Hi, I’m Nate! Get ready to have a blast with your dramatic sports & activity photography in Spokane! Sign up your team or individual athletes —from youth sports and high school seniors to college athletics.
As a parent, I’m always on the sidelines cheering for my kids and their teammates. Watching kids grow in strength, passion, and confidence sparked my desire to create images that match that same energy and intensity.
I’m excited to offer athletes bold, eye-catching photos using creative lighting, cinematic smoke and gels —images that make athletes feel powerful and confident.
Soccer
baseball / softball
Volleyball
Explore my Spokane Sports Photography portfolio
Featured Dramatic Sports Portraits
Cheer
Gymnastics
Football
Basketball
track and field
Tennis
Dance, hobbies and activities
Swimming
giving YOUR ATHLETE PHOTOS
NO ONE ELSE HAS.
seeing CONFIDENCE AND EXCITEMENT grow IN YOUR ATHLETE through this experience.
having NO REGRETS WHEN IT CAME TO PHOTOGRAPHING THIS MOMENT FOR YOUR ATHLETE.
Imagine...
What could be easier - send me a message and we will start planning session logistics!
Say Hello
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Choose your location be it a sport field, court, local park or elsewhere.
Choose a Location
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Once a date, time, and location have been pinned down, sign that contract and your date is reserved - hooray!
Reserve a Session
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I will arrive comfortably before the session to set up lights and backdrops as needed. Posing will be guided but open to athletes input. For teams, sessions start with the full team photos followed by individuals and then 'content' photo groups. Team parents can make print orders at the session.
Portrait Session
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Woohoo! Your printed photos will be delivered to your coach. Digital photos will arrive as an online gallery for you to download. Share the photos right away! *and tag your photographer ;)
Your Photos Delivered
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Spokane Sports Photography Rates
Included in all sessions:
- One of a kind photo experience with lights, smoke and gels.
- Athletic posing
- Photos edited for color, exposure, contrast, and minor facial blemish removal.
- Access to professional grade prints and products
PRIVATE SESSION FROM $600
(Private session + digital images)
TEAMS $60/ per athlete
(Team, individual & content pictures)
SCHEDULED MINI's FROM $60
(Min. 5 scheduled athletes required)
Oh my goodness Nate. Those are amazing! Thank you so much! What a beautiful job! Wow! I am so happy with my children's sports photos. I have 4 kiddos in different sports and he was amazing with each one. They got to choose some of their poses and it was a very pleasant and comfortable experience. His prices are reasonable and I would definitely recommend! Nate has also taken beautiful family photos of us as well. Amazing quality, quick turn around, and great communication.
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Potter
1 / 16
We did a sports photography shoot for our kids with Nate and he nailed it. The setting was perfect with different options for light color and backgrounds. He had multiple pose suggestions for our kids while also letting them be creative in their own way with it. He is very professional to work with and his communication is great. I would recommend booking Nate for your photoshoots.
Nate, Thank you so much for the photos! They turned out so great. Your sports photo techniques are really cool.
Spokane dramatic Sports photographer - Medical Lake Photographer
nicole
2 / 16
These are amazing!! Thank you so much for doing these. You are very talented and can’t wait to get some printed!!
Nate did dramatic sports pictures for our son and they turned out amazing! He is great with kids, efficient with time and is easy to work with. Thanks Nate!
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Josee
3 / 16
Working with Nate was a wonderful experience ! Pictures can feel intimidating wanting everything to be perfect and Nate makes it all easy . He’s warm and comforting and soon it’s like just hanging out with a good friend and so effortless ! The pictures you get are so amazing for how easy he makes it ! Definitely recommend!
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Sarah
4 / 16
We had a wonderful experience shooting with Nate Robinson this week. Our kids had a great time getting their photos taken and pictures turned out epic. Thank you!
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Cheney, WA soccer
Mcfarland
5 / 16
Thank you so much for taking the pictures last night. The kids even enjoyed it! It was such a great experience!
10/10 recommend!
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Medical Lake, WA soccer
Fitzner
6 / 16
I recently had my grad pictures done with Nate, and it was such an amazing experience to end the year with. I had full trust in him to guide me through the session and he didn’t disappoint. He was so welcoming and made me feel proud of my accomplishments at WSU! Nate worked so hard to make sure my pictures were both memorable and of the best quality. I love my photos and look forward to cherishing them for a life time!
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Emily
7 / 16
Nate was an amazing photographer! I would 10/10 choose him again. He is very genuine and kind, and I had so much fun during my shoot. He knew SO MANY different poses that made for great photos. Go with Nate for all photography needs, especially graduation photos! ♥️🐾 Go Cougs
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evelyn
8 / 16
Nate FAR exceeded our expectations! The photos are gorgeous, and his prices are very reasonable. He is extremely easy to work with and provided photo shoot advice/clothing suggestions, etc. Digital prints were sent very quickly, including his sending a sample preview the same evening when asked. Would definitely choose Nate again for any graduation, wedding or other special photo shoot!!!
-Becky (Mom)
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Grace
9 / 16
Nate did graduation photos for our daughter at EWU. He did an amazing job! He took her to some beautiful locations on campus that really captured the college/graduation vibe she was looking for. He did a great mix of traditional poses and fun action shots. Nate was a good sport and even let her take some pictures with her dog. He was so easy to work with, he made her feel comfortable and captured some beautiful moments. We got the pictures back in record time and they were all so incredible that we had to buy them all! Nate was awesome to work with and we will definitely be returning customers!
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Rylee
10 / 16
The experience with Nate was amazing! I really appreciated how we didn’t spend too much time in one place so I got lots of different background options for my graduation photos! He was also exactly on time and even went over my allotted time slot to ensure I got all of the photos I wanted!
