Every parent knows that a child changes so much from one year to the next. By a certain age a child will spend most of their day at preschool or daycare. Regardless of where your child goes and learns about the new and wonderful things life has to offer, there's treasured memories everywhere for children to make! I can't think of a better way to record your child's growth and celebrate their school memories than with school photography.
Regardless of where your child goes to learn about the new and wonderful things life has to offer, there's treasured memories everywhere for children to make! I can't think of a better way to record your child's growth and celebrate their school memories than with school photography.
I work with daycare centres from Richmond to Chilliwack and everywhere in between.
Every parent knows that a child changes so much from one year to the next. By a certain age, a child will spend most of their day at preschool or daycare.
For all of your school, daycare and pre-school photo needs
Daycare & School Photography Vancouver, BC
Daycare and School Photography Vancouver, BC
For all of your school, daycare and pre-school photo needs
Do you need a Vancouver portrait photographer for your school or daycare centre?
Welcome to Meliza Orellana Photography, where capturing the essence of childhood is my expertise! As a dedicated professional, I take the time to connect with each child, ensuring a joyful and memorable photo experience.
Not only do I specialize in family photos, I'm also an experienced and published photographer who specializes in school and daycare photography in Vancouver, BC. Based in Maple Ridge, my school portraits are a boutique experience in a very quick time frame. You receive personal and professional service at schools in Vancouver, the Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, Langley, the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, and the Lower Mainland. And parents receive beautiful, artistic images that they will cherish forever.
Amazing professional service and 100% easy booking
Whether they're camera-shy or a social butterfly, I love talking to children and making them feel at ease! As a mom myself, I know it's impossible to force kids to smile if they don't want to, so I don't. I can assure you that I will sure try!
I use the following process that will not only make sure every child gets their special moment in the spotlight, they have fun and create a special school memory too!
Photos are taken quickly - Portraits of students and teachers with a variety of background options are taken in just 30 seconds-1 minute per person.
Setup is simple - No large props. The setup is a simple, small backdrop and light stand. There are a variety of background options to suit your needs.
Options are open to parents and families - depending on the daycare centre or school sibling photos can be taken. Prints are available in digital format, a-la-carte and packages, too. All ordering is done online.
A Seamless Experience for Schools—and for the Parents, Too
I take care of all communication and everything is online.
Parents receive password protected albums, photos are delivered in colour and black-and-white, and they're provided with a safe and secure payment gateway. Their prints are delivered to the school and digital files are delivered to them immediately upon payment—easy, right?!
All you have to do is enjoy all of the awesome feedback from parents. Don’t just take it from me. Below is a testimonial I got from one of the directors just a couple of hours after sending the gallery to parents.
Thank you so so so much again Mel for your AMAZING work!!!! We have had great feedback already!! We have soooooo many happy parents sending messages!!
Why Choose Meliza Orellana Photography?
No awkward poses or backgrounds. I'm a mama to two kids and absolutely understand what it takes to connect with children.
The results are genuine and timeless portraits. I provide a fun and comfortable experience for children—without the props. It's an environment where kids can relax and be themselves and the teachers and staff know that everything is taken care of for them. I deal with all of the communication, payments and photo delivery (either to the centre for pickup or directly to their homes).
Staff have told me they enjoy having me at their centres because I'm easy to get along with, kind to the kids and staff and I offer great and prompt customer service.
Frequently Asked Questions
About School/Daycare Photography
Beyond my excellent customer service and attention to details, I make photo day easy and seamless. Here's what centre directors and managers have had to say:
"We have had many parents telling us how much they loved the photos!"
"Thank you so much for such an amazing experience. Some of the classes are still talking about their photo day."
My pricing is in line with the large photography studios. I offer a variety of packages and à la carte items so there's something for everyone. There's no minimum purchase.
There is no cost to the centre.
Several times per year I host a pop-up portrait marathon in my home studio and at locations around the Lower Mainland. If you would like more information on the next pop-up, you can sign up for my mailing list and you'll be on the VIP list to get early access to booking! Sign up here.
If your kids are in daycare or preschool but they don't do photos or the photos that they offer aren't what you think they could be, forward this page to your school's director.
Parents have told me three main reasons they love their experience with me:
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The portraits are beautiful and they can't believe I got such genuine expressions from their kids.
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The turnaround time was super quick!
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They love that I'm great with kids and that their children had a good experience having their photos taken.
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Families are linked to password-protected online ordering galleries—in fact, everything is online! Each child will be provided 3-5 images, presented in both colour and black-and-white. The family may choose the photos they want printed, as opposed to having a pose chosen for them.
Digital images are available for purchase for future printing and archiving.
All physical products will be available for pickup at the daycare approximately four weeks after the order deadline. Digital files are delivered to the email address used to log in immediately after purchase.
I photograph daycare centres that have enrolment of approximately 75-200 students. Some centres have less and others more. If this is something you're interested in, reach out and we can see how I can help with your photography needs.
This service is meant for little ones and sibling groupings. This service is not meant for family portraits.
Yes! Parents have options to get their favourite portraits:
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Sibling photos (centre dependent)
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Backdrop choices (chosen by the centre)
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Colour photos
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Black-and-white photos
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Administrative Tools
I provide daycares with resources for directors and managers to deliver the most seamless photo day experience for their staff and families. Daycares also receive profit sharing and complimentary staff portraits.
Customer Support
I offer competitive pricing. Prints and packages are in-line with all of the big companies. Only, you're supporting a small, locally owned business and will have access to near-immediate customer support.
Online Ordering
Families love my customizable packages and the ability to purchase prints a-la-carte. There's tons of selection and an easy-to-navigate online ordering system. That means NO paper orders or money to collect by the centres.
