Shoot cheer. Get paid. Get seen.
Cheer Media is building the network of photographers covering competitive cheerleading nationwide. Keep 75% of every sale, get promoted to our audience, and shoot the biggest events in the sport.
Keep 75%
You earn 75% of every photo, bundle, and full-gallery sale. We keep 25% to cover hosting, payments, and promotion.
Promoted on Cheer Daily
Your galleries get featured to our cheer audience across Instagram and our event sites. Real distribution, not just a portfolio.
Your own dashboard
Upload galleries, track sales, see what's selling, and request payouts — all in one place.
How it works
Apply
Tell us about your work and the events you cover.
Sign the release
Quick e-signature on our standard 75/25 photographer agreement.
Shoot & upload
Cover events, upload galleries to your dashboard, and we publish them.
Get paid monthly
We send payouts via Venmo, PayPal, or ACH on a monthly schedule.
A fair, transparent split
Every gallery uses the same tiered pricing so buyers know what to expect — and you know exactly what you earn.
Your cut is 75% of gross sale price. The 25% Cheer Media keeps covers payment processing, hosting, watermarking, download delivery, and promotion on Cheer Daily.
What we look for
Event access
You're regularly at competitions, showcases, gym events, or college games.
Quality eye
Sharp, well-exposed action shots. We're not looking for editorial — we're looking for athletes' best moments.
Professional conduct
You handle subject consent responsibly and respect gym/event rules wherever you shoot.
FAQ
When do I get paid?
We run payouts monthly. As soon as you have $25+ in earned sales, you're eligible for the next batch. Choose Venmo, PayPal, or ACH in your dashboard.
Who owns the photos?
You retain copyright. You grant Cheer Media a license to host, sell, and promote your photos on our platforms. Full terms are in the photographer release you'll sign during onboarding.
Can I sell the same photos elsewhere?
Yes — the license is non-exclusive. You can sell or display the work anywhere else you want.
What about model/subject releases?
You're responsible for obtaining necessary consents at the events you shoot. Our release covers the platform license; subject releases are on the photographer.
What gear do I need?
Whatever you already shoot events with. Most of our photographers use full-frame mirrorless or DSLR with a fast 70-200 or similar. If your shots are sharp and the lighting is right, the gear is right.
Ready to shoot?
Applications take about 5 minutes. We review weekly.