For Schools & Administrators

Your Students Deserve a Better Picture Day

From elementary to high school, we're the local, award-winning team Southern California schools trust for picture day. Faster delivery, better support, easier ordering.

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Large Business of the Year
Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber
Trusted Since 2001
Family-run, community-focused
200+ School Partners
300,000+ students annually
30+ Full-Time Staff
100+ seasonal team members
Why Schools Switch

Common Frustrations We Solve

Slow Delivery
Fast Turnaround, Every Time

With other companies, families can wait weeks before seeing a single photo. We deliver proof sheets in 3-5 days and send SMS & email notifications the moment galleries go live — so parents can order while the excitement is fresh.

Can't Reach Anyone
Local Team, Real Support

We're right here in Lake Elsinore — not a national call center. Your dedicated account manager picks up the phone, knows your school by name, and solves problems in person. Available 9AM-9PM during season.

Complicated Ordering
Effortless for Parents

No more paper forms or confusing websites. Parents find their school, view photos, and order online in minutes with direct-ship delivery. Digital-first means higher participation and happier families.

Elementary Through High School

One Partner for Every Grade Level

Elementary school portrait — smiling boy with orange studio backdrop
TK – 5th Grade
Elementary

Our multi-station setup photographs one class every five minutes with ADA-compliant stations. Proof sheets arrive in 3-5 days, and parents order online with direct shipping.

Every student deserves a photo. That's why every student receives a complimentary class composite — regardless of whether their family orders a package.

  • Fall portraits — classic studio backdrop
  • Spring photos — 60+ scenic backdrops
  • Complimentary class composites
  • Kinder & 5th grade promotion
  • Retake days built into schedule
Middle school portrait — smiling student with blue studio backdrop
6th – 8th Grade
Middle School

We print student ID cards on-site during photo day so your office doesn't have to. Pre-pay packages, sorted delivery by homeroom, and promotion photos for 6th & 8th graders moving on to high school.

  • On-site ID card printing
  • 6th & 8th grade promotion photos
  • Sorted package delivery by class
  • Yearbook-ready images delivered fast
  • Dedicated makeup days
High school senior in red cap and gown — graduation portrait
9th – 12th Grade
High School

Underclass ID photos, formal senior portraits in our studio, cap-and-gown sessions, and full yearbook coverage. We also photograph sports, dances, events, and graduation day.

  • Senior portraits — formal & cap/gown
  • Sports photography & team banners
  • Dance, event & graduation coverage
  • Student & staff ID card system
  • Underclass photo days
Elementary School Workflow

How Photo Day Works

1 Month Before
Student data requested via email from your site secretary
2 Weeks Before
Flyers distributed to students & digital marketing emails sent directly to parents
Photo Day
We arrive an hour early to set up. 1 class every 5 minutes across multiple stations with live previewing
3 Days After
Parents notified via SMS & email that galleries are live. Proof sheets delivered to school
7–10 Days
Online orders ship directly home. Schools never handle package distribution
What Schools Say

Trusted by Educators

99%
Customer satisfaction rate

What sets Cherished Memories apart is the hometown feel they bring to their work. They treat our families with kindness and patience, making every child feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Dr. Darlene Painter
Principal, Harvest Hill STEAM Academy

We highly recommend Cherished Memories Photography to any school seeking a reliable, professional, and student-focused photography company. They have exceeded our expectations, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them.

Niamh S. Foley
Director of Student Services, Coronado USD

We have been using Cherished Memories for at least the last twelve years and nothing could make me change photographers. And the most important part, they take amazing pictures.

Laura Christoplis
Secretary III, Rice Canyon Elementary

National Chain vs. Local Partner

Feature
National Chain
Cherished Memories
Proof delivery
4-6 weeks
3-5 days
Support contact
1-800 call center
Local account manager
Parent ordering
Paper forms + web
Simple online ordering
Scheduling
Rigid windows
Works around you
Retake days
One-size-fits-all
Custom retake schedule
ID cards
Separate vendor
Printed on-site, same day
Class panoramics
Traditional only
Traditional + stitched digital
Community investment
Minimal
Local business, local team

What a Partnership Includes

Dedicated account manager
Online ordering & direct ship
On-site ID card printing
Bilingual parent support
Cherished Partners rewards program
Scholarship packages for students in need
Yearbook design & printing service
Stitched panoramic class photos
Background-checked staff
100% satisfaction guarantee
Behind the Camera

Our Studios & Team

Founded in 2001 as a family business, Cherished Memories has grown into one of Southern California's most trusted school photography companies. With seven studios across the region — Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Palm Desert, Corona, La Mesa, Colton, and Cypress — a team of 30+ full-time staff supported by 100+ seasonal team members, we photograph over 300,000 students annually.

Cherished Memories Photography studio lobby and waiting area Behind the scenes — professional studio photo shoot in progress
Your Data Is Safe

Security & Technology

PCI Compliant
Audited monthly by ControlScan. Student data is encrypted (AES-256), and all staff undergo background checks before working with schools.
SIS Integration
We integrate with Infinite Campus, Aeries, and other SIS platforms — renaming files by Permanent ID for seamless upload to lunch systems, yearbooks, and more.
Redundant Backups
RAID storage, cloud backup, and two off-site locations ensure your images are never lost — no matter what.
Live Previewing
Images transfer instantly to on-screen preview so photographers catch blinks before the student leaves. Parents receive SMS & email notifications when galleries go live.
Serving All of Southern California

Five Counties, One Trusted Team

Based in Lake Elsinore with studios across the region, our team serves schools and districts across five counties — photographing over 300,000 students every year. No matter where your campus is, we'll be there — on time and fully equipped.

Los Angeles
County
San Bernardino
County
Riverside
County
Orange
County
San Diego
County

Getting Started Is Easy

01
Schedule a Call

Tell us about your school's needs and current setup. We'll listen first.

02
Custom Proposal

We build a package around your calendar, priorities, and budget.

03
Seamless Transition

Our team handles the logistics so you can focus on running your school.

Get in Touch

Request a Partnership Meeting

We'll reach out within one business day.