School Portraits

What to Expect

When you book us for your school photography, we’ll guide you through the entire process — from your first enquiry to final image delivery.
We create a relaxed, well-organised experience that puts children at ease and keeps the day running smoothly for staff. Our approach is friendly, efficient, and focused on capturing natural expressions and genuine moments.
We love what we do, and it shows in the images we create. Beautiful school photography should feel easy — and enjoyable — for everyone involved.

How To Book

Simply get in touch to book your school photo shoot. We’ll discuss your requirements, talk through the available options, and help you choose what works best for your school.
Once everything is agreed, we’ll schedule a suitable date — including the option to secure dates well in advance for the next academic year.
If you’d like to meet beforehand, we’re always happy to arrange a call or visit to answer any questions and plan the shoot in detail. We believe great results start with good planning.
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Outdoor

Natural & beautifully different

Ideal for summer portrait sessions, our outdoor photography makes the most of your school grounds. We capture natural, relaxed portraits in an efficient way. This style feels fresh and authentic and parents love this casual, modern look.

Close up school photo of a young boy smiling.

Studio

Timeless portraits, simply done

Our studio set-ups are simple, well organised, and designed to keep the day running smoothly. Depending on the size of your school, we’ll set up one or two studios in a hall or another space. We work around your timetable & use clean, neutral backdrops.

Two school children laughing sitting on a white stool in a studio location with a cream background.

Class photos

Every class. Perfectly captured.

For class photos, we offer a few flexible options depending on your school’s preference. We can create traditional class photographs using a backdrop, or make use of your school’s surroundings for a more natural look.

Preschool nursery photograph in an outdoor garden. The teachers are sitting on chairs with the children around them.

Performing Arts

Where young performers shine

Our performing arts photo set-ups are thoughtfully planned to capture movement, confidence, and personality. We photograph all clubs from ballet, tap, theatre to dance, as well as shows and special events. We work with the clubs space and timetable.

Young girl in a ballet outfit sitting on the floor smiling in a studio location with a cream background.

Our Process

Step one

The school selects the photography style they’d like to offer

STEP TWO

Photo Day takes place using our secure, child-safe barcode system

STEP THREE

Parents receive their unique barcode and order photos online from home

STEP FOUR

Finished orders are delivered to the school, ready to be handed to parents

Why Book Little Stories

We’re passionate about school photography and committed to making the experience easy, safe, and enjoyable for everyone involved. Our streamlined barcode system allows us to spend less time on admin and more time capturing natural, relaxed portraits.

Only parents can view their child’s photos, ensuring complete privacy and security. We work with the same professional photographer for each school, guaranteeing consistent, high-quality images every time.

Ordering and proofs are handled entirely online, with fast turnaround times and minimal administration for both schools and parents — it really is that simple.

For peace of mind, we are fully insured, DBS checked, and all equipment is PAT tested.

We are also proud members of The British Institute of Professional Photographers.