Trusted by 425 schools and over 155,000 pupils every year across the North West
For more than four decades, JHP Schools has worked with schools across the North West, providing reliable, high-quality photography with a focus on service, consistency and care.
Many of our schools have worked with us for years — a reflection of our consistent service and relationship-led approach. We believe school photography should be easy for schools, positive for pupils, and simple for parents.
We manage everything — from setup to delivery — so your staff aren't burdened with admin, paperwork, or chasing orders.
We ensure every pupil is photographed in a way that is respectful, inclusive and supportive.
Parents order directly with us — no forms, no cash handling, no admin for school staff.
We are proudly carbon neutral, ensuring your school photography partner aligns with your sustainability values.
We are committed to ensuring every pupil is photographed in a way that is respectful, inclusive and supportive. Our Family Access Packs ensure that children from families experiencing financial difficulty are never left out.
With over 40 years of experience and 425 schools, we have the systems and team to deliver consistently — while still building long-term relationships with every school we work with. Our experienced photographers know how to work with children of all ages, creating a comfortable environment that produces natural, beautiful portraits.
Based in Radcliffe, Manchester, we proudly serve primary schools, secondary schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts across the North West of England. Our local knowledge and understanding of the region's schools helps us provide a tailored, personal service.
The friendly faces behind your school photo days
I've been part of John Hunt Photography for over 23 years, working my way through every role in the business — from photographing schools on site to leading the company today. That hands-on experience shapes how I run things now. I'm passionate about delivering a smooth, reliable service and building long-term relationships so that every school feels genuinely looked after.
With over 15 years at John Hunt Photography, I started as a lab assistant and have worked my way through every aspect of the business to my current role as director. Originally from Bury and now based in Bolton, I bring a strong community focus to everything I do. Outside of work, I'm a dad of two girls and enjoy running, walking, and spending time outdoors with our dog, Honey.
I've been with the company for thirty years — I spotted the vacancy by chance and have never looked back. I love the variety of travelling to different schools and the long-term friendships I've built with staff along the way. Outside of work, I enjoy walking, cycling and family trips in the motorhome.
I've been with John Hunt Photography for over 12 years, working in schools across the North West. Capturing those precious memories makes the job incredibly rewarding, and working with children keeps every day both fun and full of surprises. Outside of work, I enjoy the gym, gaming and supporting Burnley FC.
I love working with children and creating a relaxed environment where their personalities can shine. For me, photography is about preserving genuine expressions and memories that families will treasure for years to come.
I'm from Manchester and have worked at John Hunt Photography since leaving university over 10 years ago. It's a really rewarding job — having fun and sharing a laugh with the children on photo day is the best part. When I'm not working, I enjoy long walks with my family and our dog, playing guitar, gaming and watching films.
I've always had a passion for photography, which led me to study it at university and pursue it as my career. I especially love working with children and capturing special moments that families can treasure for years to come. Knowing that my photographs become part of someone's lifelong memories is what makes my job so special.
I love capturing moments through my lens — whether that's at school, on holiday or at a wedding. Photography fascinates me because a single image can preserve a moment in time, creating memories to treasure forever. When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me walking my two dogs in the countryside.
Born in Wigan, I grew up on movies and adventures with friends — and I still love both today. I'm passionate about capturing moments in life to look back on, which is exactly why I love this job. Photo day is different for everyone, but I always aim to make it enjoyable and a moment to remember.
I'm passionate about capturing real, meaningful moments between people. As a natural people person, I love putting everyone at ease so I can capture authentic, honest images. Outside of photography, I enjoy time with family and friends, travel, music, good food and late-night films.
I'm a dad of two girls who are my world, and a huge sports fan and gamer. After years in retail and hospitality, I joined the team in 2022. Every day is different — sometimes silly, sometimes stressful, but always rewarding. You can spot me in schools by my wacky colourful socks.
I first got into photography testing out my new camera on my puppy. I decided to study it when I realised how much I loved it — and that I didn't want an office job that felt the same every day. Now I love capturing real memories, and that no two days are ever the same.
Switching to JHP is simple — and to make it even easier, every new school can choose from our welcome package of exclusive offers:
We have worked with John Hunt Photography for many years now, and couldn't recommend them highly enough. The team are always incredibly professional, organised, and easy to work with, making the whole process seamless from start to finish. Communication is excellent, and they consistently go above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly throughout. They are friendly, approachable, and wonderful with both the children and staff, helping everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. This creates a positive experience for the whole school, and results in fantastic photographs! Because of the consistently high level of service they provide, we have confidently recommended John Hunt Photography to other schools in our trust.
Get in touch today to discuss your school's photography needs.
