Ripken Baseball expands partnership with Glossy Finish

Ripken Baseball, the leader in youth sports experiences, has named the award-winning photography company Glossy Finish the official and exclusive photographer for Cooperstown All Star Village, a world-class youth baseball experience and family resort located in the birthplace of baseball. As a youth baseball resort destination for 12U teams worldwide, Cooperstown All Star Village will offer families high-quality photography through a dedicated team of Glossy Finish photographers starting in 2024.

“Glossy Finish’s dedication to excellence in sports photography perfectly complements our mission to create extraordinary youth baseball experiences,” said Rick Abbott, CEO of Cooperstown All Star Village. “Cooperstown All Star Village is a rite of passage for any youth baseball player, and capturing those memories is a high priority for our parents, coaches, and players.”

Glossy Finish has been operating at other Ripken Baseball facilities nationwide since 2014. Glossy Finish will set up and operate a photo store, studio, and onsite production area so guests can take home their memories.

“We are honored and excited to solidify our role as the official and exclusive photographer of Cooperstown All Star Village,” said Haim Ariav, Founder & CEO at Glossy Finish. “This partnership further underlines our commitment to preserving the spirit and passion of youth baseball through outstanding photography. We look forward to working with Ripken Baseball to make every moment at Cooperstown All Star Village truly unforgettable.”

The partnership will also provide job opportunities for photographers, graphics, and salespeople in the Cooperstown area. Interested candidates can apply at glossyfinish.com/work-with-us

In addition to major league-style baseball fields and amenities, Cooperstown All Star Village offers onsite lodging for the whole family, full-service dining, heated swimming pools, and entertainment.  Ripken Baseball brings teammates, coaches, and families together through its Big League Experiences while teaching children how to play sports the right way – the Ripken Way. Ripken Baseball continues to innovate the game through tournaments, camps, clinics, and spring training at their state-of-the-art facilities – The Ripken Experience Aberdeen Powered by Under Armour (Maryland), The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), The Ripken Experience® Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), The Ripken Experience® Elizabethtown (Kentucky), Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center (Ohio), and Cooperstown All Star Village (New York). Ripken Baseball also develops and trains athletes through the acquisition of Baseball Factory and Softball Factory.