The School Photography Company

The School Photography Company brings its long-established school portrait expertise to Banbury, specialising in professional, natural portraits that become treasured keepsakes. With over a century of combined industry experience across the business, our priority is simple: create flattering, authentic images while making the whole process effortless for schools and parents. Why choose us? Our photographers are DBS‑checked and experienced in working with children and young people of all ages. We combine a friendly, calming approach on Photo Day with tried-and-tested workflows so portraits are taken quickly, sensitively and to a consistently high standard. The result is relaxed, honest images that reflect each pupil’s personality — whether for a traditional school portrait or a contemporary image for school records. What makes our approach special is how we manage the whole experience from capture to delivery. We pioneered same‑day online viewing so parents can see and order their child’s photographs the very day they’re taken. Our entirely cashless systems remove admin headaches for schools and give parents more choice through online ordering and instant digital downloads. We also lead industry environmental practice — packaging is plastic-free and our systems are designed to reduce paper waste. How we work with schools is built around partnership and simplicity. Prior to Photo Day our team coordinates with school staff to agree schedules and minimise disruption. On the day our teams work efficiently, respectfully and with care for children’s needs. Afterwards parents access images via our secure online portal (the Gateway) where schools can also download record images and print class reference sheets or personalised leavers’ items. For year groups creating leavers’ books or autograph books, our design team provides hands‑on support to make the process straightforward. Our passion is rooted in school life: capturing moments that mark a child’s journey and providing products families will value for years. We focus on delivering exceptional portrait photography while reducing administrative burden for schools and giving parents flexibility and choice. If you’re looking for a Banbury portrait specialist with proven experience, professional teams and an eco-conscious, parent-friendly service, The School Photography Company is ready to help.