MODERN SCHOOL PORTRAITS IN RALEIGH, NC
No more awkward poses. No more calling a 1-800 number. Just beautiful portraits and a picture day your kids will actually enjoy.
Picture day with a big national company means awkward poses, stiff smiles, and a customer service line that puts you on hold. I do things differently. I work with just a handful of Raleigh-area schools each year so I can give every student, every parent, and every administrator the personal attention they deserve. No chatbots. No chaos. Just beautiful, authentic portraits, and a picture day your kids will actually enjoy.
What I Offer Your School
I handle everything from start to finish so picture day is one less thing on your plate. You’ll get a dedicated point of contact (me, not a call center), a detailed prep guide to send home to families, and high-resolution digital files for yearbooks, school IDs, and your website.
What’s included:
- A single point of contact for all scheduling, logistics, and parent questions — handled by me personally
- A detailed prep PDF sent to families before photo day
- High-resolution digital files for yearbooks, school IDs, and your website at no additional charge
- Complimentary digital headshots for all staff present on photo day
- Spring and fall session options so families can document their child’s growth
- Flexibility to work around your academic calendar and minimize classroom disruption
- Experience photographing schools of 50 to 800 students and staff
- Local references available from Raleigh-area schools upon request
What I Offer Your Family
No prepaying for photos you haven’t seen. Your child will receive 2–5 images in both color and black and white, delivered to a private, password-protected gallery. You choose which ones to order. Prints are professionally packaged and delivered directly to the school or shipped to your home — whichever you prefer.
What parents love:
- No prepay required — see the photos before you purchase
- Private, password-protected gallery for every student
- 2–5 images per child, in both color and black and white
- You choose which images to order — no pose chosen for you
- Prints delivered to school or shipped directly to your home
- All ordering questions handled personally by Fran — no call centers
Why School Portraits Matter to Me
I’ve saved every single one of my children’s school photos. Every year, we’d pull them out and laugh at the haircuts and the missing teeth and watch how much they’d changed. Those photos matter — not because they’re perfect, but because they’re real.
Getting an authentic smile from a sweet kid in front of my camera is genuinely one of my favorite things. I love seeing how children change year after year, and I’m honored when families trust me to capture those moments.
That’s what I’m after with every child I photograph: a genuine moment their family will want to hold onto, year after year.
FAQ
How many students can you accommodate?
A.I’ve provided school portrait services to schools with as few as 50 and as many as 800 students and faculty.
How do parents see their photos?
A.Every student receives a link to a private, password-protected online gallery. Families can browse their child’s images and choose what to order — no prepay required.
When are galleries delivered?
A.Galleries are delivered as quickly as possible after photo day — typically within one week.
How does ordering work?
A.Parents order directly through the online gallery. Prints ordered within the first two weeks are delivered to the school. Orders placed after that are shipped directly to the family’s home.
Are the images expensive?
A.My rates are competitive and nothing is due upfront from the school. All revenue comes through parent purchases. I offer a variety of print collections, digital downloads, and à la carte products to fit a range of budgets.
When do you offer portrait sessions?
A.I can work with your school’s academic calendar. Many schools choose to offer both a fall and a spring session so families can see how much their children have grown throughout the year.
Do you photograph teachers and staff?
A.Yes! All staff present on photo day receive a complimentary digital headshot for personal or professional use.
Do you offer sibling photos?
A.Sibling photography is handled on a school-by-school basis. I’m happy to discuss what works best for your school during our initial conversation.
Can we use the images for our yearbook?
A.Absolutely. I provide all high-resolution digital files to the school at no additional charge for use in yearbooks, school websites, ID cards, and school records.
How do we get started?
A.Use the contact form below to reach out. I’ll reply within 24 hours, and we’ll set up a quick call to talk through your school’s needs.
Let’s Talk About Your School
I take on a small number of schools each year so I can deliver truly personal service. If you’re interested in bringing modern, authentic portraits to your students, I’d love to connect.
