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Back to School

A portrait of exactly who they are this September.

Late August through September, while the uniform is still new and the year is still ahead of them.

Choose a package & check dates

About your session

A short, relaxed studio session at the start of the school year, on a setup that is built and lit before you arrive. Half an hour is enough for a child who wants to get on with their day, and long enough to catch the expression you actually recognise.

The essentials

What matters most on the day

The short version here; deeper preparation and style choices are in the guides above.

The session

Half an hour, no rush

The set is built and lit before you arrive, so the time is spent with your child rather than moving furniture. Most children need a few minutes to decide we are worth talking to, and that is built into the half hour. Nobody is asked to hold a smile.

The setups

Two for the season, one for your session

We build two back-to-school setups and both stay up for the whole window. Your half hour is spent on one of them, which is what keeps the session short and the time on your child rather than on rebuilding a set. Tell us which you prefer when you book and we will do our best, though which one is standing on the day depends on the schedule. Small changes to props are usually possible, again subject to what the day allows.

The classic

A deep, warm backdrop with scattered letters and numbers, a wooden stool, stacked books and a chalkboard. Timeless rather than of-the-moment.

The study

A bright white set with a world map, white cubes and open books. Cleaner and more modern, and the better of the two for siblings together.

Packages

Spread the cost, pay monthly

On sessions £150 and over.

Back to School

Back to School Mini

£100

£50

booking fee today

£50

on the day

30 min · booking fee included in the price

  • 4 studio-grade edited images
  • Your session on one of our two back-to-school setups, chosen subject to availability
  • Access to our props, with small changes on the day where time allows
  • Professional studio lighting
  • Up to 30 minutes in the studio
  • Private online gallery to choose your favourites
  • Extra edited images available to buy
  • Your whole unedited gallery available to buy
Book, just £50 to secure

Booking fee secures your slot · transferable with 72h notice

A non-refundable booking fee secures your slot and is included in the price. Transferable with 72 hours' notice.

Optional upgrades

1 additional edited image £35 per image
Additional family member £50 per person
Private session 20% of package price
Video slideshow £20 per video
Personalised USB & case on request
6×4 prints £1.5 per print
10×8 prints £3 per print
A3 prints £15 per print

Good to know

Questions, answered

Where is the studio?

Sessions take place by appointment in our private home studio in Flitwick, Bedfordshire (MK45). The full address and arrival instructions are shown after your booking is secured, rather than published publicly.

How does the booking fee work?

The booking fee shown with your package secures your chosen slot and forms part of the total package price. Your date is only confirmed after successful payment. The booking terms explain transfer, cancellation and refund conditions before you pay.

Can I pay the balance in instalments?

Yes. You can pay the booking fee first and make further balance payments from your client account. Any final payment deadline is shown with your booking and invoice.