Comments on: [Contest Submission] Dramatic Portraits Of The University Of Indiana’s Track And Field Team

By: Jacqueline Almeida

Jacqueline Almeida — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:51:00 +0000

hey, in the beginning you said you “might” do the group pictures as a composite…is that what you did? Or what exactly did you mean with that comment? Thanks :) Great shots!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:13:00 +0000

Super! Thanks so much Zack W.!!! I would love to hear what you find out :)

By: Zack W.

Zack W. — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:57:00 +0000

I actually had a compliance meeting last night and I asked for an interpretation on my end as well. When I hear more, I’ll let you know how the CAA has weighed in on the topic.

By: Marc Schwarz

Marc Schwarz — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:25:00 +0000

Also some nice shots:

https://images.redbullcontentpool.com/Photofiles/PhotofilesModule/ShowEventImages?eventID=1304527506959-1246827429

By: Patrick Patro Lind Lino

Patrick Patro Lind Lino — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:51:00 +0000

Hmmmm…might I have to pick up a ring light from Paul Buff. Nice work Zack! Shout out to J.Dilla!

By: Mads Eneqvist

Mads Eneqvist — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:21:00 +0000

Love them! Good work Zack

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:39:00 +0000

Thanks Zack! I appreciate your perspective as both an athlete and photographer. I have been very respectful to my contact at the University who said I couldn’t use the photos till the athletes graduated and won’t do so without her ok. But I now plan on revisiting the discussion of posting some work on my site at our next shoot and see if we can come to an understanding that will work for me and the school. I would never do anything to jeopardize the student athletes or my connections with the school. Thanks again for your input on NCAA compliance.

By: Zack W.

Zack W. — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:48:00 +0000

Hm, I was thinking about doing something similar to this with my team…maybe I’ll put a video together of how to do it on the super cheap.

By: Zack W.

Zack W. — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:46:00 +0000

As an aspiring photographer and D1 athlete myself, I can attest to the ridiculous nature of NCAA compliance. As far as I know, if you photograph and athlete, you can’t pay that athlete as a model, that would invalidate amateurism. Depending on the state, you might be able to get away with it if you claim the photos as “fine art”; I think most state laws protect photographers in that regard. I know my university has a “compliance officer”, someone whose sole job is to serve as an expert on NCAA compliance and what is or is not allowed. So what I think Zach has pointed out is that as long as the athlete isn’t endorsing a brand then you can use their image. In the case of promoting the university, you should be covered to show the images on your site as a demonstration of work. But again check with the compliance officer.

I will ask, when in doubt, please please check with either the University or the NCAA Compliance office. The rules are really strict and the fines levied against the athletes are insane. I’m sure there is paperwork that can allow you to showcase the images, just ask around.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:51:00 +0000

Thank you so much! You gave me a lot of great information and I really appreciate you taking the time to share you knowledge with me on this subject. Ha! if their compliance handbook read like a Harry Potter novel I would be an expert on it. Thank you again for the NCAA compliance breakdown, very insightful.