Welcome, Rookies! → © finkanie photography, Mattawan, MI Youth Sports Photographer
Welcome to you, Finkanie Rookie! We are so happy you are here!
For our new friends, here is some helpful information on how our process works for our league friends:
✨ Each player is photographed individually at the studio during your 3-minute appointment
✨ We create a custom digital team poster (no rushed group shots & no rowdy buddies distracting each other!) I create unique artwork for each team/league each season.
✨ Personal online galleries open 3–4 days after the last session (this allows time to put together the team photos)
✨ Variety of poses + backgrounds available in each player’s gallery!
✨ Sibling + buddy shots welcome!!! WE LOVE THESE!! Moms, show up prepared if you want to hop in a photo! If there is time, I will always ask! :)
Some important, helpful tips:
If your child is not usually cooperative or may be nervous, book the last appointment of the day so that they don’t have as much pressure.
If you have practice at 6, don’t book the 5:55 appointment. You won’t make it to practice on time. 3-minutes is the appointment duration for each child, but please note that some children require a little more time because of nerves, or they might be having an extra great time and wanting to take extra poses, and we try to make sure each child feels special and appreciated while it is their turn. We host appointments M-F, so you can always schedule on a non-practice day so you don’t have to worry. The ultimate goal is to ensure each family is in and out of the studio in 5-10 minutes.
Don’t fuss over how your child looks. It really messes with their nerves when adults comment that their smile looks weird or points out something that they perceive as wrong. We want to instill confidence. I can correct things in the editing process, so no worries! And plus, the mustard stained t-ball jersey…come on…that is so adorable!!! :) :) :)
Have your kiddo practice the day before if they are not sure. Really pump them up for it. We do make it fun for them and want them to be excited.
If you have a special prop or pose you want to have, let me know! I am happy to accommodate what I can during our session. These are your photos, and I am happy to recreate poses that maybe Dad did as a kiddo, or have a child hold a special prop that means something to them right now…
If you need to get in touch with me, please email SAW@finkanie.com. This is the best way to reach me!