Professional Photos for Schools and Universities across the UK

Specialist in School Photography

As an experienced UK-based school and education photographer, I have had the privilege of working with schools, colleges, and universities to create striking images that bring their unique stories to life.

From bustling classrooms to serene libraries and energetic sports fields, I capture the essence of each learning environment in a way that feels natural, engaging, and authentic.

School Prospectus photography showing 2 female school pupils standing chatting and smiling outside the front of a London School. They are standing in the white covered entrance steps, with one perched on a low wall.

Photography for Education Websites, Prospectuses & Marketing

As a specialist education photographer, I specialise in capturing photos for schools, colleges and universities that enhance websites, prospectuses, and marketing materials.

Every photoshoot is carefully tailored to reflect the individuality of your institution, ensuring that the images highlight your values, facilities, and community spirit.

Whether working with nursery-aged children, infants, primary or secondary school students, or university scholars, I create dynamic, high-quality photos for schools that help them connect with prospective families and those already part of the school community.

School prospectus photography showing a smiling female school pupil wearing a lab coats and safety goggles is photographed in a school lab. She is using glass scientific apparatus and the foreground is out of focus
A male student is holding a pen and writing in his school book in a classroom with 2 other students and a teacher out of focus in the background

Professional School photography

In today’s competitive education market, first impressions count. The images on your website, social media, and printed materials are often the first thing parents see when considering a school. High-quality school photos not only showcase your facilities but also convey your ethos, atmosphere, and the opportunities available to students.

Through creative prospectus photography and website imagery for schools and universities, I help educational institutions stand out with photography that builds trust and inspires confidence.

My approach to education photography is to create natural, relatable images that give families a genuine glimpse into school life—whether that’s the vibrancy of your classrooms, the beauty of your school grounds, or the energy of your extracurricular activities and drama productions.

A student and a teacher are standing looking at a Latin text book whilst out of focus in the background with a white bust of a roman head in profile is in focus in the foreground
2 female 6th form art students in Brighton look at a sketch book on a desk with art supplies out of focus in the foreground and art on the walls behind

Capturing the spirit of your school

Every school has its own story, and my role as a school photographer is to bring that story to life through impactful imagery. Whether your institution boasts modern classrooms, state-of-the-art sports facilities, or historic architecture, I ensure that every image highlights what makes your school special.

Photos for schools should do more than just inform—they should inspire.

A well-crafted prospectus or school website image can convey the excitement of a lesson, the joy of a school drama production, or the camaraderie of a sports team. My goal is to help you attract the right students by visually showcasing what makes your school the perfect fit.

I work with schools and education facilities supporting children and people of all ages, tailoring my approach accordingly. Younger children thrive in relaxed, playful settings, while older students often enjoy being part of the creative process.

By keeping sessions informal and engaging, I build rapport and can capture authentic school photos that are true to life and resonate with students and parents alike.

2 boys and 1 girl student walk and laugh outside with their arms round each other at a London School
3 female students, 2 wearing boaters and one wearing a cap hold hands as they play outside in the summertime at a London School

From Planning to Perfect Shots

A successful school photoshoot begins with careful planning. I collaborate with you to create a wish list of images, ensuring we focus on the areas that matter most.

During the shoot, I keep things flexible and fun, allowing students to feel at ease and ensuring that the final images are natural, engaging, and true to your school’s identity.

A group of female students all wearing their green house t-shirts stand close together with their hands in the air shouting during sports day at their London School. 1 girl is facing the camera with her mouth open
A young female student, wearing sports kit, is running towards the camera smiling and holding a yellow cricket bat. Their is a set of stumps and another student in the background and an orange cricket ball that has just been hit is on the other side

Free School Photography Planning Resource

To help schools get the most from their photoshoot, I have created a planning brochure with tips on avoiding common pitfalls and making the process run smoothly. You can read it online here.

2 male students wearing dark red prefect gowns walk along a path in a Surrey school's grounds with an old oak tree trunk, branches in the foreground and the school building behind.

Let’s Showcase Your School with Exceptional Photography

With a passion for editorial photos for schools and universities and years of experience, I am dedicated to helping educational establishments like yours present themselves in the best possible light.

Based in the Southeast of England, I work with schools across London, East and West Sussex, Surrey, and Kent.

Whether you need new photos for your school website, a refreshed school prospectus, or engaging imagery for social media, I’d love to help.

Get in touch today to discuss how professional school photography can elevate your school’s visibility and attract the students and families you want to reach.

A 6th form student helps two prep school students water the plants at a central London School for a prospectus photoshoot

Bespoke quotes for each project

  • 2hrs photography starting from £330

  • A full day of photography for the school prospectus starting from £825

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Testimonials

  • “Whitgift has called on Danny’s photographic talents for many years. He is a great personality to work with – you can always depend on him to be versatile and creative with any project he is tasked with.”

    Whitgift School

  • We have worked with Danny many times over the past two years at Royal Russell, including for our Open Morning and a number of our Drama productions. He is highly professional and easy to work with, always making a real effort to understand the brief and delivering vibrant, engaging photos that showcase the School. Danny has an excellent manner with both pupils and staff, giving clear direction while ensuring everyone feels at ease.

    Royal Russell School

  • I cannot recommend Danny highly enough. He was a pleasure to work with, professional, creative, so patient and just lovely. He understood exactly what we wanted and captured the essence of Ripley Court School beautifully, and the photos are simply stunning. A truly talented photographer!

    Ripley Court School

  • "Danny works with utmost professionalism and efficiency. Confident in framing shots, he knows how to put students and staff at ease, resulting in images that feel natural, relaxed, and perfectly capture the essence of the school."

    St Pauls Girls School International

  • Danny is not only a talented and wonderful photographer but a great communicator with a great personality. He spent a full day at our school and captured some beautiful photographs, not only due his technical skills but also because he was able to put the children (and staff) at ease and make them feel comfortable, he consequently supplied some lovely natural shots for us to use.

    Shoreham College

  • Danny was a pleasure to work with. We gave him a challenging brief and he delivered all requirements to a very high standard and in a professional manner. The photography produced was perfectly on brief

    Brighton Girls School

  • Throughout this process we found Danny to be creative, methodical and attentive. We had a very tight schedule to work to, and at no point did we have to waiver from what we were hoping to get from the day. In all aspects of the process Danny was able to offer detailed and experienced advice. Since the initial prospectus work was completed, we have gone on to use the images across the wider marketing of the academy and Trust.”

    Orminstan Six Villages School

  • I love booking Danny for jobs at Queen’s Gate. Whether it’s for prospectus photography or a one-off event, he’s amazing at capturing the essence and the energy of the girls. I’m always so happy with the results

    Queens Gate School

  • “The whole experience of using DFphotography was extremely positive for us from the initial booking right through to post production. With Danny’s ability and knowledge of school photography we were able to get numerous quality photographs of different types, natural and the more staged all around the site in one day. The post production photos were the best we’ve received at the school since we opened and this has enabled us to have a great looking website and prospectus this year.”

    Shoreham Academy

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Logo of Sevenoaks School featuring a shield with a seated figure holding a scepter, flanked by two standing figures, and the school's name below.
Logo of Danes Hill School with a black silhouette of a flying bird
Shoreham Academy logo with a stylized tree and the text 'Shoreham Academy' above and 'The best in everyone' below.
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The badge of the City of London Freemen's School featuring a coat of arms with a shield, a red cross, a lion's face, and a black eagle, along with the Latin motto 'Domine Dirige Nos', and the text 'City of London Freemen's School' underneath.
Logo of Battle Abbey School featuring a shield with an owl and the motto 'Foy Est Tout', established in 1912.
A white crest with floral and heraldic elements on a blue background, featuring a hand holding a flaming torch, and the text 'ALLEY N'S' and the year '1619'.
Logo of Croydon High School with a navy blue and yellow emblem and text indicating it is for girls aged 3-18, with GDST abbreviation.
Logo with white cursive text saying 'Queen's Gate' on a dark blue background.
School crest for Ormiston Six Villages Academy with a shield featuring a stylized flame, a crescent moon, and dolphins, along with the academy's name and the motto 'Excellence for All' on a yellow banner.
White Gift logo featuring a gold heraldic emblem with a unicorn at the top and Christian cross elements, and the text 'WHITE GIFT' underneath.