No more boring pictures.

Now school photos can be fun! Natural, spontaneous portraits your family will actually love. Plus a 10–20 second “My Kid’s Little Movie” from picture day.

20+ years photographing kids 25% of sales back to your school FIFA-accredited photographer Affordable packages
Boy in an orange shirt sitting on a log among autumn leaves
Fall scene
Boy in a blue cap and gown holding his diploma
Cap and gown
Girl with long blonde hair smiling with her arms crossed on a pink backdrop
Studio color
Three siblings laughing together in a studio portrait
Siblings
Smiling girl in a classic studio portrait on a dark red backdrop
Classic

New

The 15 seconds of picture day you never get to see.

While your child is being photographed, our videographer films a 10–20 second behind-the-scenes clip: the jokes, the laughs, the grumpy faces, the sparkly eyes. Not a posed photo. The real kid, on a real day.

  • Filmed on picture dayNo extra appointment, no extra time out of class.
  • 100% digitalScan the QR code that comes with your photos, or we text the Movie straight to your phone. Share it with grandparents in one tap.
  • Add it to any packageOrder the Movie for $40 together with any package, or on its own.
$40 Movie only Any package + $40 Movie Digital QR code or text to your phone

For parents

Picture day, the way you wish you could see it.

Parents miss most of picture day. So we photograph your child naturally, film the moment itself, and deliver both together at school.

New

My Kid’s Little Movie

The one thing parents want besides the portrait: a 10–20 second video of your child’s real picture-day moment. The jokes, the laughs, the sparkly eyes, filmed while the photos are taken.

  • Filmed at your school, on picture day
  • 100% digital: scan the QR code that comes with the photos, or we text it to your phone
  • Add it to any package, or order it on its own for $40
Girl in a red flower dress smiling, seated on a log in an autumn scene
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01

Natural, not stiff

Kids move and pose the way they want, portrait or action mode, so we catch a real, spontaneous expression. Traditional school photos are always available too.

02

Simple to order, online

Pre-pay with the flyer envelope on picture day, or wait for the photos to go online. About a week later we upload them to our platform, where you can view them and order packages or any specialty product. Finished orders are delivered to the school.

03

Checked before it reaches you

Every package is verified by hand before delivery. We make sure all of your photos are in your package, in the right sizes, before it goes to the school.

For school directors

Less admin for your staff. More back to your school.

25%of portrait sales returned to your school as a fundraising benefit, within 30 days of picture day.

  • Free I.D. card for every staff memberPrinted and delivered with the portrait order.
  • Free class picture for every teacherEach teacher receives a complimentary class picture, our gift to your staff.
  • Free yearbook for teachersStudents purchase their own; yearbook info is due March 1 for June delivery.
  • A photographer for your special eventsConcerts, graduations, field day. Just ask and we’ll schedule it.
  • Marketing done for youPosters and pre-paid flyers arrive two weeks before picture day. No checks to handle.
  • Fast, predictable timingPhotos online in about 1 week, complete orders in 10 business days, retakes each spring. Every package is verified before delivery. Digital proofs for the school on request.

The process

Picture day in six clear steps.

Minimal work for your staff. We send the calendar, the materials and the reminders.

  1. Anytime

    Book or reserve your date

    We email a calendar of available dates. Reserve early, and reserve a spring retake date while you’re at it.

  2. 2 weeks before

    Materials arrive

    Your school receives posters and pre-paid flyers to send home with students.

  3. 1 week before

    Send your school data

    Email the student and class list to hi@newschoolportrait.com.

  4. Picture day

    Smiles, laughs, grumpy faces

    Students bring their completed pre-paid envelope. We photograph and film the day. No checks accepted.

  5. +1 week

    Photos go online

    We upload the photos to our online platform. Parents view them and order packages or any specialty product. Digital proofs are available to the school upon request.

  6. +10 days

    Orders delivered to school

    Complete orders arrive at the school. The school’s fundraising benefit follows within 30 days of picture day.

Yearbook information is due by March 1; yearbooks are delivered in June. Special events can be scheduled anytime.

Packages

Our picture day packages.

Pick Package A, B or C. Add-on keepsakes change every year. The background is chosen by each school. Pre-pay online or with the flyer envelope on picture day; all orders are delivered at school.

Package C

$29

The essentials: 1 5×7 portrait, 1 5×7 group picture and 4 exchange wallets.

C1: with phone grip$45

Package B

$49

A great mid-size set: 2 5×7 portraits, 1 5×7 group picture and 4 exchange wallets.

B1: with phone grip$65

New

Movie only

$40

My Kid’s Little Movie: a 10–20 second behind-the-scenes video of your child. 100% digital.

QR code or by textDigital

Specialty products

This season’s keepsakes with your child’s portrait, on their own or with any package. They change every year. Prices in USD.

Secure online checkout powered by Stripe: card, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Order online
  • Custom photo phone grip$15
  • 4×6 metal desk print$24
  • 8×10 gallery mat$22
  • 8×10 calendar$22
  • Deluxe key chain$22
  • Bottle cap necklace$22
  • Mouse pad$22
  • Dog tag with chain$22
  • 4×10 dry-erase locker magnet$22
  • Luggage tag$14
  • 3″ round magnet$14
  • Key fobs (set of 3)$14
  • Siblings in the same photo$8

Sports photography

Powerful sports portraits for every team.

Dramatic lighting, smoke effects and a cinematic atmosphere turn the background into each athlete’s personal stage, led by a FIFA-accredited photographer.

Every selected image is reviewed for sharpness, color and lighting, then delivered fast and organized to your coach or league board. Digital downloads, prints and premium bundles for every budget.

On-site session Cinematic video Fast turnaround Team & individual
Book a team session
Young catcher in full gear with dramatic smoke lighting
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Holiday season

A Day with Santa at your school.

We bring a real Santa Claus to your school: natural beard, authentic suit and a joyful presence that makes every child believe in the magic of Christmas.

Santa can be part of any event you like: holiday concerts, breakfasts, class parties, family nights. Just let us know ahead of time. Our dates are limited, so book early.

Any event Real beard Limited dates
Ask about Santa dates
Father and son posing with a real-beard Santa
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Questions

Good to know.

How do I pay for my child’s photos?
Fill out the pre-paid flyer envelope and send it back to school on picture day, or order online through our secure Stripe checkout (credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Checks are not accepted.
When will I see the photos?
About one week after picture day, the photos are uploaded to our online platform, where you can view them and order packages or any specialty product. Proofs are digital and available to the school upon request; nothing is printed until you order. Complete orders take an additional 10 business days and are delivered at school.
What is My Kid’s Little Movie?
A 10–20 second, professionally filmed behind-the-scenes video of your child during the photo session. It costs $40 and can be ordered together with any package or on its own. The Movie is fully digital: it arrives with the photos as a QR code you scan to download, or we send it directly to your phone by text message.
What if my child is absent on picture day?
Retakes are scheduled each spring. Ask your school for the retake date, or contact us.
What does the school need to do?
Very little: reserve a date, hand out the flyers we send two weeks ahead, and email us your school data one week before picture day. We handle the rest.
Are traditional school photos still available?
Yes. Every child can have a classic school portrait. The natural, action-style photos and the movie are extras, never replacements.

Contact

Let’s book your picture day.

Tell us about your school or team and we’ll send a calendar of available dates.

Now school photos can be fun.

Reserve your date early. Spring retake dates and Santa visits fill up fast.

Book your picture day