vbpics.com - Micheal Hall Photography's Volleyball home on the web Are you interested in placing a request for photographs? This is where you learn how! www.vbpics.com/requests/
  • vbpics.com - Micheal Hall Photography's Volleyball home on the web www.vbpics.com/requests//images/rsslogo.gif www.vbpics.com/requests/ I want pictures - how do we get them? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#aboutservices Easy! {{ahref We##are##currently##taking##requests##for##all##2010##club##season##volleyball##tournaments|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request|0}}. If you have any questions, you can contact us directly at: (916) 344-8512 or via email at: {{ahref info@vbpics.com|http://www.vbpics.com/contact/index.html|Contact##Us}}. If you prefer to keep your long distance bill down, I am happy to call you. Simply email me your name and phone number! If you know you are ready to place a request, {{ahref click##here##to##place##it!|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} Not quite ready to purchase a coverage, do you have more questions? Read on! Lots of common questions are answered here. Or give us a call or send an email - we're happy to explain this personally. Do you photograph every team? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#photographeveryteam Due to the sheer size of many tournaments (hundreds of teams/weekend), we are unable to photograph every team at a tournament. Our photography services are offered on a request basis. {{ahref Requests|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} are very easy to place and how to do this is described below. If a tournament has multiple venues, will you photograph at all of them? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#001a Unfortunately, no. At this time we do not have sufficient staff to support more than one venue at a time. We always post which venue we will be photographing at for each tournament. If you place a request, but your team plays at a venue other than the one we are photographing in, we will issue a full refund. Can we see samples of your work? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#samplesofwork Of course! Our work is all over the site. The work you see on the pages is actual work delivered to clients, from real tournaments. We have posted all of the collages from our 2009 tournament season online: {{ahref View##Collage##Gallery|http://www.vbpics.com/galleries/collages/2009/index.html|View##Collage##Gallery|1}}. This will allow you to see the consistency of our work from order to order. Our goal is the higest of quality in all of our work. Additionally, I have included a few samples our work below ... {{img images/0024294IC01-001.jpg}}{{img images/0024394IC01-002.jpg}} {{img images/0026114ic01-002.jpg}}{{img images/0027104IC01-001.jpg}} {{img images/00244010ic02-001.jpg}}{{img images/00252610IC02-001.jpg}} {{img images/00261410IC02-001.jpg}}{{img images/00269310IC02-002.jpg}} {{img images/00272110IC02-001.jpg}}{{img images/00272510IC02-001.jpg}} {{img images/00285210IC02-002.jpg}}{{img images/00273210IC01-001.jpg}} {{img images/0024806IC01-002.jpg}}{{img images/0024886IC01-001.jpg}} {{img images/0027126IC01-001.jpg}}{{img images/0028146IC01-001.jpg}} {{img images/0028346IC01-001.jpg}}{{img images/0028406IC01-003.jpg}} {{img images/0024846IC02-003.jpg}}{{img images/0027236ic02-003.jpg}} {{img images/0024825IC02-001.jpg}}{{img images/0027645IC02-001.jpg}} {{img images/0024875IC02-002.jpg}} {{img images/0024325IC01-003.jpg}}{{img images/0024475IC01-003.jpg}} {{img images/0024785IC01-001.jpg}}{{img images/0024855IC01-001.jpg}} {{img images/0025515IC01-001.jpg}}{{img images/0025655IC01-001.jpg}} {{img images/0025695IC01-002.jpg}}{{img images/0025725IC01-001.jpg}} {{img images/0025735IC01-002.jpg}}{{img images/0025755IC01-001.jpg}} {{img images/0025955IC01-001.jpg}}{{img images/0026045IC01-001.jpg}} {{img images/0026155IC01-001.jpg}}{{img images/0026215IC01-001.jpg}} {{img images/0026245IC01-002.jpg}}{{img images/0027495IC01-003.jpg}} {{img images/0027515IC01-002.jpg}}{{img images/0027625IC01-001.jpg}} {{img images/0027665ic01-002.jpg}}{{img images/0027815IC01-002.jpg}} {{img images/0027885IC01-002.jpg}}{{img images/0028385IC01-001.jpg}} When should we place our photography request? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#whenplacerequest As soon as possible. Our goal is to have received the maximum number of requests that we can handle per tournament before the tournament begins. That way, during the tournament, our staff can concentrate on what we are there for - photographing matches and providing you with great images. Additionally, there is a price incentive to placing your {{ahref request|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} early. Standard {{ahref requests|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} placed and paid for prior to the tournament are only $45 and include a full product credit towards their order for any orders place during the tournament. Photography {{ahref requests|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} placed at the tournament itself (1st day of play or later) are $55 with a $45 product credit for any orders placed during the tournament. So placing your {{ahref request|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} early not only helps to guarantee you pictures, but also saves you money! How do we make a request? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#howdogetpictures We have setup a very simple method for placing your {{ahref requests|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} online:
