Excellence in School Photography

With over 45 years of experience in professional school photography, we are dedicated to providing stunning, high-quality images that schools and parents love. Based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, we proudly serve schools across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, and the wider Midlands and West Midlands. As a trusted school photography company, we work closely with our school partners to deliver exceptional and innovative photography products - from breathtaking portraits and group shots to candid photos and school wall displays - setting us apart from any other UK school photographer.

Beyond traditional school portraits, we ensure that all emotive and specialist areas are professionally captured including groups, sports, leavers' proms, graduations, presentations, plays, performances and more - ensuring every special moment is professionally preserved.

Our friendly, highly trained photographers create a stress-free, enjoyable experience, using a variety of unique poses and creative backgrounds to produce timeless images. With DBS-checked, permanent team members, your students are always in safe, caring hands.

Why Choose Academy Photography?


Extremely Helpful Customer Service

We are always available for schools and parents and offer more purchasing options than any other school photography company - including online ordering and no admin for schools.


Our Products

In our own state-of-the-art wet lab, using the very latest Fuji technology, we ensure the very best quality products.


School Commission

We simply will not be beaten on commission; all our school partners earn high!


We Invest in our Schools

We are committed to supporting schools with valuable fundraising initiatives, in-school projects, learning aids, stunning displays, and innovative free gifts for Year 6 Leavers. Additionally, we provide free certificates for early years as standard, ensuring a memorable experience for both students and schools.