FAIRFAX VIRGINIA UNION MEDIA DAY

Welcome to the 2026 Fairfax Virginia Union Media Day!

This page has everything you need to prepare for your player’s session, including session details, team schedules, our posing guide, payment information, photo selection instructions, and frequently asked questions.

Please review the information below before your scheduled Media Day so your player is ready to go when they arrive.

📍 Location
Robinson Secondary School
5035 Sideburn Road
Fairfax, VA 22032

📍 Where to Go
Enter through the main entrance and make a left into the main hallway. The Media Day setup will be located at the end of the hallway.

👕 What to Wear
Field Players: Navy
Goalkeepers: Orange

⏰ Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your team’s scheduled session time.

📍SESSION DETAILS

FVU Boys:

Monday, August 24:

5:30PM-6:30PM - U13
6:30-7:45PM - U14

Monday August 31:

5:30-6:45PM - U15
6:45PM-8:00PM - U16

Monday, September 14:

5:30PM-6:45PM - U17
6:45-8:00PM - U19

📅 SESSION SCHEDULE

FVU Girls

Monday, August 24:

7:45PM-9:00PM - U17
9:00PM-10:00PM - U16

Monday, August 31:

8:00PM-9:00PM - U13 Girls
9:00PM-10:00PM - U15 Girls

Monday, September 14:

8:00PM-9:00PM - U14
9:00PM-10:00PM - U19

Each FVU Media Day session includes:

  • 3 fully retouched individual images per player

    • 1 portrait/headshot

    • 2 player-selected poses

  • 1 team photo

  • 1 headshot for each team coach

  • Up to 10 freestyle/small-group photos per team

  • Up to 5 positional group photos

Players will also have the option to purchase additional individual images after viewing their proof gallery.

📸 WHAT’S INCLUDED

⚽ GET READY FOR THE SHOOT

Want to make the most of your individual session?

Take a few minutes before Media Day to review our soccer posing guide. Players should choose 3–4 poses or ideas they like so they are ready when it’s their turn in front of the camera.

View Posing Guide
Fairfax Virginia Union Media Day Session Fee
Fairfax Virginia Union Media Day Session Fee
$35.00

The Media Day session fee is $35 per player.

Please submit payment before your scheduled Media Day session.

If you are paying for more than one player, simply select the appropriate quantity before clicking Purchase.

💳 PAYMENTS

❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • We want to keep the session moving efficiently while still giving everyone plenty of opportunities for great photos.

    The planned order is:

    1. Team Photo — approximately 5–8 minutes

    2. Individual Player Photos — approximately 25–30 minutes

    3. Coach Headshots — approximately 3–5 minutes

    4. Positional Group Photos — approximately 5–8 minutes

    5. Freestyle & Small-Group Photos — remaining session time

    That last part is where we get to have some fun!

  • We have some flexibility, but arriving on time is strongly recommended.

    The team photo will be taken first, which allows players who need to leave early to still participate. If your player needs to leave early, we can also try to move them toward the front of the individual photo line.

    If your player arrives late, please review the session agenda above to see which portions of the session they may miss.

  • The delivery schedule is as follows:

    • Proof gallery (72 hours after session)

    • Team/Positional Photos (1-2 weeks after session)

    • Individual Photos (1-2 weeks after parent selection of proofs)

    • Freestyle/group photos (1-2 weeks after team representative selection from proofs)

  • Uniform

    The primary look for this Media Day will be:

    Field Players: Navy
    Goalkeepers: Orange

    Optional Props

    Players are welcome to bring something that adds a little personality to their photos, such as:

    • A favorite soccer ball

    • Country flag

    • Goalkeeper gloves

    • Another small soccer-related prop

    Cleats

    Please make sure cleats are clean before the session. Clean footwear makes a noticeable difference in the final photos.

  • Absolutely.

    We will have visual examples available and will provide direction throughout the session. However, because individual shooting time is limited, we strongly recommend reviewing the posing guide beforehand and having 3–4 ideas ready to go.

    Each player will complete:

    • 1 required portrait pose

    • 3 player-selected poses

    Examples can be found on the first page of the posing guide.

    Mattos Visuals Soccer Posing Guide

  • Studio lighting can make sweat and natural skin oils more noticeable, especially if players are coming directly from practice or training.

    We recommend bringing a small towel or blotting cloth to remove excess sweat or oil immediately before photos.

    For players wearing makeup, avoid products that create a glossy or dewy finish. Some setting or fixing sprays can also add unwanted shine under studio lighting.

    A mattifying or translucent HD finishing powder can work very well for reducing shine before photos.

  • Once your proof gallery is ready, you will receive an email with a link and complete selection instructions.

    Individual Photos
    Each parent will select the images they would like Mattos Visuals to fully retouch for their player. With the exception of the single headshot which will be included.

    Team Freestyle/Group Photos
    One designated team representative, either a parent or player will select the 10 group/freestyle images to be completed for the team.

    For step-by-step instructions: View Photo Selection Instructions

  • Yes!

    You are welcome to select as many additional individual photos as you would like.

    Additional fully retouched images are $15 each.

    After your selections are submitted, Mattos Visuals will contact you with payment instructions for any images beyond those included with your session.

    Additional package options may also be available for larger image purchases.