Capturing Memories, One Moment at a Time

Why Seventy Nine Photography?

Located in Lufkin, Texas, we proudly serve the surrounding East Texas area with top-notch school and sports photography. Our passion lies in capturing high-quality images that embody the spirit and excitement of every event. We believe in providing personalized experiences tailored to the unique needs of schools and leagues, ensuring that each moment is preserved in stunning detail.

Our easy-to-use platform guarantees a seamless experience for parents and clients, while our commitment to excellent customer service ensures your satisfaction at every step. Whether it's a school event or a sports game, we are dedicated to creating lasting memories for your athletes and students.

Call or text us today to book your consultation and discover how we can make your next event unforgettable.

Products and Services

Fall School Pictures

Remember the school years with the classic school portrait.

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Spring School Pictures

Casual spring portraits bring out your real personality and style.

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Class Pictures and Composites

A collection of classmates and their teachers.

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School Sports

Capture the spirit of your team and individual players with our expert photography services, creating timeless images that celebrate teamwork, dedication, and personal achievement.

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Senior Portraits

Capture Senior high school journey with multiple poses in classic cap and gown, framed by elegant pearls-adorned drapes.

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Graduation Portraits

High School or College Graduation

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School Photography Workflow for East Texas PK–12 Campuses

Seamless Picture Day Experience: From Preorder to Delivery, We Handle It All!

Seventy Nine Photography takes care of the entire Picture Day process from start to finish. Schools no longer need to collect order forms and checks or distribute photos. Our user-friendly website allows us to manage every detail directly with families, including the option to preorder photos. Our well-staffed and professionally-managed photo shoots are designed for efficiency, ensuring students feel comfortable and relaxed during their big moment.

Our School Photography Workflow

Professional, Organized, and Yearbook-Ready School Photography in East Texas

At Seventy Nine Photography, we provide structured, high-quality school photography services for PK–12 campuses across East Texas. Our workflow is built to ensure smooth picture days, accurate student data management, and timely yearbook-ready image delivery—all while maintaining exceptional portrait quality.

1. Pre-Picture Day Planning & School Coordination

We work directly with administrators, yearbook advisors, and campus staff to finalize schedules, campus logistics, and communication timelines. Advance planning helps reduce classroom disruption and creates a stress-free picture day experience.

Campus scheduling and logistics
Grade-level timing and student flow planning
Communication timelines for families and staff
Preparation for roster integration and yearbook delivery

2. Secure Data Collection & Roster Integration

Accurate student data is essential for school portraits. We securely collect and organize rosters to ensure correct name spelling, grade-level accuracy, and proper file labeling for yearbook programs. This reduces administrative workload and prevents common picture-day errors.

Correct student names and grade levels
Teacher assignment matching
Consistent file naming and organization
Yearbook-ready structure built in from the start

3. Parent Communication & Online Pre-Ordering

We provide clear parent communication materials and a streamlined online ordering system. Families can pre-order before picture day, receive proof notifications by email and text, and order securely online—reducing paperwork and eliminating in-school order handling.

Pre-order options before picture day
Proof notifications via email and text message
Secure online ordering
Orders shipped directly to the home

4. Picture Day Execution & On-Site Leadership

Our trained photography team arrives prepared with professional lighting, organized workflows, and backup equipment. We maintain efficient student flow, provide confident posing guidance, and ensure consistent lighting and color accuracy. Leadership remains on-site to oversee quality control and support staff throughout the day.

Efficient student flow and quick transitions
Consistent lighting and color accuracy
Professional posing guidance for natural expressions
Backup equipment and on-site leadership

5. Professional Editing & Image Enhancement

We prioritize controlled lighting and refined editing standards to deliver polished, flattering portraits. Every image is reviewed for accurate skin tones, exposure, and consistent color grading—so families receive portraits they’re proud to display and schools receive consistent yearbook images.

Accurate skin tones and balanced exposure
Consistent color grading
Clean background separation
Quality control on every image set

6. Proof Delivery & Home Shipping

After picture day, digital proofs are delivered directly to parents via email and text message. Families can place orders through our secure platform, and all products ship directly to the home—reducing campus involvement and improving convenience for parents.

Proofs sent via email and text message
Easy, secure online ordering
Direct-to-home shipping
Reduced administrative handling for schools

7. Yearbook-Ready Image Delivery

We deliver fully edited, properly sized, and clearly labeled portrait files formatted for yearbook programs. Images are organized by grade and teacher, delivered on schedule, and ready for seamless upload—eliminating formatting concerns for yearbook advisors.

