Frequently Asked Questions

Our signature style focuses on raw texture, technical precision, and high contrast. Instead of standard, flat rink photos, we use professional lighting and "embedded" angles to tell the story of the hustle and the athlete's journey.

In short: No hidden fees. We believe in one simple price.

• For Pre-Booked Teams: Your team fee covers everything. We provide zero-watermark, high-resolution files with full digital and printing rights for every parent on the team. Once your gallery is delivered, the photos are yours to keep, print, and share forever.

• For Tournament "Proof" Galleries: If we captured your game as part of a tournament-wide schedule, images will have a watermark for viewing. Once you purchase a photo or a "Team Pack," a high-resolution version without the watermark is immediately prepared for you.

Trail Nutz Media is based in Shallow Lake and provides sports photography throughout the Grey-Bruce region. We are frequently on-site at:

Shallow Lake Community Centre (Home of the Lakers)

• Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre (Owen Sound)

• Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre (Owen Sound)

• P&H Centre (Hanover)

• Note: We travel to any center in Ontario. Travel within Grey-Bruce is included; for tournaments further afield, we simply ask for basic fuel coverage.

Every booking includes a minimum of 75+ professionally edited, high-resolution shots delivered via a private digital gallery. These are high-impact, "glass-level" shots that capture the grit and energy of the game.

We prioritize a Zero Admin experience. You don't have to chase parents for money or track paper orders; once the team fee is settled, we handle the rest, from the first puck drop to the final gallery delivery.

Our model is built on simplicity and value. Instead of the traditional "proof" model where parents hope a shot was taken of their child, we operate on a flat-fee team model. One simple fee covers the entire roster for the duration of the shoot. This ensures every family gets access to the full high-resolution gallery with zero watermarks and full printing rights—removing the administrative headache for managers and the "pay-per-photo" barrier for parents.

We strive for fair and balanced coverage of every athlete on the roster. Our goal is to capture the "Grit" and hustle of every player, from the first puck drop to the final buzzer. However, because hockey is a high-speed, dynamic sport, the final gallery reflects the flow of the game. Factors such as ice time, positioning, and specific game situations mean some players may feature more prominently in direct action shots than others. To ensure a complete story, we also document the bench culture and team energy, ensuring every athlete’s journey is part of the final media package.

To get photos in front of you as fast as possible (often while the tournament is still running!), we upload unedited proofs. These are raw shots that show you the action we caught.

The Trail Nutz Promise: Every single photo you purchase goes through our "Grit Polish" process. We hand-edit your selection for professional color, lighting, and noise reduction before the final high-res file is delivered to your inbox.