Display of various children's portrait photographs on a photography studio backdrop, with a logo on the left that says 'Recess Portraits' and 'The joy of recess in every shot!'

Welcome Manhattan Schoolhouse families!

Everything you need for your child’s upcoming Photo Day can be found here!

Logo for Manhattan Schoolhouse with a stylized yellow building with a red roof and black text.

Photo Day:

All class and student photos will take place during the school day.

Wednesday, March 26

Young girl with long brown hair, wearing blue glasses, a pink headband, and a sleeveless dress with lace and floral patterns, smiling against a pink background.
A young boy with short curly hair, wearing a plaid shirt with orange and navy colors, smiling softly at the camera against a plain gray background.

Sibling Sessions

Don’t miss out on capturing those priceless sibling moments with our complimentary sibling mini-session! 

These special 5-minute mini photo sessions will occur before school hours from 7:00 - 8:00 AM on March 26 and are exclusively for Manhattan Schoolhouse 1616 1st Avenue students.

Registration is required to secure your spot!

Good news—siblings who don’t attend this location are welcome to join the fun! (Sorry, no furry siblings this time 🐾.)

Limited sibling session spots are available, so please arrive on time (or even a little early!). These sessions are scheduled back-to-back, and we’re on a tight timeline. If you’re late, we can’t guarantee we’ll be able to accommodate you.

If you can’t make your scheduled session, please cancel as soon as possible so another family can take the spot. Thanks so much for your understanding!

A parent or guardian must be present during the session.

Let’s make some unforgettable memories!

Two young girls with dark hair and brown skin hugging each other and smiling, one in a red shirt and the other in a black shirt against a plain light gray background.
A young girl with short brown hair wearing a navy blue dress with nautical details, including a white sailor collar with red stripes, red bow, and anchor buttons, standing against a plain gray background.

Proofing Galleries

On

Wednesday, April 9

your child’s school photos will be delivered to your email via a secure and private proofing gallery.

Order within the first two weeks of the sale to enjoy free batch shipping to your school. After this two-week period, shipping charges will apply. Batch-shipped orders will be delivered to your school approximately one week after the end of the two-week shipping period. Free shipping ends on:

Wednesday, April 23

What Makes Recess Stand Out From Other School Photographers:

⭐️ Free shipping during the first two weeks of the sale.

⭐️ Only buy the photos you adore—no obligation.

⭐️ Budget-friendly packages available to suit your needs.

⭐️ Choose from a variety of print and digital options.

⭐️ Enhance your order with a variety of beautiful, complimentary background colors to choose from.

⭐️ Order your child’s school photos from your phone, computer, or tablet!

All major credit cards are accepted.

Don’t miss out on Photo Day emails! Add us to your safe sender list: help@recessportraits.com.

Young girl with dark skin, styled hair, wearing a lace top and earrings, looking upwards with her hand resting on her chin against a plain white background.
Two young boys wearing denim jackets, sitting closely together, with the older boy resting his head on the younger boy's head against a plain green background.

Make-Ups & Retakes

Need a Retake? Let’s Try Again!

Monday, April 28

We all have those days—maybe your little one wasn’t feeling their best, had a case of the giggles (or the grumps), or their hair had a mind of its own. No worries! Sign up now.

Here’s What You Need to Know:

Retakes are for individual photos only (no class or sibling photos). Your child’s original photos will be replaced in the proofing gallery, and you won’t be able to access them again. Space is limited, so don’t wait!