A common question I've been getting lately is about the appropriate time allocation when scheduling teams for photo day. Since photos are typically scheduled around game times, it's essential to work directly with the league's photo coordinator when scheduling your team pictures. While we can typically photograph a baseball team in 7 minutes, our rule of thumb is to allow 15 minutes per team. However, with a seasoned crew and a familiar league, we sometimes schedule one team every 10 minutes. You can adjust timing accordingly for larger teams and based on your staff's experience.
Why allow 15 minutes if the photography only takes 7 minutes? I'm glad you asked—it's because teams will inevitably run late. The last thing you want on photo day is to fall behind schedule. If teams are delayed for their games because of photo sessions, it reflects poorly on your service and puts your relationship with that league at risk—even if the delays aren't your fault. We also prefer to be cautious when working with newer staff who may not be as efficient as our more experienced photographers.
After consulting with the photo coordinator, we typically create the schedule, and they inform teams and coaches about their designated picture times