Photographer Resources
CAL ATHLETICS
KLC fotos is proud to be the official photographer for UC Berkeley Athletics.
Shooting for Cal has some of it's own guidelines
Game-Take
Warm Ups
Photos of everyone who played
Photos of bench players
Photos of coaching staff
Photos of fans and spirit
Peak action AND isolated action
Wide team photo (does not need to be posed, could be them in the huddle)
~100 full set
Metadata
All photos should be labeled with player IDs and game information. You can download a sample IPTC Pad here
Filenames
Filenames needs to follow the convention
{persons}{iptcyear4}{iptcmonth0}{iptcday0}_{iptchour24}{iptcminute}{iptcsecond}_IDcode
ex: JustinWilcox_20170901_114508_ADS
You may include additional information in your filename if you so choose
ex: JustinWilcox_Cal_Football_v_UNC_20170901_114508_ADS
as long as it always starts with the player/coach name and includes YYYYMMDD and your IDcode
more about Filenames
Delivery
On-Site
We upload to Cal on-site at most events using Box. We can only hire photographers on assignment if they are able and comfortable uploading on site. These images do not need IDs.
Post-Game
We are expected to upload photos within one-week of the event with IDs.
Scheduling
You can view what events are being covered at: KLCfotos.com/calbears/calendar
Our contract has KLC fotos covering a select number of games as determined by the SID. The SID will put in a request and KLC fotos will find an available photographer.
If you'd like to cover a Cal event as a volunteer please submit The Cal Volunteer Coverage Form
Copyright, Licenscing and Sales
KLC fotos Photographers retain their copyright on all work. By uploading to KLC fotos, you grant Cal Athletics license to publish on their website, for editorial and marketing purposes, which may include sending to third parties. While you can post your Cal Athletics images on your personal website, images may only be made available for ordering through KLC fotos.
Questions? Contact Division Director: Al Sermeno