Not only do we provide an A+ experience for our schools, we also provide the same exceptional environment to our employees. Our staff is highly trained and most have been with us for a decade or more! Our expert Account Managers are dedicated to providing you with a seamless Picture Day. They work tirelessly to monitor and coordinate every detail.
Years of experience allows us to guide you effortlessly from your first call to photo delivery! Ever wonder how the photos from picture day end up as prints delivered to your door? Our production team work tirelessly to ensure that the best photo of your child is selected, uploaded, and printed. Our proprietary software and systems allow us to get you your photos faster than anyone else in the business.
Years of experience allows us to guide you effortlessly from your first call to photo delivery! Ever wonder how the photos from picture day end up as prints delivered to your door? Our production team work tirelessly to ensure that the best photo of your child is selected, uploaded, and printed. Our proprietary software and systems allow us to get you your photos faster than anyone else in the business.
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With over 70 years of experience, Irvin Simon Photographers knows what it takes to make picture day fun and easy for all. Schools of all kinds choose us each year to deliver an exceptional photography experience, world-class service, and custom crafted portrait programs. We work closely with the PTA, school administration, and teachers to ensure a smooth picture day every time.
Want to create a sophisticated yearbook? With countless cover and personalization options available, it's easy to create a dazzling and unique yearbook. Create a custom designed cover, or choose from a variety of fresh and contemporary cover options. Our amazing online community option makes it simpler than ever for people to upload photos, create ads, and place orders.
Our photographers are experienced professionals who are specially trained to handle the special challenges of working with camps. From start to finish, we will provide you with a dedicated expert and unparalleled service. We will do whatever it takes to make things right for your camp families. We want to earn the privilege of being invited back to your camp every year.
In the Spring of 1946, Irvin Simon founded a small photography studio in the basement of his house. With an unwavering commitment to quality he set out to establish the gold standard for children's school photography. Over 75 years of experience means we are a company with all of the resources necessary to serve any of your schools needs.
Reviews (22)
Ashley Romano
Dec 29, 2021
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0 stars if allowed! THEY SENT US PICTURES OF THE WRONG CHILDREN!!!! 3 months later, we still don’t have pictures of OUR kids, surely they received payment from us months ago! No communication, awful customer experience, months without pictures of our kids…. For a laugh they actually sent us a similar aged boy and girl…. Never corrected - there is no one to talk to!
Matthew Schuller
Dec 28, 2021
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Jessica Nieves
Dec 24, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Responsiveness
I purchased $80.00 worth of HS Senior pictures, Received an email stating that it shipped on the 18th of December. Has yet to arrive. I emailed asking about the shipment and still no response. My next step, is to report them and cancel payment on my credit card.
I purchased $80.00 worth of HS Senior pictures, Received an email stating that it shipped on the 18th of December. Has yet to arrive. I emailed asking about the shipment and still no response. My next step, is to report them and cancel payment on my credit card.
Melissa Brennan
Dec 04, 2021
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I have two children and was given access to three galleries (one for each child and a siblings gallery) for a total of 10 images (minus the group photo).
Since I'd like digital copies of the 10 images I needed to add the $99 "Photo Download - Unlimited + Group Photo!" package three times into my cart and am left with a bill of over $300.
Aside from the cost, the ethics behind this is bothersome. If I had a gallery of 999 images (the max amount of photos that can be added within a single gallery), I would be paying $99 to "reproduce, edit and share" those images.
The communication with customer
Since I'd like digital copies of the 10 images I needed to add the $99 "Photo Download - Unlimited + Group Photo!" package three times into my cart and am left with a bill of over $300.
Aside from the cost, the ethics behind this is bothersome. If I had a gallery of 999 images (the max amount of photos that can be added within a single gallery), I would be paying $99 to "reproduce, edit and share" those images.
The communication with customer
Mahik Nawaz
Nov 18, 2021
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Tom M.
Nov 01, 2021
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I'm not familiar with this company other than the school photo comps I just received.
Via a web-link, 4 images of my child were presented for purchase.
Loving Dad I am, I want them ALL and was ready to buy them all, and all sorts of items.
However, Visual Effects Artist that I am noticed that the 4 images are actually only 2 different images, with a slight scale up of each to make it appear to be 4 different images.
(comparison compositing confirmed this. 112.5% scale up to be exact)
Why they would present identical images with such a minuscule difference for purchase. Draw your own conclusion
Via a web-link, 4 images of my child were presented for purchase.
Loving Dad I am, I want them ALL and was ready to buy them all, and all sorts of items.
However, Visual Effects Artist that I am noticed that the 4 images are actually only 2 different images, with a slight scale up of each to make it appear to be 4 different images.
(comparison compositing confirmed this. 112.5% scale up to be exact)
Why they would present identical images with such a minuscule difference for purchase. Draw your own conclusion
Jessica Williams
Oct 18, 2021
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Disappointed my school went w this company. Pictures are poor quality and badly lit. Then they want to charge $20 for retouch, when you're already paying for a professional quality photo. Terrible photos, terrible backgrounds to choose from, terrible package options compared to other companies. It's 2021 and the quality is more 1991.
Michelle Barbely
Oct 15, 2021
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In todays day in age there is no excuse for terrible school pictures. I realize we are in a covid world but the kids were outside in the courtyard. The photographers should mask up and fix a hair that is flying away or a folded over sweater or if they are not comfortable doing that then have an aid on duty to do it. Or if that still doesn't work then do it when parents can come fix the kids themselves. But my 6 year old cannot be expected to fix herself up for her photograph. To have photos where the sweater is a mess, the hair is a mess and it's clear no one even looked her over, with digital
L. M.
Jul 30, 2021
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Unfortunately, this is my 2nd time dealing with this company because my child's summer camp uses them.
