Schools — Bella Photography London

London school photography

I work with primary and prep schools to create contemporary, and natural pupil portraits that feel relaxed and individual, while keeping the process straightforward for staff and families alike

My approach combines gentle guidance with efficient organisation, resulting in clean, modern photographs that parents are genuinely happy to buy and schools are comfortable hosting year after year

Individual school photos
Class school photos
Nativity
Sports Days
Staff headshots

Approach

School photography days are run calmly and efficiently, with emphasis on helping pupils feel at ease rather than rushing them through a rigid set-up

I work with light direction and multiple poses for each child, which gives parents choice and consistently leads to strong sales across year groups

Sessions are designed to fit smoothly in to the school day with minimal disruption to lessons

Portraits are natural with simple considered backgrounds that keep the focus on the child

The aim is not novelty or heavy styling but photographs that feel timeless and recognisable to families

The details

Parents receive a private online gallery, using an individual QR code, where they can view a range of images of their child and choose their favourites in their own time

Photography days are scheduled in consultation with the school to suit timetables and age groups

Galleries are typically delivered within 3 weeks, with clear communication throughout the process

What’s included

Full organisation of photography days
Calm, child-friendly approach on the day
Online viewing galleries accessed by QR code for parents
Secure ordering and payment system
Customer service handled directly with families

Schools receive commission on all sales, with no session fee charged

"Our son had so much fun being photographed by Annabel. She has that very rare talent to really capture the character of her subjects and we absolutely love the result. Looking forward to more photos in the future!"

— Richard Chapple, school parent
"I recently had professional headshots taken and couldn't be happier with the experience. From the moment we started, Annabel made me feel completely relaxed and at ease, which really shows in the final images. The photos are natural and professional which is exactly what I was hoping for. We've since used them on school documents and ID cards and they've worked perfectly. Thank you for making the whole process so enjoyable and stress-free!"

— Jo Pache, Headteacher
"We're so pleased with the photos - they really captured our children's personalities and the lovely bond between them. Thank you."

— Rachel Taylor, school parent
" I have had the pleasure of working with Annabel on several occasions and she is always incredibly professional. She has taken photographs with my class pre-prep children and has a very special approach when working with young children. Annabel makes them feel comfortable and relaxed which allows their natural personalities to shine through photographs. One of the highlights of the time I have had working with her was during our school graduation. It was such a special day for the children, parents and the school community and Annabel captured those moments beautifully. Her ability to create a calm and positive atmosphere made the experience enjoyable for everyone. I would highly recommend Annabel to anyone looking for a talented and professional photographer."

— Zola Sokoli, Teacher, Pre-Prep

Frequently Asked Questions

No - there is no session fee charged to the school
Parents order and pay for photographs directly through a secure online system, and the school receives commission on all sales
Photography days are planned in consultation with the school to fit around timetables and year groups
Each pupil is photographed in a short, structured sequence of poses to provide parents with a range of images to choose from. The process is efficient while still allowing children to feel at ease
Parents receive an individual QR code for their children which provides access to a private online gallery where they can view a selection of images and place orders securely
Ordering and payment are handled directly, reducing administrative workload for the school
Online galleries are typically delivered within three weeks of the shoot day, depending on the number of pupils photographed
All parent queries regarding ordering, payments or products are handled directly, ensuring the school is not required to manage individual queries
Yes - sibling photographs are taken on the same day as individual shots
My approach focuses on natural expression and contemporary presentation rather than heavily staged or dated portrait styles.

Let’s Work Together

If you’d like to discuss school photography for your pupils, I’m very happy to talk through how the process works and answer any questions

Please get in touch using the form below or call for a consultation