Volleyball
Photo
Academy

Join as a Founding Member

Stop Posting Dark, Blurry Volleyball Photos.
Learn how to Capture Action Shots Worth Sharing

Join as a founding member before July 30th for $129 for lifetime access, instead of $199/year starting in August

Learn to shoot:

Action Shots

Candid moments

Boys and Girls

Check out this video to learn a bit more about me


Also, learn how to take videos from the sideline that are worth posting

Check out a couple of examples

Example Instagram post, feel free to check out others on my page @seansumner

An example of a Year-End video done for a team to play at their banquet

Sideline footage that can be edited and posted

Another Instagram post with more slow motion

Just so you can see an example of sideline footage at a boys tournament, sitting in the parents seats

Join the Community

You already spend thousands on club volleyball fees, travel, hotels, and gear. But when you go to post that big-game moment, the shots are dark, blurry, and don't come close to showing how good your athlete really is.

I've been there

The photos and highlight clips that actually look great, the ones family, friends, and teammates love to share, aren't luck. There's a method. And I'm going to teach it to you, then we'll keep getting better together. 🏐

What’s included

Video Lessons

Camera settings for dark gyms, buying guides for gear and lenses, iPhone techniques, and how to edit share-ready photos and highlight reels. New lessons added regularly, yours at no extra cost.

Live Weekly Q&A

Live with me every week: bring your photos, your questions, your gym. We troubleshoot together in real time, so you walk into the next game ready to capture and post.

Private Community

The heart of it. Post your shots, get warm feedback from other volleyball parents and me, swap wins, and celebrate each other's best moments. You're never figuring this out alone.

What you will learn

Camera Settings

The gyms and convention centers where most volleyball games are played make it very difficult to capture the fast action without motion blur

Gear and lenses

The right lens can make taking volleyball photos much easier, plus you can save a lot of money by avoiding the wrong lens

iPhone Techniques

Find out how to use your iPhone to get great pictures and videos that you can share on social media.

Where to position yourself

Get the best angles for the different photos, including position specific pointers depending on which position your child plays

How to Edit Volleyball Photos

I will show you the process that I go through each week editing photos so they look their best, including the software programs that do the best job

How to create videos and reels

Learn the easiest way to create videos that you can share on social media with cool transitions and great music

Who is your teacher?

10 yrs coaching · 5+ yrs shooting dark gyms · 2 kids who played

Sean Sumner

I've spent 10 years coaching volleyball, 5+ years shooting in the worst-lit gyms you can imagine, and I raised two kids who played. I figured out what actually works through a lot of trial, error, and wasted money on the wrong gear.

Now I want to save you those mistakes, teach you the method, and build a community where we keep getting better together so you can capture and share your athlete the way they deserve.

Ready to capture with confidence?

I'm opening up for a short time to add some initial founding spots, so I can give each of you real, personal attention while we build this together.
$129 — your founding rate, for lifetime access.
(The price goes to $199/year after launch.)

Founding pricing closes July 30th. ⏳