You’ve said it before:

“I just want one great photo of my kid.”

But the truth is, that great photo rarely comes.

You try from the bleachers. You zoom in on your phone. You swipe through the blurry results after the game, frustrated that you missed that play.  Again.

By the time the season ends, you’ve got memories...but not the images to match.

These moments won’t happen again.

You don’t get a second shot at the championship save, the clutch hit, or the way your athlete looked just after they scored that goal.

And let’s be honest: the few photos you do have? They’re either too far away, too dark, or too grainy. 

But they’re better than nothing.

Or are they?

Most families settle for it. They say, “Maybe next time.” But next time turns into next year...and the season’s already over.

And so are your opportunities to capture those fleeting moments.

But the families I work with don’t settle.

They walk away with real photos they can actually use, not just save. They see their athlete how they really play: locked in, confident, gritty, fast.

I’m Michael Sanchez, a full-time educator and sports photographer based in Vancouver, WA. I work with athletes and families across Southwest Washington and the Portland metro area to deliver clean, action-focused images that tell the whole story:  from first pitch to final whistle.

Whether it’s for recruiting, printing, or just remembering the day the way it actually felt, I make sure the photos are there to back it up.

What I Offer (and Why It Works)

This isn’t a school portrait or a phone gallery full of almosts. It’s focused, field-level coverage designed to highlight your athlete or your team without interrupting the flow of the game.

Here’s how it works:

• Choose individual player coverage or full team packages

• I photograph one full game, start to finish

• You receive a private online gallery of professionally edited images

• No upsells. No pressure. Just clean photos you’ll actually want to keep

Families can download their included images or purchase additional ones directly through the gallery if they choose — no follow-up required.

Why Now?

Most parents want better photos. But very few actually take the step.

They think they’ll figure it out next week, next game, next season. But most never do...

...and they miss the window.

Some even purchase expensive camera equipment, but when confronted with all the dials, knobs, menus, and lens varieties, they become quickly overwhelmed.

I accept a limited number of bookings each month to keep turnaround fast and quality high. If you’re here now, it means this is your moment to stop settling, and start capturing what matters.

Take the First Step

Take 30 seconds to tell me about your athlete or team.

I’ll follow up personally to confirm availability and walk you through the next steps.

There’s no commitment until we’ve talked and made sure the fit is right.

Spots are filling up. Get in on the action before the end of the season…