This year I had the absolute honor of photographing the Shadow Ridge High School cheer team for their Media Hype Day—and let me tell you, they brought the hype! 📣✨
From individual portraits to fun action shots, these athletes showed up ready to shine. We created a mix of cheer portraits, team photos, and hype graphics that the squad will use all season long for game-day promotions, social media posts, and personal keepsakes.
Why Media Hype Day Matters for Cheer Teams
A Media Hype Day is about so much more than photos—it’s about capturing the energy, teamwork, and spirit of a squad that works so hard behind the scenes. Cheerleaders are the heartbeat of every game, and having professional images helps highlight their role both on and off the field.
As a Phoenix cheer team photographer, I love creating photos that:
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Highlight each athlete’s personality and spirit
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Give teams a professional, polished look for social media, the booster club’s website and flyers
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Build confidence and school pride
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Capture memories that will last long after the season ends
High school goes by in a flash, but photos like these let athletes relive their favorite moments again and again. It’s especially important to celebrate and recognize seniors, with extra attention – be sure to check out the Shadow Ridge High School Class of 2026 senior cheerleaders blog post! 💛🐴 Go Stallions!
Shadow Ridge High School 2025-26 Cheer Team Coaches
Shadow Ridge High School 2025-26 Varsity Cheer Team
Shadow Ridge High School 2025-26 JV Cheer Team
Shadow Ridge High School 2025-26 Freshman Cheer Team
Looking Back on Shadow Ridge Cheer’s Media Day
Photographing the Shadow Ridge High School cheer media day was a reminder of how much I love working with athletes—there’s so much joy and confidence that comes from being celebrated in front of the camera. Their team photos were full of energy, laughter, and school spirit, and I’m so grateful I got to capture it.
Whether it’s team cheer photography or senior photos in Phoenix and beyond, I’m here to capture it for you!
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