Long Island professional school photography, special needs photography

School picture day
📸 School Photography on Long Island
Specializing in Preschool and Special Needs Portraits
At Lasting Impressions Studio, school picture day isn’t just about snapping a photo — it’s about seeing each child for who they are. Since 1999, we’ve proudly served schools across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, providing a calm, flexible, and joyful photography experience, especially for preschoolers and students with special needs.
We partner with programs where trust matters most — and where patience, respect, and heart make all the difference.
đź’› Our Approach: Child-Led, Respect-Filled, Joy-Focused
Every child is different. That’s why we never force smiles, poses, or moments. Instead, we:
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Let children take the lead, guiding us through the session at their own pace
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Use simple, playful cues to encourage authentic expressions
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Adapt to classroom routines, sensory needs, and individual boundaries
Whether your students are verbal or nonverbal, shy or energetic, we work with care and flexibility — capturing portraits that feel natural, not staged.
🏫 We Proudly Serve:
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Public and private preschools
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Special education programs and BOCES schools
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Integrated and inclusion classrooms
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Early intervention centers
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ABA-based and therapeutic learning environments
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Daycares and nursery schools
We bring the studio to Long Island communities, including:
West Islip, Bay Shore, Hauppauge, Smithtown, Hempstead, Massapequa, and beyond.
đź“· What We Provide:
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Individual student portraits with multiple proof options
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Optional sibling photos
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Online galleries and simple ordering
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Affordable print and digital packages
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Fast, friendly delivery to families or schools
We handle everything — so your staff doesn’t have to. From setup to delivery, we make photo day easy and enjoyable for everyone.
💬 Let’s Talk About Picture Day
Are you a school administrator, program director, or classroom teacher looking for a photographer who gets it?
We’d love to be your trusted partner. Our sessions are quiet, flexible, and child-centered — and our portraits reflect the moments that matter most.
📞 Call us: 631-539-8890 or Text: 631-894-4221
đź“© Contact us
Let’s make school picture day something every student can shine in.
Lasting Impressions is the only professional school photographer on Long Island that is dedicated to special needs photography, in and out of the school setting.
We know what questions to ask and how to properly prepare for your special needs students. Trust the only professional school photographer on Long Island that is dedicated to special needs photography.