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Five questions to ask before hiring a professional photographer for athlete portraits
When looking for a professional photographer for your teenage athlete, it's important to ask these five questions so you find the right image maker.

Dave Pidgeon
3 days ago5 min read


What college coaches notice beyond game film
Highlight videos are crucial in the college recruiting process. But it's not the only thing coaches are looking at. Let's dive in to make sure you have the best, most well-rounded approach to college recruiting.

Dave Pidgeon
Sep 153 min read


From Little League to varsity: Where did the time go?
Seasons go by faster than we think. The games, uniforms, and milestones won't last forever, but thoughtful photographs help preserve the story of who your athlete was during this unforgettable chapter.

Dave Pidgeon
Sep 83 min read


What I'm really creating (It's not just a photo)
Every parent has hundreds, maybe thousands, of pictures of their young athlete. Those pictures matter. But what I create at Creative Sports Photography is different, and in this post, I explore exactly how.

Dave Pidgeon
Sep 13 min read


Signs your athlete is losing confidence (and what you can do about it)
Confidence can fade. Any parent of a young athlete has seen it, but we sometimes just don't know what to do about it. Let's dive into this and discover how we can help our young athletes turn things around and feel confidence again.

Dave Pidgeon
Aug 183 min read


Building a personal brand as a student-athlete
Your teen athlete already has a personal brand. Believe it. Rather than leave it to chance, you can be intentional about it in a way that boosts your reputation among coaches, teammates, and future employers. Let's explore how.

Dave Pidgeon
Aug 113 min read


The photos you'll wish you had
These seasons go way to fast, for our teens and for us parents. All the snapshots on our phones, they tell the story of this time. But professional portraits of your athlete become treasures ... or they become the images you wish you had made time for. Find out why.

Dave Pidgeon
Aug 43 min read


How to support your student-athlete without adding any pressure
Coaches coach. Parents, though, can be something entirely different and in a way that supports their teenage athlete in surprising ways.

Dave Pidgeon
May 53 min read


Why athlete branding starts earlier than you think
KEY POINTS Coaches and recruiters often see your athlete online before they ever meet. Online is often when that crucial first impression is made. Confidence is built, not just shown. When athletes see themselves presented in a powerful, professional way, it changes how they carry themselves. Talent alone isn’t always enough. With so many athletes competing for attention, clear and intentional branding helps your athlete stand out and be remembered. If you have a teenage stud

Dave Pidgeon
Apr 283 min read


One day this uniform won't fit anymore
This time in a teenage student-athlete's life isn't meant to last forever. How do we as parents hold on to it? How do we remember? Let's look at it.

Dave Pidgeon
Apr 213 min read


How game coverage works with CSP
A look at how Creative Sports Photography's game/competition coverage works.

Dave Pidgeon
Aug 22, 20224 min read
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