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Special Olympics Maryland strives to portray
the athletes involved in our sports program as athletes in
the truest sense. The following guidelines will help you to
capture the moment that will last a lifetime. Without your
eyes ... our story could not be conveyed.
Photo Guidelines
- Athletes must appear in proper attire. They
should not be wearing jeans, slacks, sweaters or street
shoes.
- During a competition, an athlete should
not be wearing medals, ribbons, hats, jewelry or sunglasses.
- Coaches, partners and volunteers should
also be dressed appropriately.
- Special Olympics logos should be clearly
displayed.
- Action shots and social interactions between
coach and athlete, athlete and athlete, volunteer and athletes,
family member and athletes, are emphasized. Action shots
enable us to convey to the public that we are a sports program.
- Shots of older athletes being kissed or
hugged while on the awards stands should be avoided.
- Athletes shaking the hand of the presenter,
raising his/her hand in a "number one" salute
or fist or holding their medals are acceptable shots.
- Athletes must adhere to sport rules. (No
photos of athletes being helped or supported ... unless
as a part of our Motor Activities Training Program or other
low-skilled event).
- Action shots should be balanced by "feel
good" moments. The media tends to over-emphasize the
emotional aspect of our program, showing the hugging, pats
on the back, etc.
- Our athletes should not be portrayed in
child-like, enabling or compromising situations.
- Track and Field is but one of our many year-round
sports. Shoot the variety of sports.
- Do not photograph athletes with clowns or
other child-like influences such as mascots, balloons, toys,
etc.
- Do not photograph athletes that appear younger
than eight years old.
- Balance the portrayal between high-skilled athletes
and with physical disabilities. Avoid an emphasis on athletes using crutches, walkers or wheelchairs.
- Everyone wants to look their best in photos.
Portray our athletes in as flattering a light as possible,
yet natural.
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