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Guidelines and Details Regarding Individual Portraits
This is a fundraiser with the net proceeds being shared by Gower Estates Pool, Inc.and the Swim Team with photographs being taken by Ben Mullinax. Ben has been our "unofficial" team photographer over the past several years.
Just a few words from Ben,
"I enjoy seeing the excitement and intensity on our swimmers’ faces as they compete. Unfortunately, it is not possible for me to capture every swimmer in a meaningful photograph. It is difficult to capture swimmers in later events since the light has faded. The meet officials’ and coaches’ locations preclude the best positions for many events. Finally, while I try my best to honor specific requests from parents, the logistics and “luck of the lane” often keep me from photographing a swimmer. We decided we would try this option to give people an opportunity to get photographs that reflect our swimmers at their best. "
- $15.00 per child and includes 5 or more edited photos. Full resolution downloads of the images are included and allows one to print at home or take to any photo lab for copies and enlargements (no prints are directly provided).
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The website allows easy sharing of the images at full resolution. If desired, prints may be ordered from the website directly.
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Favorite strokes, turns, and block shots are all options.
The Fine Print
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Photos will be made in the back pool lap lane. An adult guardian MUST be present during the portrait session since no life guard is on duty. Please NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Guppies may need an adult in the water.
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Payment (checks preferred) must be made prior to or at the time of the shoot.
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Several different days/time slots will be available.
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Photos will be distributed and available on a public website.
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Gower Pool Inc. will retain a right to use the images on its website and for publicity purposes.
Suggestions for Good Portraits
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Swim team attire
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Wear a swim cap if necessary to keep hair from covering the eyes.
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Goggles are fine. Clear goggles allow the eyes to be seen. Even dark or reflective goggles are preferable to closed eyes!
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If you are using a Gower Swim cap, avoid using one with a printed date earlier than 2008 or 2009.
How to Sign Up
Send an email to Ben Mullinax at ben@mullinaxpatent.com if you are interested. Ben will send you more intormation on various time slots for the photographs.
Questions or Comments?
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