Our Academic Photography services cater to a wide range of individuals and institutions within the educational sphere
Our professional team is committed to setting new standards wherever we go, by offering generous academic commissions and community focused perks, while forging lasting relationships that keep our academic clients coming back – because they trust us to always get it right!
Themed & Seasonal Portraits | Graduations | Photo Experiences | Bespoke Services
Our extensive collection of backdrops, props, and outfits are perfect for crafting themed and seasonal shoots, and our expert project management team ensures a hassle-free experience for you, all without any fees. Whether it's a festive Christmas setup, a memorable graduation scene, or an enchanted forest theme, we offer custom options to realize any vision.
Giving back to the nurseries and communities we work with is very important to us, so as our way of thanks, we offer complimentary staff headshots, competitive commissions, and generous perks, all designed to benefit the nursery, staff, and parents. Scroll down to ‘Commissions and Perks’ for more details.
Don’t forget to check out our Bespoke Services, offering not only tailored commercial photography and website development, but also our brand new and exclusive 'Photo Experiences', designed specifically for children in nursery.
They’ll dive into sensory activities such as water splash photography, light painting and more, all developed for young minds to explore light and dark, movement, shapes, colors, nature, and co-operation. With our experienced team, wide variety of activities and fleet of cameras, everyone can get involved in the fun! Scroll down to ‘Bespoke Services’ for more details.
Free Staff Photos for all Nurseries & Schools…
While not everyone enjoys being in front of the camera, we all understand the importance of professional staff headshots. Our approach is relaxed and respectful, with just the right amount of humour to bring out natural, confident smiles. On the day, we’re happy to photograph any new team members and update existing portraits as needed. Support dogs are also very welcome.
… with Sibling & Class Photos as standard!
We also do class photos for all Nurseries and Schools, which can be done indoors or outside. This is a great way for everyone to remember their friends and teachers, and also gives parents an extra option when purchasing.
All siblings will have the chance to take photos individually and together. Parents love this as it adds variety to the photos available for ordering, and so do the siblings who get to share the experience together.
School Portraits | Event Photography | SIMS Solutions | Bespoke Services
We offer a wide range of services tailored to schools, from traditional portraits and graduation photos, to events photography and more. We can also create bespoke content, and our SIMS solutions ensure staff and pupil databases stay updated.
Giving back to the schools and communities we work with is very important to us, so as our way of thanks, we offer complimentary staff headshots, competitive commissions, and generous perks, all designed to benefit the nursery, staff, and parents. Scroll down to ‘Commissions and Perks’ for more information.
Our photography clubs provide pupils with the perfect opportunity to delve into the captivating world of photography. With mentorship from our expert team, they will not only learn to wield a professional camera but also master the art of composition and lighting, essential skills for any budding photographer. Check ‘Bespoke Services’ for full details.
We take care of everything, right from the start…
The whole process starts with a quick call where we establish your needs and arrange a meeting. Once we talk specifics and set dates, the ball is well and truly rolling! We will then get to work on your services agreement, risk assessment and plan of action.
The only thing we ask of you is to hand out photo consent slips to the children/parents, and return them to us on shoot day.
We don’t charge you any fees - we actually pay you generous commissions
We’re professional, friendly and take care of all legalities, logistics and orders
Efficient and stress free process for you, with minimal involvement even on shoot day
… to the very end!
We know the importance of making ordering easy, so have made sure our process is as user friendly as possible. Nursery samples are sent to parents via e-mail within 48 hrs, and school samples within 3-7 days.
Parents can quickly order digital files or print bundles, and pay securely through our website. All orders are handled and produced in-house, ensuring our own high standards of customer service and quality control. Unlike most of our competitors, we never outsource to print and order management companies (who charge huge fees), meaning big savings and a more personal service for the parents - and a quicker turnaround!
Why do parents love us?
We offer the most competitively priced print and digital bundles around
Quick and easy ordering process with dedicated phone support
All print orders are produced and quality checked in-house by our expert team
We never watermark our prints or digital files so parents can reproduce them freely
Unrivalled quality and standards without overpriced gimmicks
Common sizes mean usable prints which are easy to frame or put in an album
Digital files are delivered via secure link within 24 hrs
Print bundles are delivered to the nursery/school for parents to collect
Higher ed. graduation prints are produced on-site to be taken home the same day
10% off all ‘Kids Photography’ sessions
Graduation Portraits | Student Projects | Photography Workshops | Bespoke Services
Our higher education offerings include traditional services like graduation and events photography, however what really sets us apart from the rest are our photography workshops, designed specifically for students on fashion and beauty courses.
All projects are managed by our expert team, and can be tailored to you and your students specific requirements
Giving back to the communities we work with is very important to us, so we offer competitive commissions and generous perks, all designed to benefit the students and universities. Scroll down to ‘Commissions and Perks’ for more details.
Whether the project is a graduation ceremony, an end of year fashion showcase, or content creation for your marketing material, our expert team is ready to go, and our web boffins mean we can even offer professional web development and SEO packages for you - and your students too!
New for September 2026 are our fashion and beauty photo workshops for students; industries where we believe it pays to be able to do your own photography. These are designed to teach the basics, as well as coach the students through relevant projects like shooting a new lookbook or updating their portfolio. All workshops are available at no cost to the University - More info in Bespoke Services below.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCES & WORKSHOPS
We’re excited to announce our Photo Experiences, Clubs and Workshops starting September 2024, developed for young and older minds alike, all customizable to your needs. Experiences available to Nurseries, Clubs to Schools, and Workshops to Universities.
