The sun was still rising over Visy Park on Monday morning, as Carlton players and coaching staff took part in the 2014 annual AFL photo shoot.

With guernseys freshly pressed and footy boots polished, Visy Park's warm-up area was turned into a makeshift studio.

There were plenty of smiles and laughter, as players posed for the camera.

Once the group photographs were finished players moved to the oval, where the Legends Stand offered the perfect backdrop for some creative portraits.

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