Capturing and Preserving Authentic Personality
A custom, boutique experience capturing the authentic essence of each child on that day. Genuine, Timeless, Artful portraits
What are Fine Art School Portraits?
A.Fine Art School Portraits by Aubrey Alyssa Photography are a modern approach to traditional school photography that authentically capture the unique personality of each child. I connect with each child to help them express their true self in front of the camera. I learn what makes them smile and beautifully capture their personality. I use a clean white background and natural light to produce heirloom quality images. I do not use props or uncomfortable posing allowing for candid moments and natural expressions.
How is this different from the traditional picture day experience that we had growing up?
A.I love interacting with kids and work hard to create a fun and comfortable environment to ensure a positive photography experience on Picture Day. This experience starts with professionally handling all pre-communication with schools and families. I provide my contact information to field questions directly from parents and families.
The focus of my photography is the authentic personality of each child. I do not use any props or distracting backgrounds to allow each child to shine.
After photo day, all images are shared through an online gallery and ordering platform. Each child will have 3-5 different images/expressions captured and shared in a private online gallery. Images are delivered in both color and black & white. Families get to choose which images(s) they want to order instead of one image being chosen for you. This means that you do not need to pre-order anything before you see the photos!
Orders for physical prints, or digital files, are placed online. Digitals are delivered over email immediately, and physical prints are delivered to the school for pick up approximately 4 weeks later.
How many pictures do you take?
A.My goal is capture your child's personality on photo day. I do this by engaging with your child 1:1 and encourage them to express a range of expressions - from smiling, laughing, being serious, being silly...I am capturing these moments straight on, from above and different angles. I deliver each image in both color and black & white.
Some kids are willing and ready to give me a variety of expressions and some are more reserved. This is why some kids have more images in their albums than others. All children will have a minimum of 3-5 different images in their albums.
This sounds really expensive - is it?!
A.Even though my Fine Art School Portrait experience is high end, my prices are not! I have competitive rates that are competitive with the big box companies. There is no payment due up front, and families choose exactly what they want to purchase after seeing the images, not before.
I offer a variety of different packages and a-la-carte products to fit everyone's needs. Physical prints and digital files are available.