Proper sizing and resolution for yearbook requirements
Clear file naming and organized folders
On-time delivery for yearbook deadlines
Seamless integration with common yearbook workflows

8. Retakes & Ongoing School Support

We schedule retake days as needed and remain available throughout the school year for additional photography needs, including senior composites, class group photos, sports and team photography, ID badges, and administrative headshots. We operate as a long-term school photography partner—not just a picture day vendor.

Retake scheduling and support
Senior composites and class group photos
Sports and team photography
ID badge photography
Administrative and board headshots

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Media Day Picture Day – East Texas School & Sports Photography

Media Day Picture Day is East Texas’ go-to photography experience for schools, athletes, and student organizations looking to elevate their image. From Lufkin to Nacogdoches, Cushing to The Woodlands, we specialize in creating professional team and individual portraits that are perfect for banners, posters, yearbooks, social media, and more.

Our sessions are fully equipped with studio-quality lighting, creative direction, and optional fog or color effects to make your photos bold and unforgettable. Whether it’s football, cheer, band, or senior night — we handle every detail to make Media Day smooth, efficient, and impactful.

Proudly serving East Texas schools and athletic programs — book your Media Day now and showcase your students with the quality they deserve!

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Personalized Excellence: Partnering with Seventy Nine Photography for Unmatched School Memories - TESTIMONIALS

Working with Seventy Nine Photography and his team has been a breeze! We used a large corporate company in the past, but we have found that this small business is able to meet our unique needs in a way that makes each session feel special and customized. Seventy Nine Photography's professionality ensures that sessions run smoothly and that each student is comfortable. The care they take with capturing our school memories is why our district will continue to use their services and why we would recommend them to other schools looking for a fresh change. - Carrie - Cushing ISD

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What school photography services do you provide?

Seventy Nine Photography provides professional school photography services for PK–12 campuses across East Texas, including:

Underclass portraits
Senior portraits and cap & gown
Class group photos
Staff and administrative headshots
Sports and team photography
Senior composites
ID badge photography
Athletic banners and specialty products

We operate as a full-service school photography partner — not just a picture day vendor.

Why does portrait quality matter if the photos are mainly for the yearbook?

School portraits represent your district for years to come. They appear in yearbooks, school websites, scholarship applications, athletic programs, press releases, and community publications.

We prioritize accurate skin tones, controlled lighting, and confident posing so students look their best. When portrait quality improves, it reflects positively on the entire district.

School photography is not just documentation — it is representation.

Can you handle large campuses or multiple schools in a district?

Yes. Our workflow is structured for efficiency and organization. We plan in advance, integrate rosters securely, maintain trained team members, and bring backup equipment to ensure smooth execution across multiple campuses.

We combine professional systems with personalized local leadership.

How do you prepare before picture day?

Before picture day, we coordinate with administrators and yearbook advisors to:

Confirm schedules and campus logistics
Integrate student roster data
Provide parent communication materials
Establish clear timelines

Advance planning reduces classroom disruption and ensures a streamlined experience.

Do you offer online ordering and pre-orders?

Yes. Families can pre-order before picture day and order online after proofs are delivered. Our secure platform simplifies purchasing and eliminates paper order forms.

How do parents receive proofs?

After picture day, digital proofs are delivered directly to parents via email and text message. Families can review portraits online and place orders securely at their convenience.

Do orders ship to the school or directly to families?

We offer flexible delivery options based on your district’s preference. Orders can be shipped directly to families’ homes for added convenience, or bulk shipped to the school for on-campus distribution. We work with each campus to determine the best option for your workflow and administrative needs.

What are yearbook-ready images?

Yearbook-ready images are professionally edited, properly sized portrait files delivered according to yearbook specifications. Files are clearly labeled and organized by grade and teacher for seamless integration into yearbook programs.

How is your photography different from large-scale volume models?

Many high-volume photography models prioritize speed and standardized lighting setups.

Seventy Nine Photography prioritizes:

Controlled professional lighting
Accurate skin tones
Confident posing
Consistent editing
Clean background separation

We deliver efficient picture days while maintaining higher portrait quality.

Do you offer retake days?

Yes. We schedule retake days as needed and provide clear communication so absent students or those requesting a retake have an opportunity to be photographed.

Do you support yearbook advisors throughout the year?

Yes. We provide organized yearbook-ready files on schedule and remain available for additional image needs, formatting assistance, and supplemental photography requests.

How far in advance should we schedule spring picture day?

