Did you know, Pete Martin is also a school photographer?!

For the last 5 years Pete has been working with 7 local Schools, Academies and Trusts. Providing them with quality images to use in the marketing prospectuses, on their website, social media channels and in some instances… wall art!

Being an ex-perripetic music teacher (for 22yrs) Pete is more than familiar with working with children of all ages. Pete has combined this expertise along with 8yrs of photographing business professionals to be able to create and deliver truly amazing school imagary.

Quality school photography is essential for several reasons. Firstly high-quality school photographs offer a professional representation of the school and its students. These photos can be used in various marketing materials, such as brochures and websites, attracting prospective students and showcasing the school's commitment to excellence. Secondly, quality school photography helps foster a positive school community. When students and staff see themselves portrayed beautifully and authentically, it boosts their self-esteem and creates a sense of pride and unity within the school. Therefore, investing in quality school photography is crucial in preserving memories, promoting a positive school image, and enhancing the overall school experience.

See below for a few examples of my work, get in contact for more information

School Photography Leicestershire

Another type of job I really enjoy doing is commercial school photography, the type that gets used in the school prospectus, on the website and on various social media channels.

For the last five years I’ve completed work for Thomas Estley college in Broughton Astley. This year as they has a new classroom build during the pandemic I was asked to come back and get a selection of images of that and some of the classes in the main building.

I started at 9am and by lunchtime I’d done 15 classes. During lunch some staff had new headshots taken. We started the headshots in February 2020, but due to COVID we could not get the whole school done. Just over 350 images were delivered in total.

It’s great to see the photos being used on their website and in and around the school. They have the main corridors wrapped in vinyl wallpaper, with my images on!

Here are a selection from that morning.

Fullhurst College was another school that was booked in in May 2020, but due to COVID was pushed back to 2021, then again to 2022.

Due to Fullhurst being a huge school with two campuses, it took me two days (with a 3rd in reserve) to get every class photographed.

Over the two days the marketing manager Phill took me around all the classes, he was so prepared and knew exactly what was going on in each class and what needed photographing. On day one we walked 16k, over 20,000 steps!!

My favourite shots from the day were the cooking lesson, and yes, I did get to sample the teachers Eton mess, and I can confirm it was delicious! (See pics below)

Overall from the two days I shot just over 2,000 images, and delivered just under 1,000.

Here are a few samples from the two day shoot.