Media Day

First, I want to thank you for your interest in JHP Sports, by Jennifer Helmka. Over the past nine years, I have built a unique sports team experience based on what I saw lacking with conventional sports photos: PASSION! As a former athlete and now Mom to three athletes from kindergarten to college-age, I have found that conventional photos just do not portray the passion, the grit, the emotion, the strength that these athletes possess. I’ve made it my mission to photograph them in a way that reflects the level of dedication that is expected of them.

Not only that , but I believe that team media day shouldn’t be something that Athletic Directors and Coaches should have to handhold parents through. JHP will take care of the scheduling, parent communication and details on “how to prepare”. Once your media day is booked, all you will need to do is share the info provided.

Below is an overview of the JHP Team Media Day Experience. Our goal is to make every single athlete look and feel like a professional. This is something I am passionate about and it shows in every image I take. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to showing you why 1000+ athletes have chosen me to photograph them doing what they love!

Thank you so much,

My ultimate goal is to provide you with an amazing team experience that reflects the passion of your athletes.

Interested in this experience for your entire school or organization? Click here to learn more about full organization perks!

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION

How Does it Work?

1. Prior to media day, we will decide the time and location. Afternoon/evening light is preferred for outdoor shots, but are completely flexible to the team/organization’s needs. We also may want to schedule a rain date in the event of severely inclement weather. (if outdoors) The goal will be to photograph teams 2-3 weeks prior to the season to ensure all banners are up for the first home game. All parents will decide which photo option they would like on our website. A link will be sent to the parent/team organizer prior to Media Day.

2. We start Media Day by taking individual banner photos, senior banner photos, and headshots indoors. These photos will be taken on a solid color background. JHP will decide the poses for these images with the exception of senior banners. These images will be included in the team gallery.

3. After all the “Basic” Option photos have been taken on the backdrop, we begin the fun and creative part of media day. Each athlete who has paid for a “Full Media Day” option will take 3 or more poses of their choice and may feature your stadium, gym, the use of in camera lighting effects and the smoke machine. Poses are completely up to the athlete and may be individual or buddy poses. (Coaches join in on the fun as well!)

4. Within two weeks, all photos will be delivered through an online gallery to the team organizer and registered parents/athletes. Vinyl banners delivered within one week of gallery delivery/approval.

Media Day Options

01. Media Day Basic: Single Hi-Res Digital Image Only (No Printed Banner) — $25

This for the underclassman that just wants to make sure that they are added to the team banner. This option gives parents the digital files with a print release of: their athlete's individual pose and team banner. These are digital files only. (There are no printed items included in this option.)

03. Media Day Full: Digital Image Collection (No Printed Banner) — $75

This option may be for the underclassman that would like a full series of media photos to share, but does not need an individual senior banner. This option gives athletes a minimum of 3 poses on the solid backdrop and 3 poses of their choice around the stadium, field, gym or studio. Poses are completely up to the athlete and may be buddy or individual poses. These digital files will be delivered in the same gallery with print release. JHP reserves the right to deem “ideas” inappropriate for school usage. (There are no printed items included in this option.)

02. Media Day Basic: Single Digital Image (Includes Printed Banner) — $70

Seniors, this is for the senior that would just like a single pose taken for their individual printed banner. This option gives parents the digital files with a print release of their athlete's: individual pose, individual senior banner and team banner. (The all-weather printed vinyl banner IS included with this option.)

04. Media Day Full: Multiple Digital Images (Includes Printed Banner) — $120

Seniors, this is your full-out Media Day option with all of the images to print and share as you wish AND your individual senior banner to hang! The most selected choice of senior athletes and their parents, this option gives athletes a minimum of 3 poses on the solid backdrop and 3 poses of their choice around the stadium, field, gym or studio. Poses are completely up to the athlete and may be buddy or individual poses. These digital files will be delivered in the same gallery with print release. JHP reserves the right to deem “ideas” inappropriate for school usage. (The all-weather printed vinyl banner IS included with this option.)

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