Book a boutique preschool photographer for your school, and you’ll never look back.

Being a boutique preschool photographer is something I never had on my bingo card when I decided to start my photography business. I spent so much time photographing my own young children, families with young kids and newborns (who usually had preschool-aged siblings), and I quickly came to realize that ages 2-5 are such a sweet spot. They show up just as they are. Some are reserved, some are more outgoing, but one thing is always true: I never get tired of seeing who they are and using my camera to show that.

What is boutique preschool photography?

Boutique preschool photography is a specialized style of school photography that focuses on capturing high-quality, natural, and artistic portraits of young children in the preschool setting. Unlike traditional school pictures, which often use generic backdrops or stiff poses, boutique preschool photography embraces a more relaxed and candid approach.

3 Reasons to hire a small-business owner as your preschool photographer

And now, I present to you just three of the myriad reasons you should hire a boutique preschool photographer instead of a big-box company.

No more forced, stiff smiles

These images reflect each child’s natural expressions and personality, rather than forced, fake smiles. Trust me when I say I can connect with a preschooler so fast – it’s honestly one of my photography superpowers.

In the seconds that I have with each student, we get comfortable and have some fun. I meet students where they are and read their body language. It’s apparent very quickly which kiddos are on the quiet side and which ones are ready to party. I love working with both and making sure their images reflect the child they are.

And when I am invited back year after year, I continue to build trust and familiarity with the preschoolers who remember me (and my camera monkey). An added perk for me as a preschool photographer is being able to see these kids grow up in front of my camera.

Multiple poses in each child’s gallery

I provide a variety of poses to choose from in each child’s gallery – it’s not just one and done. Each child will receive 3-6 different image choices in their gallery, both in color and black and white. This gives parents the option to purchase exactly the photo they feel best represents their kid, or to get multiple photos that showcase their preschooler’s personality.

It’s a unique service a preschool can offer to its families

A quality portrait and the experience of having professional photos taken is a gift you can give to the families at your school. As a preschool photographer, I do not charge the schools anything. The money I make from photographing your school is purely on the sales of the photos I take. I make sure that my pricing structure fits all budgets and that there is something for everyone. Prints are made at my professional print lab on archival photo paper using high quality materials.

Ready for preschool photos you’ll want to display for years to come?

I’m not exaggerating when I say this. I’ve had parents contact me after receiving their children’s portraits to say how much they love them. Boutique school photography creates a warm and authentic experience for both children and parents, making school photos something families truly cherish.

If your preschool is looking for a photographer, you can find more information on the school picture page on my website linked here. There’s a contact form at the bottom if you’d like to get in touch and talk more about what I can do for your school as a boutique preschool photographer.

Book a boutique preschool photographer for your school, and you’ll never look back.

Erica Hurlburt is an award winning Ventura County Photographer who specializes in newborn, family and school photography. Her style tends toward cleaner, classic images, both in how they’re composed and edited. Her goal in every session is to keep things relaxed and fun and to create images that are both meaningful and unique.

Erica serves clients in Camarillo, Ventura County, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake,
Malibu, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Ojai and beyond.