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2026 Little mountain Montessori | School Photos

composite of seattle preschool photos

Hello Lighthouse Montessori Families,

It was fun to meet so many new kiddos and see a few familiar faces too. I loved chatting with them and trying to see what would make them laugh or smile. It’s always both a relief to be done crouching over taking photos of such tiny people, but also a little sad for me to leave the jubilance and energy they bring to my day.

I hope you find as much joy in the images as I find photographing these kiddos!

 

XO, Kellie

ORDER DEADLINE for SCHOOL DELIVERY:

 

Sunday, 11/23, 11:59 pm

 

Instructions on how to download digital products will be emailed to you once the group order has been submitted on 11/24.

 

NOTE: If you need/want your digital images right away, please place a direct ship order or TWO separate orders, a digital order and then prints to be picked up at school.

After reading over these instructions, click the link below to review your photos.

 

There are albums in the gallery for each child or sibling group. If you need help through the process, I’ve provided this step by step guide to ordering your photos! There are also instructional videos to give you a little extra help should you need it. You are free to create whatever package fits your needs via à la carte ordering. Discounts are given at certain levels of ordering, please see the list at the bottom of the page.

 

Step 1:

Go to the following link and enter your email address to access the gallery.

 

https://clients.kelliepecoraro.com/lighthouse25

Password: ballard25!

 

Step 2:

  • Find the album, organized by First Name. No individual passwords on albums are needed.
  • If you have multiple children at school, there are also photos in the Sibling folder of the kids together.
  • Class photos are found in the class photos folder.

Step 3:

  • Choose the image or images you’d like to order and choose ‘add to cart’. You will be given the opportunity to order prints, digital downloads, metal prints, canvases, and mini-accordion albums. Under the Item menu, there are tabs to help you navigate between the categories.
  • To order Class Photos – order these prints the same way you order your child’s photos.
  • To order Child or Sibling Digital Collection
    • Click on the cart icon of ANY image from the respective album or click the image and then BUY button
    • Select Digital Media
    • Choose the option that you want

Packages

You are able to build your own package(s) with any images you choose. Just add the listed items to your cart and the discount will come off automatically.

  • Collection A – 159 (Multi-Image/Pose)
    • Entire Digital Collection
    • 2 – 4 x 6
    • 2 – 5 x 7
    • 2 – 8 x 10
    • 2 – 2 x 3 (8 Wallets)
  • Collection B – 110 (Multi-Image/Pose)
    • 1 – Digital Image
    • 2 – 4 x 6
    • 2 – 5 x 7
    • 2 – 8 x 10
    • 2 – 2 x 3 (8 Wallets)
  • Collection C – 75 (Single Image/Pose – all images in package must be the same)
    • 1 – Digital Image
    • 2 – 4 x 6
    • 2 – 5 x 7
    • 1 – 8 x 10
    • 1 – 2 x 3 (8 Wallets)
  • Collection D – 47 (PRINT ONLY Single Image/Pose – all images in package must be the same)
    • 2 – 4 x 6
    • 2 – 5 x 7
    • 1 – 8 x 10
    • 1 – 2 x 3 (8 Wallets)
  • Collection E – 35 (PRINT ONLY Single Image/Pose – all images in package must be the same)
    • 2 – 4×6
    • 2 – 5×7
    • 1 – 2×3 (8 wallets
  • Make Your Own Print Package – 100 (PRINT ONLY Multi-Image/Pose)
    • 4 – 4 x 6
    • 4 – 5 x 7
    • 2 – 8 x 10
    • 2 – 2 x 3 (8 Wallets)

Digital Images

  • Individual Image – 45
  • All Album Images – 129

À la carte prints and products are also available, starting at $5. Photographic prints, framed prints, ornaments, mini-accordion books, magnets, and acrylic blocks are all great items to display your cuties for everyone to see. They also make great grandparent gifts!

 

Discounts

5%, when you spend between $100 and $199

10%, when you spend between $200 and $299

15%, off when you spend between $300.00+

 

Here are some short video clips showing how to order. (Please note, these videos are a number of years old, so pricing in them is not current.)

 

The website is pretty user-friendly and you should be able to navigate around and figure it out, but if you’ve never ordered via my proofing system before or try to do it first and get stuck, these should help. My vendor made some aesthetic changes since I recorded these videos so it may look slightly different, but the options are named the same so you should still be able to follow the same instructions.

ordering tutorial videos

HOW TO LOGIN

HOW TO ORDER PACKAGES

adding à la carte items

HOW TO ORDER PACKAGES

MULTI-IMAGE PACKAGES & SHIPPING OPTIONS

Step 4:

Enter your payment information and submit your order.