    1. Follow {{ahref this##link|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##a##photography##request.}} to jump to our {{ahref request|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} placement page. You will be asked to fill out a form giving us {{ahref request|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} details so that we can properly get your athlete onto our request list.
    2. After you have submitted the information about your request, you will be asked to pay for your coverage. Click the button corresponding to the coverage you selected and you will be taken to a PayPal cart where you can pay for your coverage.
    That's it! We accept and strongly recommend placing your {{ahref photography##requests|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} prior to the tournament. Our goal is to have a full schedule the first morning of the tournament so that we can concentrate on photographing. Also, in the case of a schedule conflict, requests received earlier will take natural precedence over those received later. Ready to purchase your coverage? Just {{ahref follow##this##link|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} and you will be taken to the {{ahref Photography##Request|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} page.     What information do you need to reserve a coverage? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#reservecoverage The minimum information we need to reserve a coverage is:
    • Tournament Name
    • First and Last Name of the person placing the request.
    • Contact information for person placing request (email and phone number)
    • The shipping address for the person placing the request.
    • The full Club and Team name of the team
    • Athlete's name and jersey number.
    • Payment information to reserve your coverage. (We accept Visa/MasterCard, American Express and Discover).
    We will use this information to pre-create an account in our system so that, when you come to view pictures at the tournament, you will be saved the time of needing to create an account, enter contact and shipping information, etc. Additional helpful information:
    • Does your athlete play full rotations or rotate in and out?
    • Does your athlete play every game or only some?
    • If your athlete doesn't play every game in a match, is she most often played in the first or second game?
    • What position does she play?
    • The names and numbers of two or three teammates that she is good friends with. (We will try to ensure we get images of the athletes with these other players as well as some action images of them.)
    So what are you waiting for? {{ahref Place##your##request##now!|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}}     Is there a limit to the number of requests allowed per team? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#002a Yes. We have a one request limit for our Standard ($45/$55) Requests. This type of request is a general team coverage with the photographer making a point of getting images of the requested athlete. However, this is not an exclusive coverage and there will be many pictures of other athletes. In situations where more than one Standard Request is placed for a team we do everything we can to photograph all requested athletes within one coverage and - at the photographer's discretion - we may return for additional images of the team if the photographer feels that opportunities were missed or that the resulting images are not sufficient. Is there a minimum number of pictures guaranteed for a request? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#003a Due to the variability of aspects of the game like player rotations, substitutions, quality of action in a game - all things which are out of our control - we do not guarantee a minimum number of pictures per game or per athlete. We do the best we possibly can as photographers to ensure that we capture high quality images of as many different aspects of the sport as possibly, including those that may be specifically mentioned in the request. If the photographer feels that there is reason to return to a team, we may return to to a later game to get additional images. To help ensure we get the best imagery possible, if you know that a particular game will not be a good one (your athlete is not playing, the other team won't provide good competition, etc.) please let us know so that we can increase our chances of getting you good images! Coverage Options www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#coverageoptions We offer several options for coverage, all of which are described below.

