Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted School Photography Services in Gages Lake, IL
Founded in 1963, we have dedicated over six decades to redefining school portraiture through innovation and excellence. As a family-owned business, we prioritize personalized service, ensuring every client experiences the care and attention that only a generational operation can provide. Our commitment to quality is evident in our professional full-time photographers, who are extensively trained to work seamlessly with students and staff.We offer an unmatched variety of backgrounds and products, meeting and exceeding customer expectations year after year. With a legacy of trust built through consistent delivery of high-quality portraits and novelties, we remain focused on advancing our mission for the next generation of clients.
Services
Fall Portraits
Spring Portraits
Sports Portraits
Graduation Photos
Yearbook Portraits
Team Photography
Digital Downloads
Custom Novelties
Group Portraits
Retouching Services
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of specialized expertise in school portraiture.
- Our family-owned business ensures personalized, one-on-one customer service.
- Professional photographers are trained specifically for working with children.
- We provide the widest variety of background options for student satisfaction.
- Our team maintains a proven track record of exceeding client expectations.
What people say
Professional photographers
High-quality products
Personalized service
Easy ordering process
Excellent customer support
Services
Fall Portraits
Professional fall portrait sessions tailored for schools, featuring multiple background options and high-quality prints. Services include individual and group portraits, with customizable packages to meet parental preferences. Our trained photographers ensure a smooth process while maintaining student comfort and engagement.
Spring Portraits
Relaxed springtime photography capturing students in informal settings. This service accommodates both individual and team portraits with enhanced creative flexibility. We provide specialized products like themed borders and novelty items, complemented by digital options for modern convenience and accessibility.
Sports & Activity Portraits
Customized photography solutions for athletic teams and school organizations. Includes composite images, individual portraits, and group arrangements with graphic enhancements. Available in multiple formats from traditional prints to metal desk displays and personalized magnets for lasting keepsakes.
Graduation Portraits
Memorable graduation photography services featuring personalized graphic composites and premium presentation options. Clients receive both physical prints and digital files for versatile use. Our packages include specialty items like engraved metal keepsakes and customizable digital downloads with copyright permissions.
Digital Downloads
Secure digital access to portrait files with full copyright release for personal use. This service includes retouching options and file formats suitable for both print and electronic sharing. Customers can order physical products separately or use the digital files independently through our licensing agreement.
People
Corey Clark
CEO
Corey has led E D Clark School Photography since 1991, maintaining the family legacy of excellence in school portraiture.
Dr. Sharon Clark
President
Dr. Sharon Clark combines educational expertise with photographic leadership as President of this family-owned business.
Kymberly Kitter
Senior Manager
Kymberly manages key operations with over two decades of experience in school photography logistics.
Miguel Salgado
Senior Field Manager
Miguel oversees field operations ensuring consistent quality across all photography sessions and service locations.
Hillary Lawson
Senior Manager
Hillary coordinates client services with a focus on maintaining the company's personalized approach to customer relations.
Questions
What types of school photography services do you offer?
We provide fall, spring, sports, and graduation portraits, along with yearbook photos, team photography, and customized novelty products.
How can I access my child's portrait images?
Digital downloads with copyright release are available, along with options for physical prints and personalized keepsake items through our ordering system.
Do you serve schools outside Northern Illinois?
While based in Illinois, we serve schools throughout Wisconsin and surrounding regions with our comprehensive photography services.
What makes your school photography service unique?
As a family-owned business since 1963, we combine personalized service with professional quality and extensive experience in educational environments.
Can I order multiple portrait types for my student?
Yes, our system allows ordering various portrait options including standard photos, specialty prints, and customized digital packages.
Reviews (5)
Stephanie Tamayo
Nov 25, 2021
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Very unprofessional company. Its very unfortunate that our school has decided to work with this company. Poor quality photos but for the price I assumed theyd at least make an effort. My son wasnt centered in the frame, and youd assume they make an effort to get a smile out of them.. not sure if the photographers arent getting paid enough or they just dont care about their job. I paid for personalized photos and received the wrong name on my sons photos. I Called for a refund and they refused to answer my calls; they prefer to deal with issues through a long exchange of emails
Jackie Vatistas
Nov 24, 2021
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Weve had the pleasure of using ED Clark for many many years and I wanted to offer a few details of a recent we we had while using them for our middle schooler
My sons picture was GREAT! He told them that they encouraged him to smile (THANK YOU!) The photographer was cool about it so my son willingly complied. When we received them, they appeared a little bright. I emailed ED Clark and they responded almost immediately & offered a few options, including retakes or a touch up. They sent me a touched up proof that was perfect! Then they offered to ship them to me (free of charge
My sons picture was GREAT! He told them that they encouraged him to smile (THANK YOU!) The photographer was cool about it so my son willingly complied. When we received them, they appeared a little bright. I emailed ED Clark and they responded almost immediately & offered a few options, including retakes or a touch up. They sent me a touched up proof that was perfect! Then they offered to ship them to me (free of charge
Taylor Berrisford
Sep 22, 2021
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Critical:Quality,Value
My child's school switched to this company and they are terrible!! It's completely blurry and they chose the same color background as the shirt my son had on! There is nothing professional about this company!
My child's school switched to this company and they are terrible!! It's completely blurry and they chose the same color background as the shirt my son had on! There is nothing professional about this company!
Helene Rennetaud
Sep 15, 2021
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Our school switched over to this company over a year ago, I have two students and both their photos were just poorly done, they must only take one shot, my sons was caught on a eye blink, my daughter had her chin up way to high. The photo quality itself is not vibrant, zero touch ups and my tan kids looked like ghosts. This year I didnt bother to order, sad because I love school photos, Ill look at the proof first.
Koka Kliora
May 21, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Value
We can take better photos with an iPhone, and apps allow better retouching. Total lack of attention to detail too - including wrong name and WRONG YEAR. It's too bad that we pay for these mementos when we can just do it ourselves.
We can take better photos with an iPhone, and apps allow better retouching. Total lack of attention to detail too - including wrong name and WRONG YEAR. It's too bad that we pay for these mementos when we can just do it ourselves.
