Whoever you invite to work on your grounds is representing your establishment, your culture, and your values. You want to align with businesses that share your people-focused values, upholding the cordial atmosphere for the whole community.
We can promise, we are that business and we are your photographers.
Our team members bring their authenticity, empathy, a friendly smile, helpful demeanour, and confident experience.
As your personal managers, Daniel and Nicole bring their flexibility, from scheduling, communication templates, following your lead, however hands-on, or off, you like to be. School Portrait Art brings over twenty years of business leadership to resolve any questions, just refer your families directly us, you won’t be left on your own to troubleshoot.
As your photography team you can count on us to capture your people professionally with grace.
Daniel Tan
Lead Photographer and Managing Director
Nicole Tan
Photographer and Accounts Manager
The evolution of School Portrait Art, from Daniel & Nicole Tan, Managing Directors.
School Portrait Art began with a simple but powerful goal: to create balance—between life and work, between professionalism and play, and between capturing beautiful images and making real connections.
Founded in 2017, the business was born when Catherine Lowe, a long-time professional photographer and devoted mother, accepted an invitation to photograph her son’s school. What started as a one-off project quickly grew into a specialised service focused on early childhood, kindergarten, and school photography. Catherine’s compassionate approach, attention to detail, and ability to connect with children helped build a strong foundation for what School Portrait Art is today.
With warmth, creativity, and a deep understanding of families and education, she grew the business into a trusted name known for capturing genuine expressions and joyful moments. Her philosophy—combining professionalism with heart—continues to guide our work.
Where We Are Now
Today, School Portrait Art is owned and operated by Daniel and Nicole Tan, who are passionate about continuing the legacy of quality and care that families and schools have come to expect. With a dedicated team of talented photographers and energetic assistants, we’re proud to offer a service that is professional, reliable, and full of joy.
Daniel and Nicole are experienced wedding photographers and videographers with nearly a decade in the industry. After years of capturing love stories, they saw School Portrait Art as a natural next step - an opportunity to channel their passion for storytelling into documenting the early years of life, filled with laughter, curiosity, and cheeky little grins.
As parents of young children themselves, Daniel and Nicole know how precious these moments are. They instantly connected with the mission behind School Portrait Art and saw it as the perfect way to blend their creativity with their love for family life. Their goal is simple: to bring joy into the homes of every family they photograph by capturing authentic, heartfelt moments that reflect each child’s unique personality.
Whether it’s your child’s first day at kindy or their final year at school, we’re here to capture the milestones with sensitivity, fun, and beautiful photography you’ll treasure.
Daniel and Nicole are proud to continue the legacy of School Portrait Art—while helping it grow into its next beautiful chapter.
Daniel and Nicole Tan
support@schoolportraitart.com.au
M. 0401 489 563
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