THE BLOG

When family photographers first start looking into picture day, they often worry that they will have to abandon their creative roots: “Does adding schools mean I can’t shoot lifestyle family sessions anymore?” This is so important to understand: you do not have to become just “a school photographer.” You can still photograph families. You can […]

If you are a family photographer looking at your calendar during quiet months, you might be asking yourself: can school photography actually be profitable, or is it just a lot of chaotic work for tiny picture-pack sales? The answer is an absolute, resounding yes. When you shift your mindset away from traditional, stiff school pictures […]

When photographers decide they want to add picture day photos to their business, the very first hurdle they hit is usually a practical one: “How do you find schools to photograph, and how do you even get your foot in the door if you don’t have corporate connections?” It is easy to assume that big […]

One of the most common questions family photographers ask when they want to start taking picture day photos for local schools is: “How can I pitch to a school director if I don’t already have school photos to show them?” It feels like a classic chicken-and-egg problem. But here is the truth: learning how to […]

This is the exact point where so many photographers tend to overcomplicate things and talk themselves out of taking action. They assume that adding schools to their studio means buying a massive cargo van, thousands of dollars in studio strobes, complex tethering setups, and a warehouse full of accessories. I want to set the record […]

When I first started photographing schools, I was still working two 12-hour shifts a week as a NICU nurse while trying to grow my photography business. I was already balancing a full-time job and a busy family. The last thing I was looking to do was make another huge financial investment or buy a studio […]