We recommend scheduling spring picture day for the following school calendar year during April, May, or June. Securing dates in late spring allows your district to lock in preferred timeframes, align with the upcoming academic calendar, and ensure proper staffing and logistical planning well before the new school year begins.

How do we request a proposal?

To request a customized school photography proposal, contact Seventy Nine Photography with your campus list, estimated student counts, and the services you’re interested in (portraits, seniors, sports, composites, ID badges, etc.).

We also recommend scheduling an in-person visit so we can present our products, walk through our workflow process, and share portfolio samples. Meeting on campus allows us to better understand your district’s needs and create a proposal tailored specifically to your schools.

How is Seventy Nine Photography different from national or franchise school photography companies?

National and franchise photography companies often operate on high-volume systems designed for speed and standardized production.

Seventy Nine Photography combines structured workflow systems with refined lighting, intentional posing, and professional editing standards. Schools receive the efficiency of an organized operation with the quality, accountability, and leadership of a locally owned company.

We operate as a long-term school partner — not a rotating corporate vendor.

Are you FERPA compliant and how do you protect student data?

Student Data Privacy & FERPA Compliance

At Seventy Nine Photography, student privacy and data security are foundational to how we operate. We comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and serve as a designated School Official with Legitimate Educational Interest when contracted by a school district.

Our systems are built to protect students, support administrators, and provide families with a secure portrait experience—while maintaining the scalability and fast turnaround East Texas schools need.

Our Commitment to FERPA Compliance

1) Data Is Used Only for Authorized School Purposes

Student names, grade levels, ID numbers, parent contact information, and portrait images are used solely for:

Fall & Spring school portraits
Yearbook photography
Student ID cards
Class and senior composites
Approved school marketing materials

We do not:

Sell student data
License student images
Share information with third parties
Use student data for unrelated marketing
Provide images for AI or facial recognition training

Student privacy is never monetized.

2) Secure Cloud Storage & Encryption

Student data is stored using secure, encrypted cloud platforms. Where applicable, we use enterprise-grade file protection systems such as Onehub to support secure collaboration and controlled access.

Security practices include:

AES-256 encrypted storage
Secure SSL file transfers
Role-based access permissions
Two-factor authentication (2FA)
Audit logs and access tracking
Controlled file sharing and expiration settings

Access to student data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

3) School Ownership & Data Control

Schools retain ownership and control of student data.

Upon district request, Seventy Nine Photography will:

Return provided student rosters
Confirm secure deletion of stored files
Permanently remove data after fulfillment cycles

We maintain documented data retention and disposal procedures.

4) Parent Rights & Transparency

In coordination with the school district, parents may request access to their student’s portrait information, request corrections to identifying data, and request removal where applicable under district policy.

We respond promptly to all school-directed privacy requests.

5) Secure Workflow From Picture Day to Delivery

Our process is designed to protect data at every stage:

Secure roster transfer from the district
Encrypted storage during processing
Protected proof delivery via secure galleries
Orders shipped directly to home (or school, per district preference)
Controlled data retention timelines

As we scale across East Texas, our systems are built to handle growth while maintaining strict privacy standards.

6) Background Checks & Professional Standards

Team members working on campus:

Comply with district background requirements
Follow all campus safety protocols
Receive training on student data privacy expectations

We operate as a trusted extension of your school community.

Why This Matters for East Texas Schools

Seventy Nine Photography is locally owned and operated in Lufkin, Texas. Protecting student data is not just a compliance issue—it’s a community responsibility.

Our privacy standards are built to:

Protect students
Protect families
Protect districts
Protect long-term partnerships

As your local alternative to national school photography corporations, we combine secure data systems with personal service and fast turnaround times.

Have Questions About Data Security?

If your district’s technology department or administration would like documentation regarding our FERPA compliance, data retention policies, or secure storage procedures, we are happy to provide it.

Seventy Nine Photography

Seventy Nine Photography is more than just a service; we are your dedicated partners in preserving the profound significance of your academic achievements. As you embark on this exciting new chapter, our team is committed to capturing the pride, joy, and camaraderie that define your school portraits.

Our personalized approach, creative vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence set us apart as your trusted storytellers. We understand the weight of this milestone and strive to deliver photographs that not only document the event but also encapsulate the unique essence of your journey.

Thank you for considering Seventy Nine Photography to be a part of your celebration. We look forward to creating timeless memories that will serve as a visual testament to the dedication and hard work that brought you to this momentous day.

Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone, and we can't wait to capture the magic of your School Portraits!

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