jersey for the last time.

 

One day, it will be the final game of your competitive career, the last time you'll play with your teammates, the last time you'll play on your home field, the last time for all of it.

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But that time is not now.

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Right now, your daydreams of excellence, of achievement, of champion-level play is as close as they may ever be.

 

Right now, the opportunity is in front of you to build a fanbase, to nab attention, to impress coaches/recruiters at the next level.

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Right now, you're living your athlete story.

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And that is what I photograph.

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Welcome to Creative Sports Photography, an elite-level visual service for athletes and competitors of all ages.

All Competitors Eligible

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CSP works with competitors of all ages across a wide range of athletics, from mainstream team sports to activities like competitive dance and ice skating

Customized for You

Dave's expertise is in on-location creative portrait lighting. This way, CSP works with you to develop a  portrait environment that is comfortable, meaningful, and enjoyable for you.

Rise Above the Competition

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Elite portraits can help you build a fanbase you can connect to, generate buzz, attract attention, and create a foundation for your personal athlete brand as you pursue next-level opportunities.

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I'm Dave Pidgeon, Creative Sports Photography's owner and chief image maker. I'm a former athlete, a youth sports coach, a parent, and a creative portrait lighting expert.

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Fed up with out-dated and meaningless team picture days, I started CSP to elevate what it means to to enjoy an athlete portrait experience.

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To read more, click here.

"Never have I come across a photographer that has so much passion for not only what he does but for the sport and player in general. A talent behind the lens but more importantly a friendly person."

 

-Derek M.

Hockey Dad

Getting started with Creative Sports Photography is easy.

Step One

Check out the various image making services Creative Sports Photography offers, from individual athlete portraits to team picture day to team media day to game day coverage.

Step Two

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Reach out to Dave about which service you are interested in. You can reach him by going to the "Contact" page. He usually responds within one business day to learn more about you and how to best serve your needs.

Step Three

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Curious about CSP's availability? Check out Dave's calendar to see what dates and times he has available. Dave is trained to create amazing athlete portraits any time of day in any environment.

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About Creative Sports Photography

Creative Sports Photography celebrates youth competitors, supports their journeys, and shares their stories with the world through the power of elite-level visual creation. CSP believes in creating athlete portrait experiences that are meaningful and safe for every competitor. At its core, CSP believes a solid, trusting connection between the photographer and the person being photographed is the single most important aspect of portrait photography.

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