05/08/2026
ATTENTION EVERYONE!!!!
Hey Central Cosmos Soccer Parents!
We've got a change coming that we think you're going to love and we want to share the "why" behind it too.
Starting now and going forward, your child's individual and team photos will live in the SAME gallery as their action shots. That means one purchase, one download, and every photo of your kid is yours. No more juggling separate galleries or wondering what's where. It also gives you the ability to mix and match the action photos and portraits in a single print order.
Here's the heart behind it: our goal has always been to give Central families as much value as we possibly can. We're a small family business, every dollar we earn goes right back into better gear, better lighting, and the time we spend away from our own little ones so we can be on the field for yours. This past year alone, we've invested over $10,000 into equipment and software so we can keep raising the bar on what we deliver. We're not chasing a payday, we're building something we hope serves this community for years to come, and we wanted you to know we hear you and we're doing our best to make this work for everyone.
A few important notes when you go to purchase:
- Print quality matters. If you take your digital files to Walmart, Target, CVS, or other big-box stores, the print quality will NOT match what you'd get ordering directly through our gallery. We partner with professional imaging labs that hand-calibrate their printers and use premium paper. It's a noticeable difference, especially for the photos you want to frame and hang on the wall.
- Getting both Action AND Portraits? Please wait until both galleries are uploaded before clicking DOWNLOAD ALL. If you purchase early, we'll still get every photo to you, we'll just have to manually sort and send them after the fact, which slows things down on our end.
- The team photo is available as a print only and honestly, we think you're going to love how it comes out. A professionally printed team photo is one of those keepsakes that ends up framed in a hallway or tucked away in a memory box for decades. We're keeping it print-exclusive so it stays special, and so we can continue putting the time and care into producing something your family will treasure long after the season ends.
When you purchase from us, you're not just buying images, you're investing in a small family business that's pouring its heart into every shot, and helping us keep improving the gear, the lenses, and the craft season after season. These are the photos your kids will one day show their own kids, and that's not something we take lightly.
If you have any questions about the change or how purchasing works, drop them in the comments or send us a DM. We're always happy to walk anyone through it.
Thank you for being such an incredible community to be part of with our own kids, and our business.
