A new policy from Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner means they can’t take pictures of athletes during school sporting events.
Professional photographers Sandie Waters and Jen Mulenbruck are the inferred subjects of the new policy. The duo had been hired to take photos of athletics teams at Stafford and Colonial Forge high schools, respectively. They’ve been shooting team photos since 2013.
“I am saddened by the decision, I also feel for the Colonial Forge wonderful photographer that this has affected also,” Waters wrote in an email to Potomac Local. “The tremendous outpouring of affection and support from all over has been totally overwhelming! I appreciate everyone’s kind words and comments as they have shared memories they treasure that I have captured for them.”
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