Frequently asked questions
Here is a list of commonly asked questions we've received. If there is anything you would still like an answer to don't hesitate to get in touch.
Is £20 a fixed price?
This cost is £20 for each child that takes part in the collage (teachers and assistants can be included for free). For this you will receive a digital file of the collage as well as a 16x12" (40x30cm) glossy photo print for you to frame. This is a common size so frames are available at reasonable cost.
Is it only for school leavers?
No, we're happy to offer this service to any classes who would like one of our photo collages. The more fun photos we can put on peoples walls the better!
Do you include teachers in the collages?
We sure do, and they're free! If you wish your photo to be an end of year class photo rather than an end of school leavers photo we're happy to include the teachers and assistants at no extra cost.
Can schools order this service?
If schools wish to use our service then we are happy to do this, but we aim this service primarily at parents and PTFA groups as schools usually have their own arrangements with photography companies for the traditional school photos.
Do you need to know kids height?
Whilst it would be great to have all the kids in relative proportion, there will always be a variety of angles, poses and cameras used, so there is no simple way to do this. We try and give each child equal prominence on the collage, and use design judgement when doing this. Also, if people follow our guidelines closely it should end in more equal results.
Who owns the copyright?
Whilst each individual photographer will own the copyright to their image, we own and retain copyright to any material we create from this, such as the toy-like images, and the overall design. We may use this for promotional purposes, but will always ensure there are no identifying factors such as corresponding school or child names used.
When will we receive the photo?
We will aim to return your collage to you within three weeks of receiving all submitted photographs. If demand is high and this may not be possible we will keep you informed.
How do I pay?
Will will invoice the PTFA or class representative for a 50% deposit before starting the design, and a 50% balance on approval of the design, before the final printing order is placed.
Do I need to edit my photo?
Please don’t crop the photo or make any alterations yourself. We have professionals who will do this for you! Just make sure you are taking the best photo possible to start with using our guidelines. We also recommend turning off any artificial phone filters such as 'Portrait' mode as this can affect the quality of the photo.
Can kids wear what ever they want?
Absolutely! We know kids always have that favourite set of clothes they want to wear, so now’s the chance! It’s always fun seeing what kids like, you can never tell much when they’re in their school uniforms!
Do you create a friends group photo?
Whilst we can’t take any suggestions on who goes next to each other in the main collage, we can create a separate collage for friends if you wish. This is an additional cost of £5 per child and would be supplied as a digital image to print yourselves.
Can I make changes to the design?
Given that we have to manage the expectations of so many people for one image, we will design a layout that works best with the images we have. We are able to accommodate 2 sets of changes in the initial stages, but this will only be for text corrections, or any small issues someone may have. Please note the toy-like images we create are done using AI which is not an exact science. The result will be a toy-like figure based on your original photo, but some details within this are out of our control. So you will receive something in the spirit of what you see in our design on the home page. We’re confident you will be happy!
Who do we contact if we have a problem?
Please contact us via email to get the quickest response.
Can you add a school and names on the photo?
We always add the school name to the photo, but we will not show these examples online for privacy reasons. We also add the children's names, but these will be changed if they're shown in publicity material.
Where are we based?
In London, UK.
What is the company background?
Ben and Sanna are a couple with school age children who initially came up with this idea in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Ben has worked as a professional freelance graphic designer in London for over 20 years, including with major toy and photography companies. So this experience was perfectly suited to creating these fun school photos as an alternative to the mainstream offerings. We have relaunched this service in 2025 embracing the new possibilities that AI offers as a great way to create exciting images for kids. Ben will be the Creative Director and Lead Designer on all output. www.benjaminwatts.design