Portraits

School portrait photography: A cornerstone of everything we do.

  • A range of products to suit all budgets and tastes.
  • Generous commission payments (paid within 72 hours).
  • Consistently high quality.

Just three reasons the classic school portrait has been at the heart of our business for over 80 years and remains our most popular service.

Our highly trained photographers understand the importance of framing, composition, and helping children to relax on camera. Even on the busiest of days, every child will be treated as an individual whose character and smile deserve room to shine.

Your own photographer will be local to the school and will work closely with you throughout the process to ensure you get the day you want, and the quality photos families deserve.

Contact our friendly team to find out more.

Background Replace

 

Create - Innovate - Celebrate

 

Our pioneering 'Background Replace' software is the key to unlock a world of customisation, personalisation, and choice for families. In fact, you might say that school photographs will never be the same again!

 

This free tool allows families to select a new portrait backdrop from a wide variety of options and find something that captures the personality of their child.

 

It delivers a simple user-friendly system to view multiple options before settling on the perfect choice.

 

For the schools we anticipate this versatile new product will see an upturn in sales and commission as families find something bespoke and personal to them.

 

 

Individual & Sibling Portraits

We’re thrilled to introduce our innovative Background Replacement Tool, launching this Autumn 2025 - with early access for new and participating schools.

 

This free feature allows parents to personalise their child’s school portrait by selecting from a variety of digital backdrops, adding a unique, personal touch to their school journey.

 

For schools, it offers families greater flexibility while supporting sales and fundraising efforts. A white or plain backdrop option is also available for seamless MIS integration.

Primary Leavers Friendship Photographs

Sometimes the bonds we make at school last a lifetime. Our 'Generation Us' friendship portraits celebrate the culmination of a shared journey and the beginning of new adventures.

 

These photographs are taken against a colourful brick background which goes with all different school uniform colours. This a lovely option for capturing friendship groups before they leave for secondary school. Photographs can be taken with or without fun props.

 

 

 

 

 

Scroll through the Tempest photo gallery to view a selection of our recent school photographs.

Would you like Tempest Photography to visit your school? Get in touch with our friendly team today.

We have always been very satisfied with the professional and friendly service

Their customer service is excellent and makes the ordering process simple and straightforward for busy schools!

Caroline Acheson - Downshire Community School

Photographer was excellent

We were delighted with how the afternoon was conducted and how fabulous the photographer and his team were.

Caroline Hall - Gorsey Bank School

Absolutely excellent

A really professional and enjoyable experience.

Liz Wilson-Chalon, Head Teacher - Martock Church of England Primary School

Used Tempest Photography for over 25 years

Tempest Photography delivers top quality time and time again.

Marshall Kilgore, Principal - Drumachose P.S.

A huge thanks to Tempest for your 11th hour arrangements

Your photographers were brilliant and met all our requirements far faster than anyone thought possible.

Adam Box - Queen Elizabeth's Academy

Our first year with Tempest and we were all impressed

The friendliness and professionalism of all the staff must be commended.

Jenny Sample, Deputy Head - Derby High School