Family Photography Portrait Photography, Thousand Oaks, Malibu, Oak Park, Westlake Village, California.

FINE ART SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY

Fine Art School Portraits

At Ian Serfontein Photography, we're transforming the conventional school portrait into a truly distinctive and artistic fine art experience for every family whose school partners with us. 

Our commitment is to deliver a service that is both deeply personal and uncompromisingly professional. Unlike the hurried, often impersonal approach of large, high-volume photography companies, we consciously limit the number of schools we work with in the LA, Malibu, Ventura area. This allows us to ensure unparalleled customer service and consistently create masterfully crafted artistic images, guaranteeing top-tier quality and efficiency for both schools and families.

Our primary goal is to reveal the genuine spirit of each child. We believe in fostering a relaxed and engaging atmosphere where kids can be completely themselves, leading to honest smiles and natural expressions. The outcome is a collection of truly heartfelt, artistically refined, timeless portraits that offer a refreshing departure from the stiff poses, bright flashes, and busy backdrops often seen in traditional school pictures. We take immense pride in crafting photographs that resonate with genuine emotion, turning fleeting moments into cherished fine art family heirlooms.

Private Fine Art Portraits

For families not affiliated with a school, we offer personalized house-call sessions in the Greater LA area. Our team will set up a dedicated space in your home for a seamless experience. To book a session today, please complete the form below with your details..

Session - $200

  • One child

  • 20 minute session

  • Minimum of 20 high-resolution images

Additional Child - $150

  • Invite siblings, cousins, or friends to join for their own sessions and save with a $150 discount per additional child!

Travel Fees

  • Travel within the Greater LA area is included in the session price.

Pop-Up Sessions

  • Occasionally, we host sessions at select locations in the Greater LA area, where you can book and drop in for your session. To receive email notifications about these events, send us a message using the form below.

Young girl with blonde hair wearing a yellow shirt with ducks, against a dark background.
A young girl with blonde hair wearing a yellow shirt sticking out her tongue and looking up with wide eyes against a dark background.
A young girl with curly blonde hair, wearing a yellow shirt with dinosaurs and the words "hello everyone," looking to her left against a dark background.
Black and white photograph of a young girl with wide eyes and slightly messy hair, wearing a shirt with a bird pattern. She is looking directly at the camera against a dark background.
A young girl with curly hair sticking out her tongue and looking up with wide eyes, in black and white.
Black and white portrait of a young girl with curly hair, looking to the left, wearing a shirt with cartoon animals and the words "Hello Everyone."
Young girl with long brown hair holding a string of colorful beads near her chin, looking thoughtfully to her left against a plain gray background.
A young girl with long light brown hair and blue eyes stares intently at the camera, touching her lips with her right hand, against a plain light background.
Young girl with long brown hair and a serious expression, wearing a striped shirt against a plain neutral background.
Black and white portrait of a young girl with a gentle smile, wearing a dress with floral patterns, against a dark background.
Black and white photo of a young girl with messy hair sticking out her tongue and one eye squinting, wearing a patterned shirt, against a dark background.
Black and white portrait of a young girl with light-colored hair, big eyes, and a serious expression, wearing a textured dress and a pearl earring.
Young girl with light brown hair tied back, wearing a pink dress with a textured floral pattern, against a dark background.
A young girl with light brown hair in a ponytail sticking out her tongue and crossing her eyes, wearing a pink textured shirt, against a dark background.
A young girl with light brown hair, fair skin, and wearing a pink textured dress. She has one bead earring in her left ear, and a neutral expression, looking directly at the camera against a dark background.
Close-up of a young girl with light brown hair, wearing a yellow shirt with white polka dots, tilting her head and looking at the camera with a gentle expression.
A young girl with light brown hair, blue eyes, and wearing a yellow shirt with white polka dots, looking at the camera with a neutral expression against a plain light background.
A young girl with shoulder-length blonde hair and blue eyes, looking slightly upward with a neutral expression, wearing a yellow shirt with white polka dots, in front of a plain gray background.
Living room with a fireplace, two blue sofas, two side tables with lamps, framed photos, a large framed child's portrait above the fireplace, and various decorative plants and objects.
Children's bedroom with light blue walls, white bed with yellow, gray, and white bedding, orange and yellow wall decorations, a large portrait of a young girl on the wall, and various yellow and gray accents and furniture.
Living room with a framed photo of a young girl in a pink dress on the wall, two table lamps, a wooden sideboard with decorative vases and plants, and a wooden dining table with bowls and cups.
A bedroom with a bed, colorful bedding, stuffed animals, toys, and potted plants. Three framed photographs of children making silly faces hang above the bed.