Studio School Photos in Libertyville
An Alternative to School Picture Day
Skip the school gym backdrop. Book professional studio school photos in Libertyville for kids who missed picture day, hated their photos, or are homeschooled.
Your Kid's School Photos
In Our Studio, Not the School Gym
Missed picture day? Hated how last year's photos turned out? Homeschooling and don't have a "picture day" at all? We offer professional, studio-quality school-style portraits in Libertyville — on a clean white backdrop, with the same classic pose-and-smile format you know, but done by a real photographer who takes the time to get it right.
Studio School Photos — Pricing
Session Fee: $100 per child
Includes your child's studio session and digital images with print release.
Sibling Sessions
1 child: $100
2 children: $180 (2nd child 20% off)
3 children: $250 (each additional child 30% off)
Each additional child after that: +$70
Add a Print Credit — Save on Prints
Add extra value toward professional prints, ready to use in your gallery after your session:
$50 Print Credit — just $40
$100 Print Credit — just $75
(Print Credit available per child — siblings can each add their own.)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
A fun mini session in a comfortable home studio setting - no long lines or rushed hallways, just a warm environment where your child can shine.
5 fully retouched digital image files of your child
Photos will be taken on a clean white background - perfect to let your child shine!
High-resolution files ready to print at home or through our print lab (prints are additional fee)
Preparation guide to help you come totally prepared and your kids looking their best!
Perfect for gifting to grandparents, aunts, uncles & more!
How are we different?
School photo day processes hundreds of kids in a single afternoon, on a folding backdrop, with almost no time per child. We do the opposite: one child (or family) at a time, in a real studio, with white posing blocks, soft professional lighting, and a photographer who can actually get your child to relax and smile naturally.
And here's the one thing school picture day never lets you do: be there.
At school, your child is handed off to a stranger with a camera, alone, for a few rushed seconds — no chance to fix a flipped collar, flatten a cowlick, or coax a real smile. In our studio, you're in the room. You can check hair and outfits right before we shoot, help your child feel comfortable, and catch anything that would've made you cringe in the school version. It's a small thing that makes a big difference in how the photos actually turn out.
Studio school photos for any family who wants:
A retake, done properly — for kids who blinked, whose hair was a mess, or who just didn't like their school photos this year
A make-up session — for kids who were sick, absent, or simply missed school picture day
An opt-out alternative — for parents who don't want their child photographed by a third-party vendor at school, or who have privacy concerns about school photo companies
Homeschool portraits — homeschooling families don't get a picture day, but your child still deserves a proper yearly portrait
A better quality photo — clean white studio background, professional lighting, and unhurried posing instead of a rushed 30-second school gym setup
A parent in the room — something school picture day never allows. You're there to help with hair, outfits, and getting a real smile
FAQ’s
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Yes. Many of our families book us specifically as a retake or replacement for photos they weren't happy with.
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Yes. Homeschool families make up a large part of our school-portrait sessions, since there's no school picture day to opt into.
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Your child's photos, your control. Unlike third-party school photo vendors, your images are never shared with a school district, printed into a yearbook, or distributed without your permission. You choose what you buy and who sees it.
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That's exactly what these sessions are for. We offer the same classic portrait style — just without the wait until next year.
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A one-on-one session on our white studio backdrop, several posing and expression options, and a private online gallery to choose your favorite images from.
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Yes, we offer combined sibling sessions in addition to individual portraits — see pricing below.
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Both. You can order digital downloads, professional prints, or a bundled package with each.
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Yes. Unlike school picture day, parents are welcome in the studio the entire time — you can help with hair, outfits, and keeping your child comfortable right up to the shot.
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Individual sessions run about 10 minutes per child, back-to-back with minimal wait — sibling sessions run longer depending on the number of children.
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Yes, but better! School photo lighting is often flat, rushed, and inconsistent - a folding backdrop and a few seconds per child. We use professional studio lighting on a clean white background, and we take the time to actually pose your child and work for their best expression. It's the traditional look you know, just done with real care and better light.
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BK Rose Studio is located in Libertyville, IL, serving families throughout Lake County and surrounding areas. Exact address sent upon confirmed booking.
FAQ’s
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Yes. Many of our families book us specifically as a retake or replacement for photos they weren't happy with.
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Yes. Homeschool families make up a large part of our school-portrait sessions, since there's no school picture day to opt into.
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Your child's photos, your control. Unlike third-party school photo vendors, your images are never shared with a school district, printed into a yearbook, or distributed without your permission. You choose what you buy and who sees it.
-
That's exactly what these sessions are for. We offer the same classic portrait style — just without the wait until next year.
-
A one-on-one session on our white studio backdrop, several posing and expression options, and a private online gallery to choose your favorite images from.
-
Yes, we offer combined sibling sessions in addition to individual portraits — see pricing below.
-
Both. You can order digital downloads, professional prints, or a bundled package with each.
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Yes. Unlike school picture day, parents are welcome in the studio the entire time — you can help with hair, outfits, and keeping your child comfortable right up to the shot.
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Individual sessions run about 10 minutes per child, back-to-back with minimal wait — sibling sessions run longer depending on the number of children.
-
Yes, but better! School photo lighting is often flat, rushed, and inconsistent - a folding backdrop and a few seconds per child. We use professional studio lighting on a clean white background, and we take the time to actually pose your child and work for their best expression. It's the traditional look you know, just done with real care and better light.
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BK Rose Studio is located in Libertyville, IL, serving families throughout Lake County and surrounding areas. Exact address sent upon confirmed booking.
