Foot in the door

[Jimmy Boyd]

I have recently been given permission access to all of a local university sporting events. They will review anything I want to show them but make no promises of buying anything. "Budget, student photogs blah blah etc. I will be able to sell to local paper if they want any shots. Long and short of it, this will be for experence mainly. I was wondering has anyone had much success at selling action shots to students and families at this level. I will sell mainly by web site and if it works out viewing at games. This school is in the Southland Conference.
Thanks for your input.
Jimmy

[Gerry_Walden]

Jimmy

I can't really comment too much on this specifics of what you ask because it is not something I am directly involved in, but be sure to have enough cards/flyers with exact details of how to access th images on the web site available. Also, don't be too disappointed if people do not order straight away as I find they can order sometime later when they have their latest pay check or they have paid something off their credit card bill!

Gerry

[chaphoto]

You may want to read this thread from Sportsshotter.com as it deals directly with your idea. Just google (ncaa photography bylaws).

hope this helps!

[Jimmy Boyd]

Thanks for the feed back and the info.
Jimmy

[RESQ4U]

Date Issued: Sep 12, 2006
Type: Ed. Column
Item Ref: 1
Interpretation:

NCAA Division I institutions are reminded that current legislation does not permit an individual or agency (e.g., private photographer, news agency) to sell photographs of student-athletes with remaining eligibility for private use. Rather, NCAA Division I Bylaw 12.5.2.2 relieves the student-athlete (or the institution acting on behalf of the student-athlete) from the obligation to take steps (e.g., send a cease and desist request) to stop such an activity in order to retain his or her eligibility for intercollegiate athletics.
During its April 6, 2005, teleconference, the NCAA Division I Academics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet Subcommittee on Legislative Review/Interpretations noted that such steps are unnecessary inasmuch as legal precedent affords individuals and agencies the right to sell photographs for private use. Further, the subcommittee noted that if a student-athlete's name or picture appears on any other commercial items or is used to promote a commercial product or service, the student-athlete (or the institution acting on behalf of the student-athlete) is required to take steps (e.g., send a cease and desist request) to stop such an activity in order to retain his or her eligibility for intercollegiate athletics.
It is not permissible for an institution to permit (e.g., through a written agreement with a third-party) the sale of student-athlete photographs by an individual or agency for private use. The misuse of a student-athlete's picture in this manner continues to be a violation of Bylaw 12.5.2.1.
[References: Bylaws 12.5.2.1 (advertisements and promotions subsequent to enrollment); 12.5.2.1.2 (improper use of student-athlete's name or picture) and 12.5.2.2 (use of a student-athlete's name or picture without knowledge or permission)]

[RESQ4U]

Nevermind.