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gracie
11 / 16
Thank you Nate for the breathtaking photos. They truly capture the love I have for this school.
And as always, Go Cougs! ❤️🐾
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Sydney
12 / 16
Nate was super awesome to work with! He has a great eye and was able to give me good tips as a person who is not very good at posing. We went out on a windy day and he was able to work around the obstacles and still give me awesome pictures!
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Ari
13 / 16
Nate has done my daughter's graduation pictures at WSU and just did my son's pictures at EWU and he is amazing. He knows the best spots and knows how to caption the personality of who is photographing. Would highly recommend him!
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Brenden
14 / 16
The photos looks so awesome! Thank you so much!
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kara
15 / 16
Nate caught some great photos of the WSU spirit squad while we were in New Mexico for a bowl game! I still appreciate having photos to look back on from that experience :) Thank you SO much!
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Rachel
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FAQ's
Where do sports photos take place?
Do you offer posed dramatic sports portraits?
Do I get print rights?
Do you have a professional print lab?
Do you do natural light sports photos?
What to expect for team sessions
What to expect for dramatic sports mini sessions
What to expect for private sport sessions
What should I bring for my sports picture session?
Can you print banners or posters?
How is dramatic sports photography different from traditional sports photos?
Can dramatic photos be done for those in band, a club or other hobby?
Can these photos be used for recruiting or social media?
Sports photo sessions can be held at your home field, school or club gym, local park, stadium, or any location that fits your sport and overall vision.
During the winter months or when weather is a factor, all sessions should be conducted indoors.
In most cases, the client is responsible for securing the location and time for the session. I can provide a certificate of liability insurance if the venue requires.
Where do sports photos take place?
Yes. I bring a posing guide to all sessions for athletes to either copy or use as inspiration. Dramatic posed portraits can be scheduled before or after games, during media days, at a practice or as a separate session. These photos are great for the athlete, their family and friends to enjoy as well as for posters, banners, and recruiting profiles.
Do you offer posed dramatic sports portraits?
Print rights are available for private use only. Commercial usage or brand partnerships can be licensed separately if needed.
For private use, all images are delivered at the same resolution my camera produces minus any minimal cropping that may occur to make the images look their absolute best. After purchasing digital files, you can take the images to your preferred print lab or use my professional lab for accurate colors and long term photo integrity.
Do I get print rights?
You bet I do! There is no way around it, professional photos look best printed by professionals who care! I personally chose my photo labs because they consistently check the color calibration on their printers and use high quality papers and inks intended to hold their color and structural integrity best over time.
Do you have a professional print lab?
Yes, I love to do natural light sports photos as well. Natural light sports photos have a a clean softness and a bright quality that makes them quite nice. Go check out my Seniors page to see examples and my general style of natural light photos. Natural light sports photos can be done for teams or individuals in youth sports to high school seniors and college athletes.
Do you do natural light sports photos?
Team sessions typically take 45-90 minutes depending on team size and any add-on services. Here is a general break down of how team sessions go.
1. Photographer arrives ~45 minutes before the session time.
2.All parents and athletes need to be present at the start of the photo session for instructions and forms
3. Team photo with assistance by a coach or available helper
4. Athletes get to go through a pose guide and choose 3 poses for their individual photos
5. (5) Team 'content' photos - these photos are up to the coach but can be used as media to announce games, events or fundraisers. Content photos should use groups of 2+ athletes. Additional content poses can be added on.
6. Athletes looking for more poses may purchase a mini session once team photos have concluded.
7. Photographer takes ~45 minutes to pack out. Please ensure the venue is available for the entire time needed for photos.
In most cases, the client is responsible for securing the location and time for the session. I can provide a certificate of liability insurance if the venue requires.
What to expect for team sessions
Mini dramatic sports photo sessions are the perfect way to get more poses and group photos with friends or family than typically available during a team session. Perfect for a seasonal sport, mini sessions are a popular choice as they have a lower time and cost commitment than a full private session with a handful of poses included rather than a full gallery. Sessions take 5-10 minutes with your choice of poses.
Mini sessions have limited availability but can be done in a couple ways. 1. Mini sessions may be added on after a team photo session. 2. Mini sessions may be formally reserved by any group with at least 5 mini sessions scheduled at the same time.
Athletes looking for more poses or perhaps poses with multiple sports are encouraged to schedule a private session.
In most cases, the client is responsible for securing the location and time for the session. I can provide a certificate of liability insurance if the venue requires.
What to expect for dramatic sports mini sessions
Individual dramatic sports photo sessions are a great add-on to senior photos or can be the entire senior photo session. Private sessions are scheduled for 30-60 minutes at your choice of one available venue and may include 1 or more sports during the session. Friends or family are welcome to jump in any desired photos. Private sessions can be a mix of dramatic sports photos with all the lights or using natural light to create a good variety of looks in a gallery.
In most cases, the client is responsible for securing the location and time for the session. I can provide a certificate of liability insurance if the venue requires.
What to expect for private sport sessions
- Your sport, club or hobby uniform or outfit
- Gear, equipment or instrument related to your photo session
- Water - if its a hot day, you're going to want to stay hydrated
What should I bring for my sports picture session?
Dramatic sports photography offer a moody or fierce feel that emphasizes emotion and intensity, stylized lighting, minimized backgrounds, and a traditional or cinematic composition. The final images often feel like magazine or poster-style shots.
I love doing photos in both styles and am happy to do your preferred style for the session.
How is dramatic sports photography different from natural light sports photos?
Can dramatic photos be done for those in band, a club or other hobby?
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