Bringing Fine Art Portraits to Ann Arbor Schools & Preschools
Fine Art School Portraits: Simple. Authentic. Timeless.
We all know what it's like to push a line of kids through a school photo experience. Pressured, stressful and awkward are words that come to mind….
At AKP, we offer something different!
In the midst of their busy day, we give students a few minutes of our undivided attention creating a comfortable space, and allowing them to relax. In a fun, pressure-free environment, we can capture a glimpse of who your child really is.
Our Approach
Using a minimalist dark backdrop, we remove distractions like bold colors or artificial props. Our timeless portraits will look beautiful for years to come—no trendy edits or dated looks. This allows your child’s natural expressions and unique spirit to shine through—no forced smiles, no stiff poses.
Our Clients
We work with diverse educational groups - from private schools, to preschools, to large homeschool co-ops. Every school is different and we can accommodate each group's specific needs to create a photo day experience with minimal disruption and maximum parent satisfaction.
What We Offer Schools & Families
15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
At our 70 acre Ann Arbor farm and studio, my team works with children and families providing beautiful sessions every weekend of the year. We are well practiced at capturing authentic smiles and sweet moments. Tour the farm studio!
REAL PEOPLE - REAL SERVICE
No bots over here! We are a team of women that will respond to you personally - human interaction with real people.
COMPLIMENTARY STAFF HEADSHOTS
We include a digital image of staff members for personal or professional use. (Must be present on photo day)
COVERING THE SCHOOL’S NEEDS
We provide information to the school to help prepare families for photo day, and provide an image of each student to the school for use in their yearbook and digital permanent file.
PARENTS LOVE US
With well over a hundred 5 star reviews on google, and dozens of families that return to us yearly, we are proud of our reputation!
HASSLE FREE PROCESS
All students receive a secure private gallery, with multiple color and black and white images to choose from. Ordering is done online and prints are professionally printed and shipped directly to families. Digital downloads are also available. We handle all customer service issues, from questions about ordering to delivery.
Are you ready for a new school photography experience?
Get in touch with
Amy Kimball Photography
I would love to connect! Send me a message, and I'll respond quickly. We take your privacy seriously and would never share your info.
Amy's Story
I know photography websites (mine included!) can make life appear to be all sunsets and smiles. But in reality, I know that life is beauty and vulnerability bound together -- it's the blend of boundless love, tears, profound joy, and hard work. My life holds these contradictions, and I’m certain yours does, too.
Our farm was such a risk for us - purchased in 2013 in a bank auction- 10 buildings that needed a roof, no running water, no furnace! But the land… this land spoke to us, and we were certain it was worth restoring.
We’ve been at it since then (only one roof left!) and to this day most people that wander with me through our flowering fields, along the babbling creek in the woods, and around the misty pond agree that this little piece of Michigan is magical.
When we work together, I know that your life is challenging, rich, and stunningly beautiful. I know that your baby is growing faster than you can hold on to...that the business you built is both life giving and utterly draining....that you fight in the car, and then moments later find yourselves laughing and remembering how much you like each other. You can relax and be real here - no need to fake a thing. Your life, just as it is right now, is worth capturing.
Kimball Family image by our dear friend & photographer Jonathan Durling, through the glass of our front door.
