School Photography is Cool Now!

Did you know school photography is cool now? Do you remember your school photos? The ones with the blue background, maybe some lasers, or the faux bookcase. Don’t forget the signature awkward cheese smiles that documented how much you “loved” taking photos… Annie is a Vancouver school photographer who offers modern school portraits for preschools and elementary schools in the lower mainland.

Well, fret not, your kids don’t need to have these cheesy yearly school photos. There is a wave of modern take on the annual school portrait, and I am one of these modern school photographers in the Vancouver area! Want to offer these school portraits at your school? Read more about my process and see my work here!

No more cheesing for school photos!

I forbid any cheesing when children are sitting in front of my camera and I never ask them to say cheese, I don’t tell them to smile, I don’t even ask them to pose. By allowing space and time, let kids be kids. If kiddo is having a bad day, I sympathize and we keep the energy mellow. If your child is happy go lucky, we get silly and make funny noises. We play games, we talk about our favourite things, and we genuinely connect for a few minutes. These small moments make for authentic and genuine expressions. Let’s take school photos to the next level. Looking for a Vancouver school photographer who doesn’t say cheese? You’ve come to the right place!

Simple background for a timeless school portrait

I don’t offer any cool backdrop, no green screen, and no bookcases! Only two options, black or white. The simple background allows for the child to shine! No distracting lasers are needed. Simple background makes our school photos timeless. Look back in 20 years and you will still love these classic images that documented their sweet faces. School photography that you will gladly hang and display in your home.

Kids love me, they call me “the funny school photographer”

I have two kids of my own. I have a super power that is getting kids to smile. Not to toot my own horn, but 95% of the kids I photograph think I am really cool. Kids really just like being silly and play funny games with adults. My approach are the same for shy kids and outgoing kids, it is simply connecting with them on their level. 95% hit rate is pretty good, there are still a few kids I cannot get any reaction from, but that’s ok! Outside of school photography, I also photograph families and newborns!

Families love these school photos

I’ve photographed thousands of children over the past 4 years and I receive feedback from parents that these are some of the best images they have ever seen of their children! I aim to create timeless images for families to treasure. I am passionate about giving families true and beautiful images of their children!

If your preschool or daycare is interested in offering school portraits in the Spring or Fall, contact me and we can chat more about my process!

If your school is interested in working with me, here are some top reasons why schools love working with me.

Annie is a Vancouver school portrait photographer, working primarily with preschools and daycares. Connect with me on my instagram to get my latest school photo schedule release dates!

Vancouver school photography for schools within the lower mainland, Greater Vancouver area! Servicing Surrey, Vancouver, Delta, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley, Richmond.

Want to offer these school portraits at your school? Read more about my process and see my work here!