School Photography

Why School Yearbooks Will Always Be Important

“You’re a swell gal.” “Have a great summer!” “C-ya next year!” Yearbook messages certainly have changed throughout the years, but one thing hasn’t: How priceless it is to own a yearbook. In honor of National Yearbook Week 2021, let’s explore a little history of school yearbooks and why they’re still important—even in the digital age.

Getting Ready for Picture Day: A Guide for Parents

September 9 is National School Picture Day, which means your kids are about to say “cheese!” While school pictures are wonderful mementos, picture day can sometimes be hectic for both parents and children. But it doesn’t have to be that way! We have some tips on how to make your kid’s picture day the very […]

Back-to-School Checklist: Elementary School Edition

As you soak up the remaining weeks of summer, you may not be ready to think about prepping for another school year. But like it or not, it’s back-to-school time for your elementary school student, and it’s your job to get them started on the right foot. From shopping to daily routines to food, here […]

Back-to-School Checklist: Middle School Edition

Middle school can be quite a challenging time – for kids and parents alike. As your tween experiences new changes tries new things, and fights for independence, you’re trying to keep them safe, happy, and focused on learning. It’s a lot. But the start of a new school year presents a chance to start fresh […]

How to Use School Pictures for Branding Your School

Your brand is your story. How your school presents itself to the world is critical to the perceptions of students, parents, educators, the local community, and more. In a world where everyone is increasingly savvy about visual branding and where websites, social media, and other image-heavy media are the face of your organization, quality visuals […]

How to Prepare for Your Senior Portrait Session to Get The Best Photos

So, you’ve decided to book a senior portrait photography session – congrats! You’re going to walk away with a wonderful way to remember your senior year. If you’re wondering how to make the most out of your photoshoot, fear not. We have plenty of tips to help you prepare.

Reasons to Say Yes to Graduation Photos

Certain moments in life deserve to be celebrated and captured – and graduating from high school is undoubtedly one of them. And what better way to remember this important milestone than with pictures? Whether you choose in-studio or outdoor graduation portrait sessions, they are guaranteed to be a framed photo that is front-and-center on the […]

Picture (Day) Perfect: Tips for Planning a Smooth School Picture Day

Every school administrator knows that school picture day involves plenty of moving parts – and coordination. But it doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are some rules of the road to make sure that your school picture day runs smoothly for everyone involved. Or you can just call Freed and we will do it all […]

7 Fun & Meaningful High School Graduation Gifts

The time has come: Your high school senior is about to graduate. Aside from asking yourself how they grew up so fast, you might also be wondering what you should give them for a graduation gift. While there are plenty of high-tech and more pricey options, sometimes the best gifts are the ones that have […]

Top 6 Photo Gift Ideas for Mom This Mother’s Day

There’s no keepsake like a photo. They’re the perfect way to relive a cherished moment and to celebrate our Moms. This Mother’s Day, take your gifts up a notch with these meaningful photo gift ideas that Moms everywhere will proudly keep on display. For the Coffee Lover: Photo-Printed Mugs Let’s face it – Moms are fueled by coffee, […]