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Why team picture day isn’t enough anymore
Team picture day is often not enough. Not enough to showcase who your student athletes is. A personalize athlete portrait fills the gap.

Dave Pidgeon
21 hours ago2 min read


Why confidence matters more than stats for teenage athletes
Confidence, not stats, is what truly shapes a teenage athlete’s experience. It directly impacts how they perform under pressure.

Dave Pidgeon
Apr 73 min read


Not just an athlete. A story worth telling
Exploring what makes an athlete portrait special and valuable. This isn't just a snapshot. This moment, your family's athlete, it's bigger than a snapshot. Find out what I mean in this post.

Dave Pidgeon
Mar 173 min read


All about Creative Sports Photography's new video service
Creative Sports Photography now offers feature video service for its Be Elite clients. Check out the details and how video gives you an advantage in college recruiting.

Dave Pidgeon
Mar 33 min read


Welcome to Be Elite - Signature Portrait Experiences for Young Athletes
Welcome to Be Elite - Signature Portrait Experiences for Young Athletes. This is for premier youth athletes looking to get to the next level on the field and in their personal marketing.

Dave Pidgeon
Feb 174 min read


Five things young athletes can do to feel more confident
Here are five tips for youth athletes to feel confident during a portrait session.

Dave Pidgeon
Feb 33 min read


What are the differences between Team Picture Day and Media Day
Wanna know the differences between team picture day and media day? Let's help you make the right choice for the upcoming sports season.

Dave Pidgeon
Jan 203 min read


A photographer’s “style” - What you need to know
Choosing a photographer for any occasion is similar to picking the right Spotify playlist for your commute or road trip. Most of us choose our favorite recording artists and bands because their musical style - lyrics, sound, vibe, and so on - matches up with something in our own personality. Your favorite music often says something - about you. And choosing a photographer isn’t really that much different. If you’re going to invest money in hiring a professional photographer f

Dave Pidgeon
Jan 63 min read


Three ways athlete portraits can boost your confidence during the college recruiting process
A look at three ways professional portraits can help high school student-athletes during the college recruiting process.

Dave Pidgeon
Apr 15, 20254 min read


Our kids are not commodities
A look at how CSP approaches building team picture day experiences, which begins with an important value about our kids.

Dave Pidgeon
Aug 1, 20243 min read


Why gimmicks are unnecessary in athlete portraiture
Let's talk about why I avoid using gimmicks or special effects in athlete portrait photography.

Dave Pidgeon
May 16, 20244 min read


How to make athlete social media a little easier
Having a social media account for your athlete journey is hard. Let's try and make it easier today.

Dave Pidgeon
May 2, 20244 min read
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