I would add a couple of things. The first is to find people to serve as journalists so their written articles can accompany the photo galleries. Some pro teams will give you a chance to prove yourself but they will review your content at some point during, at the end of the season, or prior to the start of the next season. Second, for colleges, get on their media list by sending them the URLs of the content you create. This can be done by tagging them on social media. Third, Be Visible by showing up for an occasional practice or press conference. Lastly, follow the rules if/when you do get in but don't get discouraged if it takes a while. Shoot where you can and make them your top priority. If it was easy everyone would be doing it. About me: I run CORE360 Sports. We have been credentialed for the Super Bowl, Indy 500, USATF Olympic Trials, NBA, Penn Relays, and numerous college bowl games. Visit the site to see the online coverage and our digital magazine.
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. I have a question, when the media people get your request, I think one of the first things they ask is what your photos are going to be used for? What is purpose? What is your reply? This is a key part of the whole proceedure. Thanks again.
Wow this is such great information, I have been shooting everything since 2000, I love shooting sports but I also love shooting everything else. I have a great name but you taught I need to build a brand. I have tried so hard for so long to get on the field for the Florida gators football games but close doesn’t count. Your information is priceless, I am so glad I found your video. I have a lot of content I can use now if local sports so I am going to give this a go. Thanks a million for making this video
Thanks for the channel Ricky and most importantly thanks for the mentorship. This channel has really taught me a lot and provides a awesome step by step roadmap.
Love your vids my guy, trying to get picked up for public affairs in the AF or swap branches if possible and do sports photography on the side. Thanks for your service sir #salute
Great advice really enjoy the clear straight to the point messaging provided in your videos; thanks for sharing the knowledge that you have obtained on your journey wish you much success!!!
One piece of advice is to start small. By that, I mean you probably won't be successful going to a Division I school and asking for a sideline pass for football or men's basketball as your first request. Think of the less covered sports. I started my DI access doing rowing and women's tennis, then moved into volleyball. Although I now do some football, I find that I personally like baseball and volleyball the best and concentrate there. Remember that all those athletes have parents who want photos, and the sports information people love shots of the 'lesser' sports because they get panned by so many photographers who only want to get access to football or MBB.
Hold on...having a friend pretend they are your Editor so you can get credentials is essentially committing fraud!! Curating (aka. reposting other peoples posts) is pure rubbish. You don't think the Media Relations Department of a club is not going to see that you are just reposting. Sorry Ricky this scheme is bogus!!
Thanks for watching, all I know is it worked for me and landed me some opportunities that I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. You call it fraud, I call it a loophole!
It’s a matter of perception. If he got that person to review and provide feedback on his photos before he published them, then that is a de facto editor for him. If she didn’t do anything but answer a phone call, then it’s more of a farce. Photography is a very gatekeeping field- if you don’t know someone in the right position, it’s hard to get in; methods like this become necessary to get around the obstacles other people put up- it’s no different than when you add flair to your job resume- you weren’t inventory recovery/loss prevention operations director, you were a bus boy lol
@@ShootBetterSports And it is because of situations like this that gatekeeping exists in the first place. Fraud is not the way to get credentials. This is a hard business, don't take shortcuts.
What do you guys think of this concept good or bad?
I would add a couple of things. The first is to find people to serve as journalists so their written articles can accompany the photo galleries. Some pro teams will give you a chance to prove yourself but they will review your content at some point during, at the end of the season, or prior to the start of the next season. Second, for colleges, get on their media list by sending them the URLs of the content you create. This can be done by tagging them on social media. Third, Be Visible by showing up for an occasional practice or press conference. Lastly, follow the rules if/when you do get in but don't get discouraged if it takes a while. Shoot where you can and make them your top priority. If it was easy everyone would be doing it.
About me: I run CORE360 Sports. We have been credentialed for the Super Bowl, Indy 500, USATF Olympic Trials, NBA, Penn Relays, and numerous college bowl games. Visit the site to see the online coverage and our digital magazine.
@@I-LightMedia thanks for the input
Good sir. Iam intrest in sports photography .
DMV!!!
