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Local School Portraits. A Little More Personal.

School portraits, booked directly with a local photographer. No large-scale picture-day operation, no required packages, and no pressure to purchase a collection of photos you don't want!


No packages. No paper forms. No minimum purchase. No stress!


Parents register directly with Lively Sharp Photography, your child gets an individual portrait appointment, and you choose exactly what you love from their session.


Here's How It Works:


These will be back-to-back portrait sessions, so being on time is a must! Your $25 session fee reserves your spot on the calendar, and each child will need their own time slot. Payment isn't collected during booking, you'll receive instructions for payment afterward. Your appointment is not confirmed until payment is received.


These will take place in Indian River, address provided after booking. If weather allows, these will take place outside, but a backup weather plan will also be in place.


No photos or products are included with the session fee. However, you only pay for what you love from your child's portrait session! Both packages and à la carte options will be available for private online ordering after your session, so you can choose the products and images that work best for your family.


There is NO minimum investment requirement, and you won't be pressured to make a purchase on the spot. You'll have a flexible ordering timeline so you can take your time viewing your child's portraits, decide what you love, and even come back to order additional poses or prints at a later time if needed.


Who can participate?

This is perfect for:

  • Children from Indian River, Cheboygan, Petoskey, Gaylord, etc.
  • Homeschool students
  • Preschoolers, middle schoolers, and high schoolers!



Ready to skip the traditional picture-day experience?


Reserve your child's portrait time below and give them a school portrait experience that's local, personal, and much more flexible & fun!