PRE-SCHOOL & KINDY PHOTOGRAPHY
Smile, It's Photo Day!
We love to exceed expectations in every way and understand young children need a personalised approach on photo day. Our photographers are exceptionally skilled, and come with years of experience to effortlessly create portraits we know you will love!
On photo day, we have lots of fun playing games with the children. It’s important to create a connection and make children feel comfortable before we start taking photos.
We get down to the the child’s level and connect with them through play. We spend the time necessary with each child, the end result, warm & engaging portraits parents will want to frame and hang on their walls.
On photo day in childcare centres, we like to arrive early in the day, ready to photograph by 8am when everyone is fresh and looking their best. We will have your photo day completed prior to lunch for minimum disruption to your programming.
In kindergartens, we will arrange a suitable arrival time with directors. We frequently photograph 2 kindy’s in one morning, one first thing and one mid morning. We will staff our day to ensure we are still finished photos by lunchtime regardless of our start time. We work with you to suit your schedule.
Families who make a special trip on a non-attendance day will be prioritised in order of arrival. We ask childcare families to arrive before 10am on photo day. Kindy families, please ensure your child is in attendance at the start of the day to be included in the group photo.
Why Choose Us
- Simple pre-paid system – ONLINE or on the day
- Natural, play-based portraits that MUST meet our “mummy test” EVERY.SINGLE.TIME
- Premium photo packs INCLUDING the “pre-school” photo day books” everyone loves
- Complimentary digital staff photos for your centre or kindergarten to use as needed throughout the year
- Complimentary class photo print of every room to display in your centre
- Professional editing and presentation of every photo that leaves our studio
- 30+ years of combined experience photographing children
- 100% satisfaction guarantee on all photo packages
- A wide range of packages to suit all budgets, starting at just $30
- Fast turn around and prompt delivery of your photo packages (no longer than 4 weeks)
After Photo Day
We hate to keep you waiting any longer than necessary before your photos arrive back at your centre for parents to collect.
Our administration team will have your photo packs prepared and back to you within 4 weeks of your photo day. Our packs include instructions on how to download digital files from our website for those who have ordered premium packs.
If a child is unable to make photo day for any reason, packs are refunded within 48 hours.
We offer a few “make-up” sessions throughout the year at a central location in a park. Families are welcome to register their interest with us to attending the next available session. We take care of everything from there. We even ensure their child is added to their class print!
Dates for 2025 are almost at capacity. Please contact us if you would like further information or would like Photoplay Studios to visit your Preschool, Childcare Centre or Kindergarten.
Photoplay Studios Commitment to Child Safety
Our Approach & Inclusion Culture
- We work collaboratively with educators to ensure all children feel comfortable and safe during photo day
- We treat all children with respect, patience and care, ensuring a child’s emotional and physical needs are met
- We support a child’s right to choose how they participate in photo day
- We respect the dignity and rights of children with additional needs, every child deserves to feel safe in front of our camera
- A child is never forced to participate in photo day. Sessions are playful and child lead at all times
- We work with educators to ensure children are settled. An educator or supervising adult is present at all times whilst a child is being photographed
Photograph Practises
- We are an “in house” photography studio. All files remain under our control during the capture, editing, printing, processing and packing stages of a photo day
- Files are NOT handed over to ANY 3rd party Ai culling or production company to produce photo packs
- All cameras, data storage cards and equipment are the property of Photoplay Studios – our team members do not use personal camera equipment during photo day
- Digital file access as part of our photo packs are stored securely in password protected galleries, only accessible with unique access codes
- Children are only photographed with a paid order form – payment gives us consent to photograph your child
- You will be asked to select yes/no for your child’s photo to be shown on social media whilst placing your online order. No names or locations are shared in conjunction with sharing images
Reporting Concerns
- Any concerns raised are handled with urgency and respect
- Any safety issues, concerns or complaints should be reported through the contact form on our website