bythreestudios · School Portrait Services · 2026
We specialize in creating portraits that people feel confident sharing. Over a decade of experience, thousands of sessions completed — we capture your team with clarity and professionalism.
01 — The Problem
Old headshots mixed with new ones. Different backgrounds, lighting, and styles on the same page. It looks disorganized — and reflects on the institution.
Staff changes, people grow, roles shift — but the directory stays frozen. Photos from years ago are still live because re-booking is too much friction.
Everyone herded through a gym setup in 5 minutes. The results are stiff, unflattering, and nobody is proud of them — including the staff being photographed.
Schools get one crop in one size. No variants for banners, social, or press. Every reuse requires extra work that nobody has time for.
02 — Why bythreestudios
Trust is difficult to earn and easy to lose.
We believe it begins
visually.
bythreestudios produces polished portrait photography that strengthens professional credibility. We help schools build trust by:
Over a decade of portrait sessions across teams and organizations
Highlight selects delivered within 48 hours of shoot day
Complete edited gallery in your hands within 1–2 weeks
All assets fully yours — web, print, social, press, forever
03 — Session Investment
4–5 hours on location. Up to 20 staff members, fully delivered.
8 hours on location. Up to 50 staff members — more people, same standard.
04 — Add-Ons
Book the Compact Studio as a standalone session — no full portrait day required. Portable setup, background palette, private gallery for 3 months, and final images in 5–7 days.
Reserve our physical studio space for your session. Bookable alongside any package. Ideal when you want a fully controlled studio environment over an on-site setup.
More than 50 staff members or multiple departments? We'll build a custom scope around your institution's needs. Reach out for a quote.
Candid campus life, classroom moments, and event coverage to complement your portrait library. Quoted separately based on scope and hours needed.
05 — How It Works
Session Planning & Scheduling. We confirm your date, headcount, background preferences, and provide a scheduling template so your team can slot staff without any back-and-forth.
Portrait Session & Capture. We arrive set up and ready. Every staff member is directed, put at ease, and photographed with consistent lighting and framing. No awkward posing required.
Image Selection & Retouching. Expert curation, precision color grading, and professional retouching. Full gallery delivered organized by name for easy directory upload.
06 — Side by Side
| Feature | Half Day | Full Day |
|---|---|---|
| Max portraits | Up to 20 | Up to 50 |
| Session length | 4–5 hours | 8 hours |
| On-site coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Consistent lighting & setup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full commercial rights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private gallery (3 months) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Final delivery timeline | 1–2 weeks | 1–2 weeks |
| Compact Studio add-on | +$550 | +$550 |
| Physical studio rental | $150/hr | $150/hr |
| Flat rate | $1,500 | $2,750 |
Ready to move forward? Contact us to schedule your session. Your refreshed portraits can be completed within as little as two weeks.