I was given 1 proof and it was out of focus. In order to get 1 download of a single pose AND a print of the group, this company wanted to charge $50! $50 for a single print that I can purchase via Mpix for less than $1.
I don't know why schools and camps continue to use this company - what they charge for their subpar photos is downright criminal.
P.S. - When you use full blown flash under the bright bright midday sun you should be able to get perfect focus with a faster shutter
I was given 1 proof and it was out of focus. In order to get 1 download of a single pose AND a print of the group, this company wanted to charge $50! $50 for a single print that I can purchase via Mpix for less than $1.
I don't know why schools and camps continue to use this company - what they charge for their subpar photos is downright criminal.
P.S. - When you use full blown flash under the bright bright midday sun you should be able to get perfect focus with a faster shutter
Jayden Johnson
Jul 28, 2021
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We were initially told that there would be 4-5 DIFFERENT pictures to choose from on their website once the pictures became available. This was not the case. There was ONE picture posted....... 4 times!!! I tried calling this company to no avail. Now, I can’t speak for everyone but school pictures mean a lot to most parents and to have a company take that away is simply wrong. I will be sending a letter to my sons school district suggesting that they read the reviews prior to hiring a company that doesn’t follow through with what they advertise.
Naomi Ali
May 31, 2021
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We did a Retake for picture day, and ending up loving the original pose after all. I emailed the Irvin Simon to please mark the preferred pose, or delete the unwanted Retake pose so that it won’t end up on the class collage. They responded that their team “reviews all the images of the class for a variety of criteria and selects the best images to ensure consistency across the assembled photo.” Needless to say, it ended up on the class collage and their customer service is nonexistent. Now they all the currently typical reasons of this unprecedented year and that they’re a small family
Keeping It Real H.
Dec 12, 2020
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Shocked at all of these negative reviews! The customer service was SUPERB. They even touched up the photo after I received it when we realized that my son's nose had been a bit drippy. No questions - they offered. Could his smile have been a bit better and would I have liked to have a couple of options rather than just a bit closer / further away? Sure. But I loved the background options and I really can't say enough good things about them as a company.
Karen S.
Oct 31, 2019
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Michael S.
May 02, 2019
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The pictures came out nice, unfortunately I cannot say the same about the customer service. We have twins in the same class and were looking to order a sibling package as well as some individual pictures as add-ons. The class pictures are complimentary with the individual packages but not the sibling packages (which makes sense). However, when I called and asked if it was possible to include a complimentary class picture with the sibling package considering I have kids in the same class, I was told this wasn't possible and my only option was to pay for the class picture a la carte. This
Jeannette S.
Jan 27, 2019
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I am baffled at their lack of professionalism. This company makes too many mistakes and their Customer Service is no better. I prepaid for my children's school's pictures online and sent in the codes. One of the packages came in but not the other. Mind you, both were charged as reflected on my statement. After numerous attempts, I waited over 2 months to receive only PART of the package I was owed. As of January 27th, I am still waiting to receive in its entirety, the products I paid for in October! Also, like I stated before, my family was not the only one affected in school. On top
Aileen A.
Jan 26, 2019
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Juliana C.
Dec 11, 2018
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Every year I order the school pictures and always have to request a retake. They dont seem to care about how your child will be in the picture. We paid for them a good price and I think they should at least be able to capture a good smile
Very poor work quality. They dont care at all about our clildren's school pictures.
Very poor work quality. They dont care at all about our clildren's school pictures.
O. C.
Nov 30, 2018
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Well we did the retakes this time the picture came out much better, the photographer they sent for the retake had the right lighting and the class picture was retouched so it look better. What I'm not too happy with is the selection of packages available for parents to purchase and the fact that there's no cd option.
Stacie J.
Nov 03, 2017
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Michel L.
Nov 02, 2017
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Irvin Simon Photographers do the photos at our child's Elementary school in Queens NY. We ordered the 5x7" class photo to frame for her room and it came as an inset photo on an 8x10" page filled with advertising to buy more photos.
If I ordered a 5x7" then that is what I expect to receive, a 5x7" print that is ready for a frame. What I got was a DIY photo trimming project where the average pair of home scissors leaves an uneven edge. I get they want to upsell all of us to a coffee mug or keychain but the advertising for the company comes at the expense of the product
If I ordered a 5x7" then that is what I expect to receive, a 5x7" print that is ready for a frame. What I got was a DIY photo trimming project where the average pair of home scissors leaves an uneven edge. I get they want to upsell all of us to a coffee mug or keychain but the advertising for the company comes at the expense of the product
Helene P.
Jun 20, 2017
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Marge S.
Nov 16, 2016
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Worst photos ever! I wasn't impressed last year. This year it's even more disappointing.
Just received my son's school photos and they are terrible. The class photo has bright spot just in the middle (1/6 of the entire photo), the rest of the photo merely got any flash light! It was a rainy day when they took the photos. They should have done something to help the lack of natural light situation.
The lighting in my son's individual photo is of really bad quality as well.
Just received my son's school photos and they are terrible. The class photo has bright spot just in the middle (1/6 of the entire photo), the rest of the photo merely got any flash light! It was a rainy day when they took the photos. They should have done something to help the lack of natural light situation.
The lighting in my son's individual photo is of really bad quality as well.
