I absolutely loved working with kiddos and school staff; what a wonderful preschool! Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while I got your portraits ready! Your photos are online and ready to order!

FINDING YOUR GALLERY

To access your childs portraits click the button below to be directed to my client galleries. From their you can search for your childs portraits by searching "last name, first initial".

GALLEY EXPIRATION

Please note that all galleries will expire on January 7, 2024 and that all orders must be placed before then.

10% DONATION

Remember that 10% of all orders will be donated to your wonderful preschool!

Order school portraits here!

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding with the delay in your gallery delivery. This has been a huge season of growth for my business, and with that comes growing pains. Because of that, I've included a couple of extra portraits in your galleries, and I've included the cap and gown portraits at no additional cost. Thank you again for your patience and understanding! I am very grateful for such a wonderful picture day with American River Montessori!

Welcome American River Montessori Families!

I am so excited to have the opportunity to provide you with fine art school portraits! My goal is to provide a better + more personal experience to all the families who attend schools that have chosen to team with me to photograph their students.

You will find everything you need to know about your schools picture day here.

Picture day will be held on

PLEASE NOTE THAT PORTRAITS AT AMERICAN RIVER MONTESSORI WILL BE TAKEN OUTSIDE WITH A NNATURE BACKGROUND.

Cap & gown portraits will also be available to all graduating students!

FIRST, WHO AM I?

I am a local photographer that has been serving the greater Sacramento + Placer Counties for over 10 years. I am a wife, a mother to two beautiful daughters, and a dog mom to an old slobbery Cane Corso. I love exploring (that's actually how I find some of my favorite photography locations), I'm not afraid to binge some good tv shows, and I love photography! I fell in love with doing Fine Art Portraits when my oldest was in preschool, and I started with photographing her school 4 years ago. I am so excited to introduce you to Fine Art School Portraits.

AND WHAT ARE FINE ART SCHOOL PORTRAITS?

Fine Art School Portraits are a timeless + modern approach to school photos. No more forced awkward smiles and poses, no more having a single portrait chosen and offered to you, and no more being forced to purchase print packages that don't fit your needs. The photos will be simple and classic, focusing on your childs authentic self; I will never force a smile.

FAQ + Ordering information

What should my child wear?

Please avoid graphics or bright neon colors as they don't always photograph well, and they draw attention away from the child. Solids, neutrals, or simple patterns are best. Please keep in mind any clothing discomforts your children might have and don't make them wear something they are not comfortable in; let them be involved in picking their outfit. Also, please, please, please make sure that you remove any temporary tattoos and such prior to picture day; there will be a retouching fee if they need to be removed. Lastly, if you have any questions or would like help deciding on an outfit, please contact me, I'm happy to help!

DO I NEED TO SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME?

No need to fill out any paperwork or sign up ahead of time; all students will be photographed on picture day.

ARE SIBLINGS WELCOME?

Siblings are always welcome. Please feel free to bring them along for portraits together and separate.

IS IT EXPENSIVE??

I strive to keep my sessions affordable to all family situations by offering digital images, and never forcing parents to choose from expensive pre-determined print packages. I currently only offer a digital package for $60 (print options will be coming very soon). You will have the availability to share your images on social media + print them at any photo lab of your choosing. I also donate 10% of my picture day profits to your school!

When + how will i receive my childs portraits?

Within 3 weeks of picture day, you will receive an email with a link to your schools proofing gallery. Only the school + parents/guardians will have access to this gallery. It will be a private gallery + only those with the direct link and password will have access.

I recommend viewing + ordering images on a computer vs your cell phone.

Your childs gallery will have 2-5 images. Retouching is available upon request for an additional fee.

Galleries will be live for 2 weeks + all orders must be placed within that time frame. Your digital images will be emailed directly to you within 48 hours of placing your order. The ordering process is simple + secure and done completely online.

samanthaholmesphotography@gmail.com

samanthaholmesphotography.mypixieset.com

YOUR CHILDS PHOTOS WILL BE ONLINE + READY BY November 24, 2023

MODEL RELEASE

I would love to be able to show parents and schools my most recent work! By taking a quick second to fill out the form below you can help me show off my work and grow my business by giving Samantha Holmes Photography (referred to below as SHP) permission to share your childs photos.

Thank you so much!