    Standard Team Coverage - $55.00 (Standard Coverage Requests placed prior to the tournament are only $45.00)

    A Standard Coverage is a partial game coverage of your team, photographing as many players in action as possible while also watching your athlete. General ball action will be followed, however the photographer will make an effort to get images of your athlete in action, including up to two teammates you specify. The full amount of this coverage will be applied to any purchase you make at our booth during the tournament. A Standard Coverage is a minimum of 10 points of one game in the match. {{ahref Request##this##coverage.|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}}

    Full Athlete Coverage - $450.00

    A Full Athlete Coverage is a special coverage of one athlete on the team. We will concentrate solely on capturing the maximum number of images possible of that athlete in action. As usual, we will also look for on court portraits, cheers, huddles, laughter and other fun moments. This coverage comes with the full Tournament Ultimate Package: {{ul {li}Either of our 10 Image collage designs in its extra large size (20x30 inches). {li}Two small (8x12 inch) reprints of the collage. {li}1 5x7 reprint of each image in the collage. (That's 10 5x7s) {li}A CD of full resolution images of the entire shoot. }} This is incredible value! This coverage lasts the equivalent of a full game in a match. {{ahref Request##this##coverage.|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform/index.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}}

    Full Team Coverage - $450.00

    A Full Team Coverage is a full game coverage of your team, with emphasis on no particular player in action. We will photograph one full game of your match, following as much action as possible and everyone on the team will receive a CD of all of the full resolution images from the game. Game coverages typically result in 100-200 images of the team. This coverage lasts the equivalent of a full game in a match. {{ahref Request##this##coverage.|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform/index.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}}     What happens once we have pictures? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#oncewehavepictures Once we have photographed your athlete or team, the images will be made available for viewing at the photography booth. First we will download and cull the images, removing any that - for a variety possible of factors - don't meet our quality standards. Then, if time permits, we will sort the images by jersey number to make viewing images easier. Finally, again if time permits, we will even pre-design recommended collages for you so that you can see which images we think would work best in a collage for you. You can make image selections and place any orders right there at our booth. How do we order pictures? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#howtoorder Photographs from the tournament are viewed and ordered using the viewing stations that we provide at each tournament. We have samples to view, staff to help you and a comprehensive ordering system that allows you to mark you favorite images and purchase any product which we offer. Can we order pictures online after the tournament? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#orderonline No. Our ordering software is custom written and is not currently available on the web. At this time, we do not have an online ordering solution - all images must be ordered onsite, at a tournament. However we provide 30-50 computer viewing stations at our tournaments and we have staff available to help explain our products and packages and the ordering system is very fast and easy to use. What do we get for our money? www.vbpics.com/requests//index.html#forourmoney Our goal is to provide you with outstanding photographs and great value for the money you spend with us. Standard Coverage - $55.00 (Purchased prior to the first day of the tournament $45.00) A guaranteed coverage. A full credit of the coverage amount will be applied to any purchase made during the tournament. (This could be three custom 5x7 prints or more if you choose economy prints). If we do not photograph your team, you get a full refund or a transfer of your request (at a super high priority) to a later tournament we'll both be at this season. {{ahref Request##this##coverage.|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} Full Athlete Coverage - $450.00 A guaranteed game coverage of your athlete. {{ul {li}Either of our 10 Image collage designs in its extra large size (20x30 inches). {li}Two small (8x12 inch) reprints of the collage. {li}1 5x7 reprint of each image in the collage. (That's 10 5x7s) {li}A CD of full resolution images of the entire shoot. }} This is incredible value! This coverage lasts the equivalent of a full game in a match. {{ahref Request##this##coverage.|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform/index.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}} Full Team Coverage - $450.00 A guaranteed coverage. Every member of the team receives a full resolution disk of all of the images of the team. These images are printable (and come with a release allowing you to do so) and shareable via email. {{ahref Request##this##coverage.|http://www.vbpics.com/requests/requestform.html|Place##your##Photography##Request}}