Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional School & Senior Portrait Photography Services
Founded in 1946 by Irvin Simon, our company has dedicated over 75 years to redefining excellence in school photography. What began as a basement studio has evolved into a family-owned enterprise recognized as an industry leader, combining tradition with innovation. Our commitment to quality remains unwavering, serving schools across Long Island and beyond with personalized portrait programs tailored to each institution's unique needs. Through generations, we've maintained a balance between scale and personal care, ensuring every client receives both comprehensive resources and individualized attention. Our expertise extends beyond photography to include yearbook design, fundraising programs, and community engagement initiatives that have helped schools raise millions. With a team of seasoned professionals averaging a decade or more of tenure, we prioritize safety, diversity training, and technical excellence in every service we deliver.Our proprietary systems streamline processes from photo selection to print delivery, ensuring efficiency without compromising quality. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed through dedicated account management, responsive support teams, and continuous feedback integration. Recognized for our adaptability, we offer both traditional and freestyle portrait options while maintaining rigorous safety protocols for all participants. This combination of heritage, technical proficiency, and client-centric approach has made us the preferred choice for educational institutions seeking reliable, high-quality visual documentation solutions.
Services
School Photography
Senior Portraits
Yearbook Services
Family Portraits
Sports Photography
Camp Photography
Freestyle Portraits
Student ID Cards
KidSafe Cards
Montage Photos
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of specialized school photography experience with family leadership
- Our dedicated account managers ensure seamless picture day execution
- All staff undergo rigorous background checks and sensitivity training
- We provide proprietary software for faster photo processing and delivery
- Our fundraising programs have helped schools raise millions nationwide
What people say
Outstanding experience
Professional photographers
Smooth operations
Guaranteed satisfaction
Excellent with children
Services
School Photography
Our school photography service delivers professional portrait sessions tailored to educational institutions. With over 75 years of experience, we provide dedicated account management, customized planning guides, and high-resolution digital images. Our team ensures efficient execution while maintaining individual attention to each student's needs, including special accommodations and retake options.
Senior Portraits
Senior portrait sessions capture milestone graduation moments with personalized styling options. We offer comprehensive pose selections, online ordering systems, and yearbook integration services. Our experienced photographers work directly with students, parents, and yearbook advisors to ensure consistent quality across all official graduation materials.
Yearbook Services
Full-service yearbook creation includes professional photography, design templates, and online community engagement tools. Our program features customizable cover designs, digital submission portals, and deadline management systems. We provide technical support throughout the production process with guaranteed on-time delivery.
Freestyle Portraits
Freestyle portrait sessions allow students to express individuality through personalized poses and props. This service complements traditional portraits while maintaining professional quality standards. Our photographers create comfortable environments that encourage natural expressions and authentic memory-making during school picture days.
Family Portraits
Family portrait services offer coordinated photo sessions for school communities. We provide multiple pose options, online ordering convenience, and direct shipping to families. These sessions utilize the same professional standards as our school photography while accommodating diverse family groupings and styling preferences.
Questions
How do I know when Picture Day is scheduled?
Your school will notify families 1-2 weeks in advance through newsletters, calendars, or email reminders.
What is the photo ordering process?
Photos are taken on Picture Day without forms. Orders can be placed online 3-4 weeks later through our secure portal.
What if I'm dissatisfied with the results?
We offer free retakes on designated days and full refunds for unsatisfactory prints with no questions asked.
Do you offer retouching services?
Yes, we provide facial retouching, teeth whitening, and stray hair reduction while maintaining natural appearance integrity.
How do multiple student orders work?
Use individual online codes for each student through our centralized ordering system with family discount options available.
Are special photography arrangements possible?
Our team accommodates special needs through customized programs, including outdoor sessions and adaptive posing techniques.
