A New kind of school picture day
Boutique School Portraits
Serving Sacramento, the Bay Area, and surrounding regions
Why choose Rachael Alsbury Photos for Picture Day?
My mission is to make school picture day warm, stress-free, and community-centered, with quality photography that’s accessible for every family.
Complimentary staff photos
10% of every session returned to your school
Heirloom-quality photos available in a variety of packages
Paperless ordering and private online galleries
Picture Day with Rachael Alsbury Photos
Authentic, heirloom-quality school portraits for preschools, co-ops, and modern learning communities
01
Before picture day
Seamles planning
Together, we’ll go over the full process. I provide all the essentials: parent prep guides, a resource page, communications templates, and detailed plans. We’ll collaborate to pick the best day for your school.
02
ON picture day
A joy-filled experience
I’ll help each student feel seen and confident in front of the camera, while keeping the experience fun and stress-free. Behind the scenes, my organized system ensures picture day runs efficiently.
03
after picture day
Easy delivery, flexible choices
Private digital galleries are ready in 7-14 days, and print images are delivered. Parents can view a gallery of black-and-white and color images online, pick their favorites, and choose between a la carte prints or other packages.
04
throughout the year
The story beyond picture day
I also capture your school year-round with graduations, seasonal portraits, events, and marketing photos. Let’s tell your school’s story!
Photography Services
-Fall and spring portraits
-Class photos
-Staff photos
-Homeschool portraits with sibling photo options
-Preschool and kindergarten graduation
meet the photographer
Mom-run. Photographer-crafted. Experience-focused.
Hi, I’m Rachael. My photography practice began through creating visual stories for my blog and homeschool publication, where I discovered a passion for authentic, story-driven imagery.
I wanted school portraits for my four children that were natural, meaningful, and beautiful, so I brought that vision to life.
As a mom and business owner, I understand the importance of smooth logistics and a personalized experience. I strive to bring that ease to both parents and schools, along with the kind of joyful, child-centered photo session I would want for my own children.
fine art school portraits
Serving schools, students & families
- Preschools
- Early childhood centers
- Charter schools
- Homeschool co-ops
- Homeschooling families
- Vacaville, Winters, Davis, Sacramento & the Bay Area
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you offer schools?
I photograph individual students, class photos, and staff images. My approach is simple, natural, and designed to capture kids as they really are.
How is this different from traditional school photography?
Instead of stiff poses and forced smiles, these portraits are relaxed and timeless. Each child gets several images to choose from, and families can select the ones they love best.
We are a homeschool group, what can we expect on picture day?
I take a family-centered approach to homeschool groups, making it easy to include a sibling photo on picture day.
How do families get their photos?
After picture day, every family receives a private online gallery. From there, they can view the portraits and download or print their favorites. Everything is handled online for ease and convenience.
What does the school need to do?
Very little. I provide everything needed for picture day and organize the flow of sessions. Schools receive clear instructions ahead of time so the process runs smoothly.
What do parents pay?
Co-ops and organic homeschool groups are booked by family with a set number of digital images included, making it easy to include sibling photos.
Preschools, and charter-affiliated homeschools with 75+ students are complimentary–parents only pay if they choose to order prints or digital files. Pricing is simple and affordable.
Interest Form