GREAT INFO> Are there any "channels" we can look at for examples
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. I have a question, when the media people get your request, I think one of the first things they ask is what your photos are going to be used for? What is purpose? What is your reply? This is a key part of the whole proceedure. Thanks again.
Wow this is such great information, I have been shooting everything since 2000, I love shooting sports but I also love shooting everything else. I have a great name but you taught I need to build a brand. I have tried so hard for so long to get on the field for the Florida gators football games but close doesn’t count. Your information is priceless, I am so glad I found your video. I have a lot of content I can use now if local sports so I am going to give this a go. Thanks a million for making this video
First timer....so much great stuff...thanks
This was a fantastic episode! Looking forward to getting more advise and videos, keep up the great work!
Thanks for the channel Ricky and most importantly thanks for the mentorship. This channel has really taught me a lot and provides a awesome step by step roadmap.
My pleasure!
Terrific!!! So helpful.....now I know what to do - piece by piece. Many, many thanks!
This was perfect clear and to the point. Thank you. I will let you know my progress as I go through the steps.
Another great video and great info. I will be looking at this video over and over again!!! and BTW Go Navy.....lol
great video
Great video! Thank you! 🙏🏾
Love your vids my guy, trying to get picked up for public affairs in the AF or swap branches if possible and do sports photography on the side. Thanks for your service sir #salute
Hey Battle, do you ever mentor others?
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Thank you I’ve been wondering how I should email these people I have everything on the list as a ✅ just Dident know how to write a email to them!
Bro your backdrop is Siiiiiick!
I was actually going to message you on instagram and ask you about this. Thank you..
Ty from FlashFilm Media sent me over
Welcome!!! Ty is my guy!!!
Shoot Better Sports yeah he said the same.
I emailed you about the loi and formal credentials request samples
Sending email now
Great content! Could you share your LOI and a formal media request example.?
Can you share your LOI example
Great advice really enjoy the clear straight to the point messaging provided in your videos; thanks for sharing the knowledge that you have obtained on your journey wish you much success!!!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing this knowledge…
Clutch! great Added Value Video! #newsub
New here!
Good stuff brotha, thanks so much
By the way, hope all is well...that you're healthy and safe...noticed you haven't posted any videos since April. Am eagerly awaiting whatever's next!
Great insight!
Hey, thanks for watching bro!
Shoot Better Sports no sweat. Love the channel !
One piece of advice is to start small. By that, I mean you probably won't be successful going to a Division I school and asking for a sideline pass for football or men's basketball as your first request. Think of the less covered sports. I started my DI access doing rowing and women's tennis, then moved into volleyball. Although I now do some football, I find that I personally like baseball and volleyball the best and concentrate there. Remember that all those athletes have parents who want photos, and the sports information people love shots of the 'lesser' sports because they get panned by so many photographers who only want to get access to football or MBB.
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Thanks Bra
Ricky talk about how to repost content
Hold on...having a friend pretend they are your Editor so you can get credentials is essentially committing fraud!! Curating (aka. reposting other peoples posts) is pure rubbish. You don't think the Media Relations Department of a club is not going to see that you are just reposting. Sorry Ricky this scheme is bogus!!
Thanks for watching, all I know is it worked for me and landed me some opportunities that I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. You call it fraud, I call it a loophole!
@@ShootBetterSports Nah, it's definitely fraud.
It’s a matter of perception. If he got that person to review and provide feedback on his photos before he published them, then that is a de facto editor for him.
If she didn’t do anything but answer a phone call, then it’s more of a farce.
Photography is a very gatekeeping field- if you don’t know someone in the right position, it’s hard to get in; methods like this become necessary to get around the obstacles other people put up- it’s no different than when you add flair to your job resume- you weren’t inventory recovery/loss prevention operations director, you were a bus boy lol
@@LuisGarcia-036 what doing this did for me was get me pass the gatekeepers! I had the skills just needed the opportunity, so I created one!
@@ShootBetterSports And it is because of situations like this that gatekeeping exists in the first place. Fraud is not the way to get credentials. This is a hard business, don't take shortcuts.