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High School Sports

Sports photography software built for high school teams

Whether you shoot for the yearbook, the booster club, or your kid's team — Sideline pulls rosters, writes captions from jersey numbers, and delivers galleries parents actually want to share.

  • Build code files from 116,000+ teams — including high school
  • AI captions that identify players by jersey number
  • Live galleries so parents see photos during the game
  • One subscription — rosters, captions, and delivery included
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The problem

Friday night shouldn't end at your laptop

You got into this to capture the game — not to spend an hour typing names and checking roster PDFs before anyone sees a photo.

Roster files take forever

Copy-pasting names from MaxPreps or a PDF into Photo Mechanic every week is tedious — and one typo means a wrong name on a yearbook spread.

Captioning kills your evening

Typing "John Smith (12)" on every select while the rest of the family waits? There's a faster way.

Parents want photos now

Emailing a Dropbox link the next morning doesn't cut it anymore. Families expect to see action shots while the game is still on.

Why Sideline

How Sideline fits your Friday night workflow

From pre-game rosters to post-game delivery — without juggling three different subscriptions.

Captions while you pack up

Sideline reads jersey numbers, matches them to your roster, and writes captions into IPTC metadata — so you approve and share instead of typing from scratch.

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Live galleries for parents

Send images straight from your camera to a live gallery. Parents get a link, refresh during the game, and download their kid's shots — no Dropbox required.

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Individual plans start at $14.99/month — less than most roster-only tools, with captions and live delivery included. See individual pricing.

FAQ

Questions from high school sports photographers

Do I need Photo Mechanic?

No. Sideline captions images on its own and writes straight to IPTC metadata. Many high school photographers use Sideline end-to-end without Photo Mechanic.

Can I find my school's roster?

Sideline covers 116,000+ teams from high school through the pros. Use the Sports Roster Generator to search by sport and league — most U.S. high school programs are included.

Is there a student discount?

Yes. Verified .edu students get full access for $8.99/month after a 14-day free trial. See student pricing for details.

Can parents buy prints from my gallery?

Yes. Sideline Live includes proofing galleries and direct image sales — optional, but handy if you want to monetize beyond the yearbook contract.

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