Exclusively for Schools, Daycares and Playgroups my Fine Art School Portraits are a modern approach to school photos. No more cheesy smiles with strange backgrounds. The background will be a solid natural colour and the photos will be simple and classic. Instead of forcing a cheesy grin, the children will be encouraged to be themselves and will never be forced to smile.
I am able to offer all of the same services as large photography studios, however my photos are genuine and my service is more personal.
My goal during my short time with each child is not to force a cheesy smile. I’m looking for natural expressions, which I encourage through honest, upbeat and genuine interaction. Results will range from serious or shy to sweet and silly. The solid background keeps the focus solely on the child’s face and expression.
My photography style is candid, relaxed, emotive and authentic. I'm a mum, so I do my very best to make the children feel relaxed and happy in front of the camera. I keep it simple and light and even allow them to sit with a parent or care giver if they are feeling nervous. I focus on the precious, candid moments that naturally occur as a child expresses themselves. I want parents to look at these pictures and remember their child exactly as they were at this age.
You can expect to see your school photos delivered within two to four weeks of school photo day. This entirely depends on the size of the school, larger schools obviously taking longer.
I hand edit each child's portrait individually. This is something I care deeply about to ensure quality is maintained throughout the entire school gallery.
Parents will be e-mailed the link to a password protected online proofing gallery. There will be 2-5 images of each child and images are presented in both colour and black and white. Each family can choose the images they love best as opposed to having a pose chosen for you.
Everything is viewed, ordered and paid online through the password protected school gallery. There are no paper order forms to keep up with or cash money for the school to collect on my behalf.
Families will have the option to purchase a range of photographic products including digital images with printing rights, fine art lustre coated prints specifically to fit Swiss frames along with wall art and gift products.
A comprehensive ordering guide is available to assist families with their orders and any questions the school receives may be redirected to Amanda Joy Photography to answer.
Digital images will be ready for families to download via a link sent to their email address within minutes of placing an order.
Fine Art Prints, Wall Art and Gift Items can take between two to six weeks to arrive depending on the sales period agreed upon with your school. Printed goods are packaged and delivered to the school by Amanda Joy Photography. Families will collect their prints at the agreed upon location within the school, usually the child's classroom or main office.
Privacy is incredibly important to Amanda Joy Photography.
Every School Gallery is passcode protected, as is every individual student album within the School Gallery. Each passcode is unique and families will be informed of these after school picture day.
Occasionally I may reach out to an individual student's guardian asking permission to use their child's image in my portfolio and future marketing material. I will not use any photograph without proper written consent from the family.
There is no cost to the school for my services. All revenue is made only from the orders families place. This ensures I do the very best job possible for your families!
Although I am a boutique service provider, the products available to your families are competitively priced. My digital files are the most desired item by families and are the most affordable item on my product list.
You can see the full product list and prices below.
Every child is unique, and so are the results of their portrait session!
I offer both value digital and print collections in addition to a-la-carte options. I want to give every family the opportunity to purchase the exact items that are the perfect keepsakes for them.
Single Files
CHF 18 per file
All Files in Child's Album
CHF 54 for all files
One x 30 x 40 cm Print
Two x 21 x 30 cm Prints
Four x 13 x 18 cm Prints
1 x set 16 Photo Stickers
CHF 179
Two x 21 x 30 cm Print
Four x 13 x 18 cm Prints
1 x set 16 Photo Stickers
CHF 128
One x 2 1x 30 cm Print
Two x 13 x 18 cm Prints
1 x set 16 Photo Stickers
CHF 64
13 x 18 cm CHF 18
21 x 30 cm CHF 35
30 x 40 cm CHF 55
40 x 50 cm CHF 75
Fine Art prints are finished with a lustre coating to protect your photos from ageing and finger prints. They are also custom sized to fit Swiss frames.
16 self adhesive photo stickers.
3 x 4 cm
Perfect for friendship books!
CHF 18
14 x 18 inches (36 x 46 cm)
CHF 190
10 x 15 inches (26 x 36 cm)
CHF 150
8 x 10 inches (17 x 26 cm)
CHF 105
Amanda Hilfer is the owner of a successful photography business based in Basel, Switzerland. Specialising in family photography, schools and business story telling.
Amanda and her husband relocated to Basel in 2011, quickly calling it home. They have since welcomed two sons who keep them busy with their many shenanigans and active social lives.
Throughout the years, Amanda's family have formed strong ties with their local community and continue to enjoy all the opportunities Basel offers to young families.
Amanda Joy Photography strives to deliver honest and authentic photographs and capture the true essence of each individual child. These school portraits will become family heirlooms and it is an honour to provide this service.