What we shoot
- A regular class, open mat or sparring round, as agreed
- Technique details, drilling and the coach at work
- The space, the team and the atmosphere of the academy
What you receive
Photography
- Edited photos from the session, selected and colour-corrected
- Delivered in a private online gallery
- Formats for web and social use as agreed in the quote
Video
- Edited highlights or reels, named in the quote
- Edits are delivered without music unless the agreement says otherwise
- Sound from the session is kept where it helps and agreed in advance
- Every deliverable is an edited file; raw footage is not provided
- Edited highlights
- The best moments of the agreed matches or session cut into one short edit, without music unless the agreement says otherwise. Length and format are set in the quote.
- Reels
- Short vertical clips cut for social media, without music unless the agreement says otherwise. The number of clips is set in the quote.
What we need from you
- The academy's address and the class or session you have in mind
- Preferred dates and times
- Who should be in the content and who should not, including any minors
- How the content will be used: the academy's channels, an athlete's own accounts, a sponsor
How booking works
- Send the request with the kind of session, the preferred dates and the location you have in mind. The request is not a confirmed booking yet.
- We reply with a written quote: length, location, what is shot, deliverables and how the work may be used.
- You confirm, sign the agreement online and make the payment stated in your quotation. The date is now reserved.
- We agree the shot list and the timing with you before the session.
How payment works
- Nothing is paid when you send the request.
- After the scope and the price are confirmed in writing, a deposit or full advance payment may be required to secure the booking, as stated in your quotation or agreement.
- Any remaining balance and payment milestones follow the accepted quote. Payment is by secure online payment link unless your agreement says otherwise.
- Photos bought from a public event gallery are separate and are paid in the gallery.
How you can use the work
- Use on the academy's own channels and website is confirmed in the quote
- Athletes' personal use of photos they appear in is included
- Sponsor or commercial use is confirmed in the quote
Good to know
- People who do not want to be photographed are left out; tell us before the session
- Minors appear only with guardian consent
- Lighting and space in the gym shape what is possible; we plan around it with you
- Delivery method and timing are as agreed in your quote
Before you book
Ask about thisDo you provide raw footage or unedited files?
No. Blue Belt Media provides edited photography and video deliverables according to the agreed booking. Raw camera footage, RAW photo files and unedited source material are not included or provided.
How does payment work?
Submitting an inquiry or booking request does not require payment. Once the scope and pricing are confirmed, a deposit or full advance payment may be required to secure your booking, as specified in your quotation or agreement. Any remaining balance and payment milestones are determined by the accepted quote or agreement. Photos bought from a public event gallery are separate and are paid in the gallery.
How does club and team coverage work?
Clubs submit a roster with athlete names, divisions and the schedule information available. We assess the roster, the event schedule and the requested deliverables before preparing a quote. We aim to capture the team throughout the event, across different athletes, matches and moments whenever possible. Gallery arrangements and deliverables are defined in the quotation; crew size and image counts per athlete are not promised in advance.
What if the competition is postponed or cancelled?
Tell us as soon as possible. Rescheduling, the treatment of any deposit and alternative arrangements depend on the written quotation and agreement. For postponed events we may move the coverage to the new date, subject to availability and agreement; we cannot promise automatic rescheduling.