Epic Sports Shoot
FREE Sports Portrait Session
Athletes Wanted
Apply for a free studio sports portrait session with Sioux Empire Sports Photos. Selected athletes receive a professional session and one printed 8×10 image of their choice.
FREE Session + 8×10 Print
$0
30 min
8x10
Variety
Gallery
We will be creating images just like these at your shoot!
What this promotion includes
Professional sports portraits without a session fee.
This model call helps us build fresh portfolio work for the 2026 Sioux Empire Sports Photos EPIC Collection. In return, selected athletes receive a free portrait experience and one printed 8×10 image.
Free studio sports portrait session
No Session Fee For Selected Athletes
One printed 8x10 image included
You choose your favorite image right after the shoot
Optional image purchases available
Additional favorites are available after your session
Start To Finish
Here’s How It Works
The goal is simple: make the session easy, exciting, and clear before anyone applies.
1. Apply
Tell us about the athlete, their sport, their team, and the best way to reach you.
2. Schedule
If selected, we reach out to choose a shoot date and talk through outfit and uniform ideas.
3. Shoot
The portrait session takes about 30 minutes and focuses on bold, clean, dramatic sports images.
4. Choose
Right after the shoot, you review the images and choose your free printed 8×10. Additional images are optional.
Who Is This For?
Local athletes with personality, focus, and team pride.
This is open to local college, high school, and middle school athletes. We are looking for athletes across a wide variety of sports and activities.
Track ~ Basketball ~ Football ~ Volleyball ~ Baseball ~ Softball ~ Soccer ~ Wrestling ~ Dance ~ Cheer ~ Gymnastics ~ Hockey ~ Swimming ~ and More!
It's Simple
Game uniforms, warmups, shoes, gear, medals, balls, bats, sticks, gloves, or other sport-specific items all help personalize the session.
If the athlete is under 18, a parent or legal guardian should fill out the application.
Sessions are planned for about 30 minutes, with image review immediately afterward.
The session and one printed 8×10 are included. Additional digital images and packages are available for purchase after the shoot.
FREE
Includes Session + 8X10 Print
FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Is the session really FREE?
Yes. Selected athletes receive a free sports portrait session and one printed 8×10 image of their choice.
How long is the session?
Most sessions are planned for about 30 minutes, followed by an immediate image review so you may choose your favorite images.
Who is this for?
The campaign is designed for local college, high school, and middle school athletes across many sports and activities.
Do you have to buy more images?
Absolutely Not! Additional images are available after the shoot, but you are not required or pressured to purchase more.
What should the athlete bring?
Bring uniforms, shoes, equipment, medals, and anything connected to the sport. We will talk through ideas before the shoot.
Where is your studio?
West Sioux Studios, 1810 W. 50th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105.
Apply Now
Tell Us About Your Athlete