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The research behind our age-appropriate backgrounds and fun, safe props

October 30, 2019

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Lifetouch Preschool Photography has amazingly talented photographers who are skilled at capturing genuine smiles from all the students at your school. That's essential. But working with us means getting the best of the best, and there are many reasons Picture Day with Lifetouch is such a unique experience.

You trust us with your students and we take that trust seriously. We want kids to feel comfortable and always stay safe. We also know parents trust us in capturing special moments that turn into cherished keepsakes. We take that job seriously as well. Two ways we deliver in both these areas are with age-appropriate backgrounds and fun, safe props.

Age-appropriate backgrounds

Lifetouch consistently researches background trends in an effort to develop new themes for preschool photography. These backgrounds are always age-appropriate, with an ideal balance of trendy and fun. Backgrounds are released seasonally to ensure parents are getting the newest and best options for their children. We want everyone to look forward to Picture Day and the resulting images!

You may be surprised to learn just how much research and testing goes into the backgrounds and props that create a new theme for your preschoolers' pictures. Lifetouch has their pulse on the trends in the photography world, but it's parents and teachers that provide critical insight into which trends they want for students. All of this insight combines to create amazing themes that inspire even more amazing images.

Extensive research

Lifetouch conducts rigorous testing before any seasonal background makes it to market. Over 1,000 parents of preschool-aged children weigh in, rating each background and offering suggestions for how we could improve the background or the propping. What's more, backgrounds are evaluated in multiple ways, including gender of the child, age of parent and region of the country.

Additionally, Lifetouch surveys over 1,000 preschool center directors to get their preferences and feedback to ensure well-rounded selections. A test may start with a dozen or more backgrounds before the best ones are selected. This helps ensure well-rounded options that appeal to parents and teachers alike.

Secure propping

During the extensive backdrop research process, we examine propping to make sure it's not only stylish, but kid-friendly, too. We want props that enhance the theme without distracting from the true star of the photo: the student! These props are easy for the photographer to use and the children to interact with, plus we test to ensure all props are sturdy and safe.

For example, props are specially selected so they can't break and are a size that keeps children secure while they pose. This might be something they hold, sit on or stand beside. It's easy for photographers to customize each image with flexible prop options they know will enhance the photograph in a safe and secure manner.

Want to know more about the background selection process and what you can expect when you work with Lifetouch? Contact us today to learn about the Lifetouch difference.

Lifetouch Preschool Photography has amazingly talented photographers who are skilled at capturing genuine smiles from all the students at your school. That's essential.



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