Build Your Brand Before Recruiters Find You

Today's athletes aren't just competing on the field—they're building a personal brand.

College coaches, recruiters, and even local businesses often see an athlete online before they ever meet them. Whether you're pursuing college athletics, NIL opportunities, or simply want to showcase your journey, professional content helps you stand out.

A strong athletic brand includes:

• Professional action photos
• High-quality portraits
• Consistent social media content
• Short-form videos
• A portfolio that grows throughout your season

The athletes who consistently post quality content are often the ones people remember.

Why It Matters

NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness, but building your brand isn't only about making money.

Professional media can help athletes:

• Stand out to college recruiters
• Build confidence on social media
• Create highlight posts after games
• Document their athletic journey
• Be ready if NIL opportunities arise later

Every season tells a story The best brands aren't built in one afternoon—they're built over time.

How I Help

As a former teacher, coach, and full-time sports photographer, I know what athletes, parents, and recruiters actually want to see. I create content designed to be used—not just stored on a hard drive.

You'll receive:

• Professional action photography
• Athlete portraits
• Uniform and lifestyle images
• Vertical content for Instagram and TikTok
• Images ready for recruiting profiles and social media

The goal isn't just beautiful photos. It's helping athletes build a recognizable, professional image throughout their career.

Athlete Brand Membership (Best Value)

Starting at $850

If you're serious about building your brand, this is where I'd start. Instead of one photoshoot, you'll receive content throughout your season—or even the entire school year.

• Memberships include options for:
• Multiple games
• Practice coverage
• Individual photo sessions
• Updated content all season
• Hundreds of images over time
• Priority scheduling
• Member-only pricing on additional sessions

This creates a complete story instead of a single day. This is the package I recommend for athletes pursuing recruiting or building their personal brand.

Not every athlete needs season-long coverage.

If you're looking for fresh content before a season, for recruiting, or to update your social media, individual sessions are available.

Athlete Session — Starting at $299

Perfect for:

• Recruiting profiles
• New uniforms
• Social media updates
• Personal branding
• Senior athletes

Includes:

• Professional athlete portraits
• Action-style posing
• Social-media-ready edits
• Multiple locations or looks (time permitting)

Additional photos and video options are available.

Team Media Days

Great for schools, clubs, and travel teams. Each athlete receives professional content they can use throughout the season.

Available for:

• Schools
• Club teams
• Travel organizations
• College programs

Custom pricing available.

Why Pictures by Rich?

I'm not just someone with a camera.

I'm a former teacher and coach who understands athletics from the inside.

My goal isn't simply to take pictures.

It's to document an athlete's story while creating content they'll actually use—for recruiting, social media, memories, and opportunities that come later.