BEHIND THE LENS: Capturing the Spirit of Westchester Football
At Silvana DeFrancis Photography, we know that a football photo shoot is more than just snapping pictures. It’s about capturing the energy, teamwork, and spirit of the players on and off the field. Recently, we had the privilege of working with a Westchester youth football league. We created their sports media day and are excited to take you behind the scenes to show you how we create these dynamic images and bring them to life with special effects in the Westchester and Connecticut areas!
Highlights from the Football Photo Shoot
Our recent football photo shoot brought together a talented group of young athletes, ages 8 to 13, and we created a studio setting outdoors. Each boy stepped into the spotlight, revealing their unique spirit, confidence, and love for the game. Our approach wasn’t about the team dynamic—it was all about highlighting the players' character in a professional environment.
At this sports media day, we wanted to go beyond the football field and dive into their personalities. These boys, hailing from the Westchester NY area, came into the studio ready to show off their passion for the sport in a setting that allowed for creativity and self-expression.
Westchester football player
How We Organize a Successful Sports Media Day
A seamless sports media day is all about preparation. Before the football shoot even began, we collaborated with the teams’ athletic director/commissioner to plan the day. Organizing a sports media day for young athletes is more than just a typical football photo shoot. It’s about creating an experience that highlights each player’s unique personality while ensuring a smooth, fun, and professional session.
Here are a few key steps we take to ensure every sports media day is a success:
Pre-Shoot Planning: We communicate with families and players to ensure everyone is prepared. Scheduling individual time slots ensures everyone has their time to shine. Our expert photographers guide them through poses to feature pro athlete results.
On-Site Coordination: Our team directs the players to ensure that we get the best lighting, poses, and expressions, with seamless movement through the production.
Post-Shoot Editing: After the shoot, we enhance each portrait with careful editing, ensuring the final images are polished, emphasizing the power and precision of each player. They look like superheroes!
Why We Love Working with Football
Football is more than just a game; it's a journey of personal development. Each player, whether part of Westchester football, high school football, or local sports leagues, brings their own story, determination, and personality to the sport. In our football photo shoots, especially on sports media day, we focus on capturing that uniqueness.
Aside from that, the pride and spirit of the team are felt throughout every practice, game, and, of course, photo shoot. As photographers, we thrive on this energy. We aim to capture not just the athletes but the story of the team, the camaraderie, and the personalities that make each team special.
Football Team
Capture Your Team’s Best Moments
If you’re looking to show off your athletes and showcase your team’s personality, we’d love to work with you. We make athletes look like superheroes. At Silvana DeFrancis Photography, we specialize in capturing the energy of sports, whether it’s for high school teams, sports leagues, or individual athletes.
Contact us today to schedule your next sports media day and ensure your team’s legacy is captured in style!