Say goodbye to admin headaches, our service is organised around your world. Cutting edge digital systems, iron-clad security and live parental permissions remove admin from busy ECE staff to create an inclusive photography experiences your families will love.
Children are exploring their identity, and expressing themselves as individuals. Whippersnappers captures these moments in an environment where they're the main character.
We specialise in genuine, vibrant portraits that capture the unique personality of every child at your centre. We work to build the trust of every child, including those with diverse needs.
Each child and family has a right to privacy. Our user-friendly systems and stringent digital security ensure privacy, photographs and identities are protected.
Parents hold the keys to their account and their individual Permission Dashboard; they manage consents with a single click, in real-time. No mess and no lost paper work.
Photos are delivered exclusively to the password-protected account. They’re never uploaded to shared galleries, group folders, and never released on social media.
By photographing tamariki in their learning environment, we strengthen their sense of connection to their place and their peers. It says, 'I belong here, and this place is part of my story.'
Children who feel like they belong have improved sense of wellbeing and gives them the confidence to try new experiences.
When children see themselves celebrated in photos, it boosts their emotional wellbeing and self-worth.
It celebrates their safety, their joy, and their confidence in their surroundings - a reminder that they are seen, valued, and an important part of the Centre's special community, and their family.
Hand's up if you remember your first real friend? Keep your hand up if you have a photo to remember them by?
Our priceless First Friends Photos are taken outside (weather permitting) with kids whos parents have grant permission before the shoot. Have a korero with parent-friends at your centre to make 'first friends' photos possible.
Our reimagined Group Shots are a crowd favourite! We present the best shot of everyone - looking in the right direction - giving it their best. Our montage style makes it easy to work around daily rhythms and those missing-in-action on photo day.
Group Shots are available as a laminated A4 or a novel A3 poster print that kids love to hang on their bedroom wall.
Our little yellow chair makes for the perfect perch for babies and children of all ages. We capture bright spirited portraits that parents love. Our mini studio set up is created with safety in mind.
Our two-shooter approach means we can capture both studio shots and playground portraits in double quick time! These priceless in-action and in-nature portraits are treasured by parents, offering a window into their child's day while they're away.
We've made it easy, Whippersnapper portraits are $29 a pop (during our pilot phase your centre may be offered a $19 trial price). There's no obligation to buy, hard-sell or bad-value bundles. Happy days.
Each purchased photo is delivered as a digital file, and a 5x7" glossy colour print, delivered free to the Centre. Group shots come as A4 laminated prints, or A3 posters.
To encourage whanau to hang their beautiful photos up at home as soon as possible, parents can choose to upgrade their portraits and have them delivered to your Centre framed, with the wall-safe hooks included. Everyone will thank you for reducing their mental mother-load.
We're on a mission to make ECE portraits a fun, rewarding experience for whanau, tamariki and kaiako alike.
We've taken what we've learned through our sister brand Pop-in Photos, and we're turning our camera magicians towards capturing under 5s in their element, while optimizing processes with automation and bespoke technology to make photo day a joy.
To join a growing crowd of thrilled Whippersnappers partner Centres, simply flick us an email and we'll set up a date for your first annual session!
Your on-the-day crew includes two wonderful and skilled photographers who can capture both studio style portraits and 'at-play' candids in double quick time.
Our bespoke web-app allows whanau to log in before Photo Day and set their permissions, they'll be reminded about the shoot so that no one misses the memo.
Within 48 hours the photos are loaded up and ready to view within the password protected whanau accounts. Caregivers can easily select and order their portraits online using our intuitive gallery tools.
We own the tech which means we can keep a tight rein on privacy, and frankly would raise an eyebrow at any photographer who doesn't.
Our team of photo wizards are experts at getting giggles out of even the toughest candidates. We pick the good eggs, then ensure they're professionally trained and extremely experienced. Background checks and safety training are thrown in for good measure so you can be completely confident about who you're inviting to visit your community.
We believe parents and caregivers should hold the keys. Before photo day, they receive a secure invitation to create a Whippersnappers account with access to a Permission Dashboard. Here, parents can grant or withhold consent for participation individual portraits, first friends photos, and the Group shot.
If they don’t give the green light via the dashboard, no photos are taken. It puts full control firmly in whanau hands and saves a tonne of admin on the day.
We pride ourselves on blending in.
Need a nap? No worries.
Kai time? Dig in!
We work around each child's daily rhythm so that everyone is perky and ready to play when it's their turn in the hot seat.
Our unique Group shot montages allow for portraits to be captured throughout the morning, or across multiple visits for larger centres. Absent kids can be scheduled into a nearby catch up event so no one misses out.
We are experts in under 5s, from newborn and beyond. Our special supportive Whippersnappers chair allows safe posing for all ages.
Our team are specially trained in baby handling and toddler charming tactics. We work hard to connect with all ages and temperaments to ensure beautiful portraits for all.
Safety is our absolute priority. We have strict safety protocols and take extra steps to ensure kids are protected, especially around our staff and studio equipment.
We always have to hand our Health and Safety hazard register, and are more than happy to discuss additional concerns you may have.
Our goal is to capture every member of your centre community, so no one is left out. We encourage those who don't typically attend on your scheduled Photo Day to come along with their parent during the first hour or two of the shoot. For those who are ill or absent on the day, we can coordinate a catch up session at another nearby centre, or in our local studio (selected locations).
Full disclosure, the 'tricky' ones are kind of our favourite. There's nothing more rewarding than capturing a bright, relaxed portrait of someone who is typically weary, those sparkly spicy brains, or those who starts out in NO-mode.
Our photographers are irresistably fun, we know how to talk toddler and we perform photo miracles on the regular. Sometimes it means beefing up the silly juice, and sometimes it means getting quiet and secretly snapping from behind the slide. We do what it takes!
If we really can't win them over, we welcome a catch up session at another centre if the parent prefers.
Absolutely! Your role in each child's life can not be understated and we think its vital to include kaiako in group photos - for the memories. You also have access to digital copies of these portraits so you can use them for professional displays.
We like to offer additional sessions to our favourite centres - perhaps you'd value a Grandparent's Day photo booth? A fun Christmas party? A Family Fundraiser session? We would love to help.
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