Homeschool child portrait in a warm, natural learning environment
Shannon Richmond Photography

Beyond the Classroom Portraits™

School portraits for learning beyond the classroom.

Because every school year deserves to be remembered.

About the Experience

More than a school picture

Beyond the Classroom Portraits™ was created for families who want to document their child's homeschool years in a meaningful, personal way. These aren't simply school pictures.

Portraits can celebrate your child's personality, interests, favorite subjects, hobbies, creativity, accomplishments, and individuality — capturing exactly who they are right now.

Children may incorporate meaningful items such as favorite books, art supplies, science materials, musical instruments, sports equipment, or other interests into select portrait sessions.

Sessions are especially welcoming for neurodivergent learners. I specialize in working with children with ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivities, and other learning differences — with a pace and approach that's always child-led.

Portrait Packages

Choose your session

Picture Day

$49

Approx. 15 minutes

  • 1 child
  • 1 look
  • 3 edited digital images
  • Online gallery
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Personality Portrait

$89

Approx. 30 minutes

  • 1 child
  • Traditional and personality portraits
  • 7 edited digital images
  • 1 outfit change
  • Online gallery
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Homeschool Story

$149

Up to 60 minutes

  • 1 child
  • Traditional, personality & learning-themed portraits
  • 12 edited digital images
  • 2 looks
  • One 5×7 print
  • Online gallery
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Just Being Me

$129

Up to 60 minutes

  • 1 child
  • Relaxed, candid-style session
  • 10 edited digital images
  • Child-led pace — no posing required
  • Online gallery
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Additional children $30 each — includes individual portraits plus at least one sibling portrait.

For Co-ops & Learning Groups

Bring Picture Day to Your Homeschool Co-op

$39 per student· 10-student minimum

Serving homeschool co-ops, pods, microschools, and learning groups. We come to you — no travel fee for co-op picture day events.

  • 7–10 minute portrait session per student
  • 1 portrait setup
  • 3 edited digital images per student
  • No travel fee for co-op events
Homeschool co-op picture day
Shannon Richmond, photographer
Meet Shannon

Hi, I'm Shannon

I believe homeschool children deserve to have their school years documented and celebrated just as much as children attending traditional schools. I have a special place in my heart for neurodivergent learners — my sessions are unhurried, flexible, and always child-led, so every child can show up exactly as they are.

Let's Capture Their Story This Year

Every child's homeschool journey is unique. Let's create portraits that celebrate exactly who they are right now.