Free Tournament Photography: What’s the Catch? (Spoiler: There Isn’t)

If you’re an event organiser, you’ve probably seen the phrase “free tournament photography” and thought, “that can’t be right.”

After all, professional photography normally comes with a cost, so when someone offers to attend for free, it’s natural to ask:

“What’s the catch?”

The short answer: there isn’t one.

At LW Photography, we’ve built a model that allows us to cover football tournaments, rugby festivals, and netball competitions completely free of charge to the organiser — while still providing families with high-quality, affordable photos.

How It Works

When you book us, there’s no cost for the organiser. We attend and photograph your tournament, and upload the images to a secure online gallery within 48 hours.

Families can then browse and purchase their photos directly from the gallery.

Because we handle everything, there’s no admin, no setup, and no risk for you. You simply run your event, and we handle the rest.

Simple, Fast, and Fully Online

Unlike some photography teams, we don’t use on-site printing or viewing stations.Our entire system is online, which means:

• Faster access for families,

• No queues or equipment at your venue,

• And a smoother experience for organisers and teams.

  
  

Photos can be found easily and are available to buy directly from the gallery.

Fair, Transparent Pricing for Families

Our pricing is designed to be simple, affordable, and great value for parents and players. No complicated bundles, no hidden fees - just clear, straightforward pricing for high-resolution images they can download instantly.

For organisers, that means happy families and a professional service that reflects well on your event.For parents, it means lasting memories without inflated event prices.

It’s fair for everyone — exactly how it should be.

A Thank-You for the Host Club

We also offer the home or host team 10% off all gallery orders, as a small thank-you for having us at your event. It’s ideal for coaches, social media teams, and club admins who want to download team or presentation photos to share online.

A simple gesture: but one that shows our appreciation for the clubs who make youth sport happen.

Trusted Across Football, Rugby, and Netball

Our free model works for all tournament formats, from small local football weekends and junior rugby festivals to multi-court netball tournaments.

We’ve proven it works time and again:

• Organisers get free, stress-free professional coverage.

• Families get beautiful, affordable photos.

• And the home team gets a well-earned discount.
  

No contracts. No minimum sales. No surprises.Just quality photography, delivered quickly, with everyone winning.

No Catch. No Cost. Just Great Coverage.

Free doesn’t mean cutting corners, it means making professional photography accessible to every event, regardless of size or budget.

With LW Photography, you get:

✅ Full tournament coverage for football, rugby, and netball events

✅ Online galleries live within 48 hours

✅ Secure, affordable digital downloads from £7.99

✅ 10% off for the host club

📧 Planning your 2026 tournament?Email hello@lw-photo.co.uk to check availability and book your free tournament coverage.