Hi there,

I’m Laurie!

And I have a unique belief that school picture day can be easy, and school portraits can be great!

I’D LOVE TO HELP YOU MAKE THAT HAPPEN AT YOUR SCHOOL!

As a former educator, I understand that picture day is only ONE of the millions of other things going on at school. It needs to be organized (hello, former librarian here—I LOVE organization!) And it would be great if the photos were ones parents were actually thrilled to receive (this is my goal for every child!)

If you’ve stopped by as a school director, I want to help you be the hero of School Picture Day through an organized experience, genuine expressions from kids, and happy parents!

a little about me…

After several years as an English teacher and then as a School Library Media Specialist, I stayed home to raise my 3 boys. While they were little, I became more interested in what all the buttons on my camera did. “Just one” photography course turned into many photography courses, and soon I’d started Laurie Hatfield Photography and was photographing families and newborns.

Around 2017, I had an opportunity to learn about school photography, and I found it to be the perfect mix of my love of education and my love of great photos. I now photograph schools almost exclusively!

My pastor husband and I have been married since 2000, and we love the north Alabama area! We’re active in our church, watch a lot of school soccer games, and have a goal to visit all the national parks (we’re well on our way with over 40 so far!)

I’m an Enneagram 1, a big reader & podcast listener, daily walker, could eat Mexican food pretty much all the days, and am constantly planning our next trip!

I also know all the good stuff is racing by

Kids really are only this little once. And actually, only this little TODAY. So let’s capture it so you never forget!

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A little about the process . . .

Before

We’ll chat so you can share some info about your school and come up with a great plan for photo day!

during

I will provide organized & fun photo days that are low-stress for staff and kids!

after

Each family will receive a private online gallery where they can place orders conveniently. Parents can even share the gallery with other family members easily and have prints shipped to out of town relatives!

Start planning for your school photos