4 Reasons You Should Ditch Traditional School Photos

Why do you need to move away from stuffy, old-school school photos, you ask? Great question. A question that I’ve pretty much answered in that very first line.

School photo days are notorious for being cheesy, forced, unnatural, stiff, and incredibly pressured. Kids only get one shot to feel and look their very best, and the photographer is trying to pack everyone in like sardines. So, here are 4 reasons why Boutique School Photography should be a thing at your child’s school.

#1 Cheesy backgrounds be gone!

You can picture it without even having to explain, can’t you? You know the awful painted background - the one that gives you nightmares of walking past the fridge as a kid and seeing your school photo? It’s the furthest thing from natural, and it ups the cheese factor. Instead, I use modern backgrounds that really highlight your little one. They’re timeless, and are incredibly frame-worthy.

#2 Bad lighting is switched off

Let’s not even get into the harshness that is fluorescent lighting. It highlights absolutely everything and contributes to the stark look of school photos. The lighting I use enhances your little one’s features, and creates an interesting contrast to the backdrop.

#3 You’re not just a number

The worst possible part of school photos is waiting to see them, because you can’t remember if you smiled properly, or if your hair looked okay. There are so many worries that come along with one shot wonders.

I’m not trying to get through everyone as quickly as possible. Instead, I take my time and get to know my little subjects. We chat and joke around until genuine smiles emerge.

#4 It’s all digital

Okay, this is something your photographer should already be offering, but I need to emphasise it again. We’re way past the complicated paperwork and admin at this point in life - there should be a digitally-based system that lets you access your gorgeous photos whenever you want.

And that’s exactly what I use.