Dionysos Disciples — School Photos Reinvented
Dionysos Disciples
by Dionysos Photography
School Photos — Reinvented

Your child is not a cookie.

So why should their school photo look like every other kid's? We create portraits that actually capture who they are — the grin, the spark, the weird wonderful personality that makes them them.

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Portraits with personality

"Somewhere between the fluorescent lights, the folding chair, and the forced smile — school photos forgot the actual child."

— We think it's time to change that.
Sound familiar?

The school photo experience is... not great.

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The awkward smile

Kids stand in line for 30 seconds, smile on command, and walk away. The result? That stiff, uncomfortable look that absolutely no one asked for.

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Confusing packages

You need to pre-buy a package before even seeing the photos. Those order forms are basically impossible — and you're buying blind.

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That background

Blue gradients. Mottled grey. A brick wall. The same five options that have existed since 1987. Nothing says "timeless memory" like a laser backdrop.

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No digital files (until you pay a lot)

You want to share it with grandparents or use it digitally? That'll be an extra $40. Per photo. Per year.

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Assembly-line pace

Speed over quality. The school photographer has 500 kids to shoot. Personality? There's no time for that.

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Photos you never use

You buy the package, hang one photo on the fridge, and the rest sit in an envelope in a drawer forever. It's fine. Everything is fine.

The Dionysos Disciples way

This is how school photos should feel.

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    We give kids room to be themselves

    No line, no rush, no forced pose. We spend real time with each child — enough to get a real laugh, a real look, a real moment.

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    Modern, beautiful backdrops

    From warm neutrals to bold textures to natural settings. You choose what feels like your child. No lasers unless you really, really want them.

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    Easy online ordering — no pre-buys

    See the photos first. Buy exactly what you love. No forms, no cheques, no mystery packages. One photo or the whole gallery — it's up to you.

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    Sibling sessions available

    Bring the whole crew. We'll get them all in frame and somehow even get them to look like they like each other.

"I cried when I saw these photos. I've never cried at school pictures before. She looked like herself — like actually herself."— Parent of a 7-year-old
"The other photos sit in a drawer. These are framed in the living room. Worth every penny."— Parent of three
"My son is impossible to photograph. Dionysos Disciples was the first photographer to get a real smile out of him. I don't know how."— Parent of a 10-year-old
Transparent pricing

No packages. No pre-buys. No surprises.

Book your session, come in, see your photos — then buy exactly what you love. It really is that simple.

Step 1 — Reserve Your Spot
Session Sitting Fee

Confirm your shoot date with a non-refundable sitting fee per student. Available for all children from primary school to Grade 12. Photos are ordered separately after your session — you only buy what you love.

⚠ Please note: we cannot accommodate rescheduling of these appointments.

From CA$10
1 Child
10-minute session
CA$10
1 Child + 1 Sibling
+10 minutes
CA$20
1 Child + 2 Siblings
+15 minutes
CA$30
1 Child + 3 Siblings
+20 minutes
CA$40
Step 2 — After Your Session, Order What You Love
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Digital Files

High-resolution files delivered instantly to your private gallery. Print them, share them, keep them forever — no restrictions.

  • 1 digital file$20
  • 2 digital files$30
  • 3 digital files$45
  • 4 digital files$60
  • 5 digital files$65
  • ⭐ Download them all$75
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Print Sheets

Professional lab-quality prints shipped directly to your door from our lab in Montreal. Print pickup is not available at the studio.

  • 8×10 Print Sheet$18
    Each sheet can include a mix of sizes — 4×6, 5×7, 4×5, wallets, and mini wallets. You choose the combination.
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Digital Backgrounds

Pick your backdrop — included free with every session. No extra charge, no packages required.

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Choose from our full library of modern and classic digital backgrounds — warm neutrals, bold textures, clean whites, and seasonal options updated throughout the year.

We've been asked to bring back the lockers and the lazers. We haven't done it... yet.

For Schools & Administrators

We'd love to be your school's official portrait studio.

No free shoots. No commission tracking. No complicated contracts. Just a simple, honest partnership that puts your families first — and gives your school something real in return.

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What your school gets
$10 donated for every session booked

Every time a family from your school books a session at our studio, we donate $10 to a fund of your choice — your library, your sports team, your arts program. You tell us where it goes. We make it happen, automatically, with no paperwork on your end.

  • Flat $10 donation per booked session, no minimums
  • You choose the fund — we send the total each semester
  • Transparent tracking — we report every booking back to you
  • No complicated revenue sharing or sales tracking required
  • Families pay fairly. Your school still earns. Everyone wins.
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What your school gets
One free photo session per year — on us

Every partner school gets one complimentary session per year, their choice: a class photo, a team or club portrait, or staff headshots. No budget required, no strings attached.

  • One free session annually (class, team, club, or staff)
  • Professional editing and online gallery included
  • Digital files delivered directly to the school
  • Scheduling at a time that works for you
  • Can be used for yearbook, school website, or social media

What we ask in return

Just one thing: tell your families about us. A mention in your school newsletter, a post in your parent Facebook group, or a link on your school website is all we need. We handle everything else — booking, photography, gallery delivery, ordering. Zero admin work for your staff.

How it works

Simple from start to finish.

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Book online

Pick your session type and a time that works. We keep booking simple — no phone calls, no forms to fill in.

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Come in & have fun

We'll meet your child where they're at — silly, shy, bouncy, quiet. We work with who they are, not against it.

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Receive your gallery

Within 7 days, your private online gallery arrives. Browse, share, and take your time choosing your favourites.

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Order what you love

Digitals, prints, or both — in whatever combination makes sense for your family. No minimums, no pressure.

Questions

Things people ask us.

Do I need to buy anything before seeing the photos?+
Absolutely not. You book and pay for the session upfront — that covers the photographer's time. After your session, we send you a gallery of all the images. You buy only what you love, whether that's one photo or the whole gallery. It's entirely your call.
My kid is not good at being photographed. Will this work?+
This is literally what we're known for. We're patient, we're weird, we're willing to do whatever it takes to get a real moment — make a dumb joke, lay on the floor, pretend we're invisible. Kids who "hate photos" are often our favourite subjects.
Can siblings be included?+
Yes! We can photograph siblings together and separately in the same session. Add siblings for $30 per additional child. We'll get individual shots and group shots — it's one of our favourite parts of a session.
How is this different from regular school photos?+
Regular school photos are about volume — hundreds of kids in a day, 30 seconds each, smile and move on. We photograph one child at a time with a dedicated session focused entirely on capturing who they actually are. Better lighting, more time, modern backdrops, real expressions.
Is this a replacement for school photos?+
For some families, yes. For others, it's a supplement — you do the school's required photo for the yearbook, and come to us for the one you actually want to frame. Either works for us.
I'm a school administrator. How does the partnership work?+
Simple. Your school promotes us to your parent community — a newsletter mention, a post in your parent group, whatever works for you. In return, we donate $10 to your chosen fund for every family that books a session, and we give your school one free photo session per year. No contracts, no commission tracking, no admin headaches. Just fill in the form below to start the conversation.
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Let's make a photo they'll actually keep.

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