From Carlton's inner-city campuses to the growing school communities of Preston and Reservoir, Magic Photography delivers whole-school photo days across Melbourne's north with the same calm, practised efficiency.
Schools across Carlton, Brunswick, Northcote, Preston and Reservoir range from heritage-listed inner-city buildings to newer campuses with expansive ovals, and our teams adapt to each site without disrupting the school day. Two to four photographers work together, setting up in around twenty minutes and packing down in ten, so classes keep moving through efficiently. We've been photographing schools throughout Melbourne's north since 2010, learning the practical realities of each campus - tight corridors in older Carlton buildings, weather-exposed courtyards in Preston - and building a process that fits comfortably around your existing timetable.
Every photographer on site holds a valid Working with Children Check, and Magic Photography is a founding member of ELPA, the national body setting child-safe standards for school and early learning photography. We carry $10 million public liability cover, and our processes are built around consistent, transparent pricing rather than surprise add-ons. For office staff in Northcote or Reservoir juggling enrolment lists and permission forms, that consistency matters: the same clear order forms, the same safety documentation, the same team turning up on time, year after year.
There's no cash to count and no envelopes to chase up before or after picture day. Families order online, and payment happens post-event, which removes an administrative burden many schools around Brunswick and Northcote tell us they'd rather not carry. Online galleries are ready within 10 working days, with printed packs following within 15, so parents aren't left wondering. Whether your school sits near Merri Creek in Northcote or closer to Bell Street in Preston, the same dependable timeline applies, term after term, without staff needing to manage a single transaction.
“The whole school was photographed in a single day without any disruption to our timetable, and the online ordering made everything easier for families.”
Melbourne's Northern Suburbs families trust the ELPA badge. Magic Photography is a founding member of Early Learning Photographers Australia — the national child-safe standards body.
Term dates fill quickly across Melbourne's north - get in touch early to secure a 2026 photo day that suits your school calendar.