**If you use Google Pay, be sure to select shipping option BEFORE clicking “buy with G pay”**

There are two shipping options:

  • Please choose the option “I’LL PICK UP” if you want to pick up at school. All orders selected for PICK UP will be hand delivered to school.
  • If you would like it shipped direct to you for a no-contact delivery, choose “SHIP TO ME”. Choose the method of shipping that you want, and complete checkout. This option can also be used if you want to order to send to grandparents or other family directly.

** Please submit a separate order with the items you want to ship directly to grandparents but have your photos delivered to school.

** Or if you want to ship some items to you and some to grandparents, they have to be on two separate SHIP TO ME orders.

FOR ALL ORDERS TO BE DELIVERED TO SCHOOL, PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER BY Sunday, 11/23, 11:59 pm

Instructions on how to download digital products will be emailed to you once the group order has been submitted on 11/24.

NOTE: If you need/want your digital images right away, please place a direct ship order or TWO separate orders, a digital order and then prints to be picked up at school.

***Please note that all items are subject to Washington state and Seattle city sales tax of 10.35%, unless the order is being shipped directly out of state.

DIRECT SHIP OPTION – Gallery will be open for at least a few months. You will get an email notifying you when the gallery will be closed.

 

Step 5 (Optional):

Finally, if you love the photos, I would love any kind words and feedback about the process. It fills my soul to hear your raves of the photos, and testimonials are a major help for a small business owner. I am always striving to improve as well, so if you have some thoughts on how I can streamline or make the process simpler for you, I’d love to hear suggestions!

If you’d like to share, would love if you LEAVE ME A GOOGLE REVIEW HERE!

I also love these photos and would love the chance to display some of these beautiful images as part of my portfolio on my website. If you haven’t already, please consider signing a model release and know your child’s name or school is never published with the photo.

Again, THANK YOU for allowing me to photograph your child(ren)!!

~ Kellie

 

FAQs

  • How fast will prints/products arrive?
    • Orders shipping to school will be verified, compiled, then submitted all together after the November 23rd deadline. Lab processing begins once order is submitted to lab. In-lab turnaround time is 2-3 days, then shipping time. These orders will have expedited shipping and be dropped off at school.
    • Orders shipping home will be verified and submitted to lab. In-lab turnaround time is 2-3 days, then shipping time. After lab processing time, they will ship with whatever shipping option was selected.
  • Mini-Albums will have a slightly longer processing time as they need to be designed by me before submission to lab.
  • Do you make photo books? YES! I can also make larger photo books for grandparents, email me for details kellie AT kelliepecoraro.com

The fine print:

  • Due to the nature of digital products, all sales of digital products are final and non-refundable.
  • Issues with printed images must be reported to Kellie within 2 weeks of delivery, reprints are at photographer’s discretion.
  • Photos will be printed in Lustre finish. Lustre prints are often considered the best of both worlds, they provide the color saturation of glossy without the glare, and have the fingerprint resistance of matte.
  • All photos have been professionally edited as presented in this gallery. No additional editing will be done on photos.
  • Professional retouching is available $15/image. Please contact Kellie with questions.
  • Photos and layout of accordion albums to be designed by photographer.
  • Other products may be available, if you are looking for something specific please contact Kellie at kellie AT kelliepecoraro.com
  • Images are property of Kellie Pecoraro Photography and are protected by copyright laws. Do not copy, scan, print or save images prior to purchase.

2023 ASKC Fine-Art School Portraits

 

 

What are Fine-Art School Portraits?

Not your average Seattle school photo! I take the time to talk to each child and draw out what makes them unique, so that I can capture glimpses of their personality in their photos. The result is more natural, fun photos of your child! What if you really love an authentic portrait but still like the cheesy school picture grin (because they’re just so funny!)? Don’t worry, we usually get at least one of those in an effort to show the genuine smile you are used to seeing! And if your child doesn’t feel like smiling, I won’t force them to. I promise they’ll still look like the kid you know and love.

Another note about these portraits… most of them will be in landscape orientation. While some may be in “traditional” (school) portrait orientation, the majority will be horizontally oriented.

