A Living Story of School Life
 
 
 
 
A note from Christelle Terzian
Welcome!
It is with great pleasure that I present to you a custom proposal, created uniquely for Exupery International School.
This concept was developed with your environment, values, and community in mind — with the intention of enhancing both your digital presence and the everyday experience of your families.
I am a photographer based in Riga, and my work is rooted in capturing the moments that often go unseen — the small details, the interactions, and the quiet in-between that shape how we experience a place.
In schools, these moments are everything.
They are where confidence builds, friendships form, and individuality begins to take shape — yet they are rarely documented in a way that feels true to reality.
Before moving into photography, I studied Hospitality Management and spent years working in service-driven environments. This has shaped how I approach my work today — with a strong awareness of experience, perception, and the importance of detail in building trust.
I am particularly interested in creating opportunities where students can also take part in the creative process, allowing the visual identity of the school to be shaped not only around them, but with them.
This proposal is an invitation to collaborate — to create a visual language that reflects not only what Exupery offers, but how it feels to be part of it.
I hope you enjoy going through it as much as I did creating it.
I look forward to continuing the conversation.
With love,
Christelle T.
What schools show vs. what parents experience
Most school photography focuses on:
Staged portraits
Key milestones
Structured, “perfect” moments
But daily school life is far richer than that.
Parents:
> Spend most of the day away from their children <
> Trust the school with their development and well-being <
> Rarely get to see what that experience actually looks like <
Result:
A gap between what is lived and what is shared.
 
Houston, we have a problem.
 
GOALS OF THIS PROPOSAL
 
goal nº1:
create emotional connection
 
Allow parent to feel present in their child's daily life – while creating imagery that is beautiful and functional.
 
goal nº2:
create visual identity
Build a consistent, refined, and modern image library for the school.
goal nº3:
encourage creative expression
Document real moments of growth, interaction, and environment – not just miilestones.
VISUAL DIRECTION:
Candid | Observational | Natural Light | Editorial | Human | Unscripted | Atmospheric | Refined
 
THE PROPOSAL
 
FAQ
Will photography disrupt the school day?
The bulk of it will not disrupt the school day. Posed portraits and group photos can be organised in advance so that school can carry on as normal with no unnecessary delays. The approach is otherwise fully observational and non-intrusive to lessons.
How are students' privacy and permissions handled?
All photography aligns with the school's existing consent policies. Images can be curate accordingly.
How often would sessions take place?
This can be adapted to your needs – from monthly sessions to ongoing weekly presence.
How quickly are image delivered?
Curated galleries are delivered within a few days of each session, ready for immediate use.
How can the images be used?
Across all communication channels – website, social media, admissions, newsletters, and internal use.
I have other questions
That's great! Please reply to my original email with them, and we can get on a call to talk through them. You can also WhatsApp me now at +37120885377
 
Let's build a visual story that reflects your school, your students, and their families
 
A consistent, thoughtful approach to photography has the power to transform how your school is experienced – both internally and externally.