Fine Art School Portraits
School Photography
Fine Art School Portraits in Raleigh, NC
School Photography with Heart
School portraits don’t have to be stiff or stressful. They can be fun, relaxed, and genuinely beautiful. I bring a light and joyful touch to school photography, creating portraits that families treasure and schools are proud to share.
A Personal, Boutique School Photography Experience
My goal is to provide a custom, boutique experience for every family at the schools I partner with.
I take a personal, professional approach, focusing on a select number of Raleigh-area schools so that I can give each one the care and attention it deserves. Unlike large, corporate photography companies, I believe in knowing the schools and families I serve and creating a smooth, enjoyable experience from start to finish.
Capturing Genuine, Joyful Portraits
My aim is always to capture the true essence of each child — their natural expressions, quiet confidence, or spark of joy. I never force a smile or rely on stiff, awkward poses. Instead, I create a relaxed, lighthearted environment that helps kids feel comfortable being themselves.
The result? Beautiful, timeless portraits that feel authentic, not the overly bright, cookie-cutter images we’ve all seen before. Every photo reflects the genuine personality of the child in front of the camera, captured in soft, flattering light and simple, natural settings.
Let’s Work Together
If you’re looking for a school photography experience that feels personal, professional, and truly enjoyable, I’d love to partner with you. Together, we can create portraits that celebrate the individuality of every student — and make picture day something everyone looks forward to.
SCHOOL PORTRAIT FAQs
WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?
We are a completely online operation. Families are linked safe, online ordering galleries. Galleries are set up according to grade, classroom, homeroom, advisory, or whatever grouping which makes sense for the school.
HOW IS A FINE ART SCHOOL PORTRAIT DIFFERENT THAN STANDARD SCHOOL PHOTOS?
I am so glad you asked! Our approach is a bit different and a lot better (if you ask us!) CLICK HERE to read a bit more about what a Fine Art School Portrait is.
Each child will be provided 2-5 images, presented in both color and black and white. The family may chose the photos they want printed, as opposed to having a pose chosen for them. I also provide boutique product choices such as canvas gallery wraps and digital images for future printing and archiving. A detailed PDF describing all ordering procedures and photoshoot day preparation will be provided to each school to be distributed to families prior to photo day.
Prints are ordered online and delivered directly to the school within four weeks of picture day.
We provide all equipment and personnel needed for photo day.
We provide the school with all high resolution digital files to use for yearbooks, website, school advertising, school ID's, or however the school wishes to use the images.
We handle any questions from parents and families about ordering and products.
We take staff and class photos depending on the school’s needs.
We are willing to work with schools to provide custom services that fit your unique needs.
HOW MANY STUDENTS CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE?
We have provided this service to schools as small as 60 kids and schools with as many as 1,000 children. We have worked with thousands of kids ages 0-18 since 2012 when we first started offering Fine Art School Photography.
ARE THESE IMAGES EXPENSIVE?
We have competitive rates and nothing is due up front, all profit is made from ordering. We offer a variety of collections and a-la-carte products to fit everyone's needs. CLICK HERE to download a sample price sheet (*please note, prices are subject to change).
WHAT TIME OF YEAR DO YOU CONDUCT THESE FINE ART SCHOOL PHOTO SHOOTS?
We work with each individual school to schedule shoots any time during the academic year.
DO YOU PROVIDE CLASS PHOTOS?
We do! If the school needs class photos we will take them either on photo do or arrange another time to come and take them.
NOW BOOKING SCHOOLS FOR SPRING 2025 AND FALL OF 2026
If you think Fine Art School Photography is something you would like to offer at your school, click the button below to get started!