Photo Experiences:
Our experience days are designed from the ground up to be fun, educational and engaging for developing minds, offering water splash photography, light painting, macro photography, and many more indoor and outdoor activities! These events are put together specifically for the children to explore light and dark, movement, shapes, colours, the natural world, co-operation and of course photography!
They are available as one-offs or on a once/twice per term basis, and are exclusively for nurseries who use our Academic Photography services. Please note this service does not offer any commission. For more information speak to our team.
Photo Workshops:
Our new photography workshops have been specifically created for university students on fashion and beauty courses.
We have created a series of workshops designed to explore all the basics, as well as more advanced concepts like posing, lighting, post-production, and important aspects of the industry such as project management, release forms, usage rights, and much more. For more information please speak to the team.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
We specialize in tailoring content to meet your precise needs, making it ideal for showcasing your institution's strengths at open days, in marketing materials, and across social media and web platforms. Our Commercial Photography services offer an effective way to highlight your facilities, extracurricular activities, campus, student life, staff activities and anything else you want to show off!
All Commercial projects are managed by David, our dedicated expert. He begins with a free consultation to understand your requirements, and then develops a detailed plan of action, including a risk assessment and any other necessary considerations.
Our shoot days are meticulously planned to minimise disruption while ensuring a professional and efficient execution. You'll receive all images without watermarks, ready to be used indefinitely and according to your preferences.
EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY
School sports day or university showcase? Football or karate tournament? Whatever the occasion, our team can be there to capture those moments for the parents, leaving everyone free to enjoy the event “in the moment”, rather than from behind their phones or cameras.
Like all our projects, we will provide a consultation and risk assessment, and shoots are designed to offer the least disruption possible.
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL MEDIA / SEO CONSULTATIONS
Our team are here to help you take control of your web presence with confidence!
We offer professional SEO and Social Media Consultations with our marketing experts Jasmine and David, as well as tailored Website Development packages. These can be daunting subjects, often overlooked due to their reputation as “confusing”, however our packages and guidance will have you up and running quickly, with the confidence to move forward independently.
Giving back to the communities we work with is at the heart of what we do, so we’ve created a generous Commission & Perks structure based on how often and how long we will work together.
Commissions up to a staggering 15%
We never outsource to printing management companies who charge extortionate fees, meaning significant savings for parents, as well as more commission for you - Did someone say staff party?
These commissions and perks (along with our bespoke services) are something we’re proud to be spearheading. Quality isn’t the only reason we’re a cut above the rest.
10% off all ‘Kids Photography’ sessions for parents and staff
We appreciate all our customers, and to show our love, we offer 10% off all our Kids Photography services to all parents and staff members affiliated with the nurseries, schools, and universities we work with.
For us, it’s not just about delivering top quality services, it’s about lasting relationships
“Love booking with Little Photo Gems, the’re always friendly and are great at what they do!”
“Amazing photos and was a fun experience. Would recommend and will be booking again.”
“Very happy with the service the team provided, and my fiance´ absolutely loves the photos. ”
Are we the best? Probably yes… but don’t just take our word for it!
See for yourself on our Portfolio page, where you can look at our work, and read some client testimonials…
Years of fashion and portraiture experience has given us the knowledge and attention to detail needed to plan and create outstanding photography, with beautiful lighting and that "glossy magazine look"
Our workflow and shooting style are designed to ensure consistent production of stunning images that can be cherished for years to come. Approaching each project with positivity and good humor, we blend efficiency with professionalism, ensuring every moment is captured flawlessly. Utilizing top grade photography equipment and cutting edge software, combined with our experience and strict post-production standards, we consistently deliver images of the utmost quality. At every step, our commitment to excellence remains unmatched, ensuring that each photograph is a masterpiece.
All Kids Sessions include free digital files and prints, and we offer a variety of bundles to parents for our Academic Projects
Clients are often wowed by the prints they receive, especially given our pricing! These are all produced in-house by our expert team, using industry leading equipment and following strict quality control. Prints are durable, rich in colour and detail, and have that sought after lab quality everyone loves.
Our digital files are just as impressive!
We use ultra-high resolution cameras and lenses to capture astonishingly detailed images, capable of producing huge prints without losing quality. The zoom test tends to speak for itself…
Digital files are delivered via secure download link
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Meet the faces behind the scenes, learn about our background and shared values, as well as the reasons why we're so dedicated to what we do.
For any enquiries or feedback, get in touch today and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible… Don’t be shy!
HERE AT LITTLE PHOTO GEMS WE LIKE TO DO BUSINESS FAIRLY, TRANSPARENTLY, AND BY THE BOOK
Please take some time to visit our Legal page as it includes our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Notices. If you have any general enquiries or questions regarding legalities, feel free to get in touch with the team via the ‘Contact Us’ form above - we’ll be happy to help!
We take our clients privacy, and the protection of their personal data very seriously.
Our Legal page contains our Privacy Notices, which outline how we gather, store and use personal data to manage our projects.
WE NEVER SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WITH OTHER COMPANIES
For everyones peace of mind, all our business activities are covered by Public Liability Insurance up to £1m.
We will also provide a Risk Assessment for all of our Academic Projects.
ALL OUR TEAM MEMBERS ARE BRIEFED ON HEALTH & SAFETY BEFORE EVERY SHOOT
Book with confidence!
All our team members are DBS checked, and have been trained to maintain our highest standards of quality and professionalism on every single project.
DBS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST