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A Tradition of Timeless School Portraits

 


Over fifteen years ago, I photographed my first school. A single preschool and a belief that school photography could be better—more natural, more timeless, more true to who these kids really were.


Since then, I’ve spent years refining the process, capturing real expressions, and building a school photography experience that works for both families and administrators. What started with a single school has grown into a trusted name, photographing thousands of students each year.


Those first preschoolers? They’re in college now. Their school photos—framed in hallways, tucked into albums, still clipped to refrigerator doors—have stood the test of time.


This One’s A Keeper may be a new name, but the mission remains the same: school photos that last, from a photographer who knows how much they matter.


OUR PROCESS

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Parents Receive an Email Notification

Once the portraits are ready, parents receive an email with a link to their child’s private online gallery. This email also includes details about exclusive coupons and discounts.

 

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A Better Product,

A Lasting Memory

In the online shopping cart, parents can browse a variety of portraits—including headshots, 3/4 shots, close-ups, and color or black-and-white options—all carefully curated to showcase their child’s best moments.

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Order with Ease,

Enjoy for a Lifetime

Families can easily select their favorite images and choose from digital files, prints, packages, and specialty items. Orders are simple and flexible, with digital downloads available instantly and high-quality prints shipped directly to their home—no school distribution required.

TESTIMONIALS

“Thank you so much for doing our pictures again this year!! It is an absolute pleasure working with you and you are magical with all of the students. Just getting to watch you in action is a joy!!  You can get the best smile from the most reticent child. Just phenomenal!”

“You have once again outdone yourself! I couldn’t be happier with how my daughter’s school photos came out. You truly are an artist! I will now be forever spoiled at what school pictures could/should be. Thank you.”

“Recently had my daughter's 7th grade photos done by you - nothing short of stunning!!! So happy our school hired you - you are amazing!”

“I am laughing out loud going through the yearbook! What a beautiful job you did capturing so many little personalities!”

“I don’t know how you do it, but you seem to capture the essence of my son in every picture taken of him, and I thank you for that.”

“In my entire life of 70 years, having raised two sons and grandparented six children, your school pictures exceeded any and every photo EVER taken! I love your work! Kudos!”