Start Your Sports Media Brand & Get Press Passes!
🚀 Dive into the world of sports photography with Ricky Bowden, your guide and mentor at Shoot Better Sports! Discover the insider secrets to launching your own sports media brand and securing those coveted press passes for any sporting event. This video isn't just theory; it's a blueprint of success straight from my personal journey in the industry. 📸
Starting with the fundamentals, I'll walk you through creating a compelling brand identity, from choosing the right name to designing a logo that stands out. Learn how leveraging platforms like Fiverr can jumpstart your brand without breaking the bank. But it doesn't stop there! I'll guide you through the crucial steps of curating engaging content for your social media channels, ensuring you're ready to showcase your brand to the world.
Plus, get the lowdown on crafting the essential documents needed to request media credentials effectively. I'll share my approach to building relationships with media relations personnel and sports information directors, making the credentialing process as smooth as possible.
🔥 Whether you're new to sports photography or looking to level up your game, this video is packed with actionable tips on shooting sports, from basketball photography to capturing the intensity of football games. Discover the best lens for football photography and other gear recommendations to elevate your shots.
Remember to follow us on Instagram @shootbettersports for daily inspiration and tips, and check out our website for more in-depth resources. If you found this video helpful, like, subscribe, and hit the bell notification to stay updated with the latest content designed to help you shoot better sports. Let's get you into the game and build the sports photography portfolio of your dreams! 🌟
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction to Sports Photography Branding
0:29 - Important Disclaimer for Sports Media Credentials
0:51 - Building Your Sports Media Brand Identity
2:47 - Crafting Media Request Forms for Sports Events
3:39 - Establishing Your Sports Photography Social Media Presence
4:11 - Curating Engaging Content for Sports Fans
5:34 - Networking with Sports Media Relations for Credentials
6:02 - Recap on Obtaining Sports Media Pass
6:18 - Conclusion: Next Steps in Sports Photography
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What do you guys think of this concept good or bad?
@I-LightMedia
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ShootBetterSports
3 жыл бұрын
@@I-LightMedia thanks for the input
@mrvasanth1885
3 жыл бұрын
Good sir. Iam intrest in sports photography .
@rlsnation
2 жыл бұрын
DMV!!!
@hangtime09
9 ай бұрын
GREAT INFO> Are there any "channels" we can look at for examples
This was a fantastic episode! Looking forward to getting more advise and videos, keep up the great work!
First timer....so much great stuff...thanks
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.
@ShootBetterSports
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
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
Another great video and great info. I will be looking at this video over and over again!!! and BTW Go Navy.....lol
Terrific!!! So helpful.....now I know what to do - piece by piece. Many, many thanks!
Bro your backdrop is Siiiiiick!
This was perfect clear and to the point. Thank you. I will let you know my progress as I go through the steps.
Great video! Thank you! 🙏🏾
Great content! Could you share your LOI and a formal media request example.?
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
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.
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!!!
@ShootBetterSports
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing this knowledge…
Good stuff brotha, thanks so much
Hey Battle, do you ever mentor others?
Ty from FlashFilm Media sent me over
@ShootBetterSports
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome!!! Ty is my guy!!!
@nfocusfilm8702
4 жыл бұрын
Shoot Better Sports yeah he said the same.
I emailed you about the loi and formal credentials request samples
@ShootBetterSports
2 жыл бұрын
Sending email now
New here!
Great insight!
@ShootBetterSports
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching bro!
@tommytlm
4 жыл бұрын
Shoot Better Sports no sweat. Love the channel !
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!
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!
Clutch! great Added Value Video! #newsub
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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!!
@ShootBetterSports
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@seanberryphotography
2 жыл бұрын
@@ShootBetterSports Nah, it's definitely fraud.
@LuisGarcia-036
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@aapatton
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
I was actually going to message you on instagram and ask you about this. Thank you..