ASKC PICTURE DAYS | March 22nd & 23rd

After picture day, I review all the photos and select my favorites. After editing these, I put up individual albums for each child that contain both color and black and white images. The number in each album will vary depending on how comfortable the child is in front of my camera, but there will usually be at least half a dozen images to choose your favorite from. A link will be sent to your email and then you login to a password protected gallery and select your favorites for prints or digital images. You may also order print packages, additional images or the entire collection of digital files at that time.

If you will be gone on picture day or your child ends up being absent, you can take make-up photos at my studio in my lower Queen Ann photography studio. Make-up photos will be done on 4/8. Email kellie AT kelliepecoraro.com to schedule a make-up session or click here to book it online.

SIBLING PHOTOS

Fine Art School Photo Sibling Sessions

    • SAMPLE SIBLING GALLERIES (aka WHY YOU NEED SIBLING PHOTOS)

    • The sibling sessions are an opportunity for you to get photos of your children together. There is a small session fee due to the additional time involved in taking and editing these sessions. The fee is highly discounted from my usual child portrait sessions
    • This will be an approximately 10-15 minute session with all siblings, focused on the interactions between them.
    • The longer time frame allows the kids to get comfortable and to allow for a greater variety of images. Most galleries have at least 10 images, presented in both color and B&W.
    • If you want a sibling photo session, sign up HERE.  

SIGN ME UP!

What do I have to do to get photos of my child?

  • For individual photos, all you have to do is show up for school. All photos will be taken that day. If you sign up for sibling photos, we’ll do individual photos the same day of your sibling session.
  • Class photos will be taken as well.
  • If you want a sibling photo session, sign up HERE. If all sessions fill, I may be able to open a few more. You can also schedule a sibling session on the studio make-up day.
  • If your child misses school photos, make-up photos will be on 4/8. These will either be at my covid-safe studio at the north edge of Belltown/Lower Queen Anne. CLICK HERE to schedule make-up photos.

PHOTO ORDERS

All ordering will be done after the photos are taken when galleries are posted. No checks, no order forms, it’ll all be online via my secure proofing website and the orders will be hand-delivered to school! If you prefer, you may send the photos straight home (shipping applies). You’re also welcome to share the gallery with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and they can order their own prints too!

You may order print packages, à la carte prints, individual digital images or the entire collection of digital files. Prints start at $5 and print only or print & digital packages range from $40-135. Canvases, metal prints, and mini-accordion “brag books” available as well.

SNEAK PEEKS

I always love taking these photos and would love the chance to display some of these beautiful images as part of my portfolio. The bonus for you? Potential for an early sneak peek at your child(ren)’s portraits before the entire gallery is released!

  • Please consider signing a MODEL RELEASE, it will take you less than 30 seconds!

BE THE FIRST TO SEE THE GALLERY!

Click HERE to register to be notified when photos are released.

PICTURE DAY INFO, TIPS, & FAQ

Why a Black Backdrop?

    • So the focus is on your child! I typically take school portraits on a black backdrop.

What Should They Wear?

    • Something that reflects who they are, and what they look like on a usual basis!
    • Collars look great, small florals, layers like a shirt/vest, dress/jacket.
    • Note about clothing color:  please try to avoid black and navy, as they are hard to see against the black backdrop. Also, fluorescent or super bright colors can create a strange color cast on skin.
    • It is best to avoid logos, text and large, distracting patterns on clothing, so the attention is on that adorable face!

What If They Don’t Smile?

  • Please refrain from coaching your child and telling them to smile their best “cheese” smile. That prevents get their true personality from shining through, and it puts pressure on the kids to perform.
  • I know many kids are conditioned to smile in front of a camera, and I will work with them to get more authentic expressions.
  • I will never force a child to smile. I may give them a little break, I’ll make a fool of myself to get them to laugh, and encourage them to get silly, but some kiddos are just a little more reserved and I capture them as they are.

Will You Edit Out Scratches, Stains or Scars?

  • Please try to wash off marker or tattoos off from visible areas if you don’t want them in photos. While I do edit all the images, I cannot do detailed editing like removing temporary tattoos, scratches, etc without an additional fee. Requests for additional extensive editing will be charged $15/image.
  • Send “neat” food for lunch on picture days, we try to do our best to get all faces wiped if necessary before photos but can’t do anything about stained clothes!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m looking forward to taking photos of your child(ren)!

Thank you!!!  ~ Kellie (mom to Reese, 9 and Carli, 13 – ASKC alumna)

(206) 954-7450
kellie@kelliepecoraro.com
Seattle, Washington