Capture your child's growing independence and first friends
in a professional portrait
Whippersnappers offers parents access to professional portraits of their children while at their ECE centre.
With cutting-edge digital systems, iron-clad security and a live permissions dashboard, we put the power in parents' hands.
Whippersnapper photographers specialise in producing vibrant portraits that capture the unique personality of every child.
With experience, training, and security vetting, we aim to build the trust of parents, ECE centres and every child, including those with diverse needs.
Hand's up if you remember your first real friend?
Our priceless first friends portraits are taken if all parents involved grant permission before the shoot. Have a korero with your parent-friends and toggle-on 'first friends' in your settings to make these shots happen.
Our reimagined group shots are stunning! They present the best shot of everyone - looking in the right direction - giving it their best - every time.
Group shots are available as a laminated A4 or a novel A3 poster print that kids love to hang on their bedroom wall.
Our 2-photographer approach means we can capture both studio shots and playground portraits. These priceless in-action and in-nature portraits are treasured by parents, offering a window into their child's day while they're away.
Our little yellow chair makes for the perfect perch for babies and children of all ages.
We capture bright, spirited portraits that parents love. Our mini studio set up is created with safety in mind.
Whippersnapper portraits are $29 a pop, or buy the whole gallery for $79. Only buy the ones you like and leave the ones that don't cut the mustard.
There's no obligation, hard-sell or bad-value combos.
Each photo is delivered as a high-res digital file, and a 5x7" glossy colour print delivered free to your ECE.
Whippersnapper group shots are available as A4 laminated prints, or an A3 poster, perfect for the bedroom wall.
Casually make the magic of magnificent parenting happen without breaking a sweat.
Upgrade your photos with a cute frame from the Printshop and we'll deliver your prints framed, and ready to display. We'll even include the wall-safe hooks.
Your child’s privacy is a right, not a luxury.
We use advanced security to ensure your little one's digital footprint is strictly protected.
You hold the keys to your account and your child’s Permission Dashboard; where you can manage consents with a single click.
You decide what your child participates in.
Photos are delivered exclusively to your password-protected account. They’re not uploaded to shared galleries, group folders, and never released on social media.
By photographing your child in their learning environment, we reinforce their sense of connection to their place and their peers. It says, 'I belong here, and this place is part of my story.'
Tamariki who feel a sense of belonging is a key contributor to their wellbeing and builds their confidence.
When children see themselves celebrated in photos, it boosts their emotional wellbeing and self-worth.
It captures their safety, their joy, and their confidence in their surroundings - a reminder that they are seen, valued, and important.
Whippersnappers captures professional portraits of your child living their best life at their ECE Centre—moments you might otherwise miss.
We're reimagining ECE photography to make it a seamless and enjoyable experience for kaiako, tamariki and whanau alike.
Nowhere but you. Unlike share galleries or folders, our system is a closed loop and private to each individual family. Images are uploaded to a secure, encrypted server and are only accessible to parents who have the login and password for their account.
We take data sovereignty seriously; images of your children are never used for marketing without your explicit, separate written permission.
After the advised archiving date, the images of the child are digitally destroyed.
Absolutely. Every Whippersnappers photographer is police-vetted and professionally trained. They are experts in silliness—ensuring a safe, fun, and respectful environment for your little ones while getting the genuine smiles going.
We believe you should hold the keys. Before photo day, you'll receive a secure invitation to create a Whippersnappers account with access to your Permission Dashboard. Here, you can grant or withhold consent for individual portraits, first friends photos, and the Group shot.
If you don’t give the green light via the dashboard, no photos are taken. It puts full control firmly in your hands and saves a tonne of admin on the day.
Our team are experts at photographing children of all ages, from newborn and beyond. Our wonderfully supportive Whippersnappers chair is suitable for gorgeous portraits of all. We don't stop at headshots, your small baby will also be photographed playing and enjoying their ECE environment.
We've made it simple — each photo is $29.
That includes the digital file AND a 5x7" glossy print, delivered to your ECE Centre.
There's no obligation to buy and no wacky bundles that'd leave you feeling guilty for not having a use for 10 passport photos and 5 bookmarks.
You'll receive an online gallery of up to 5 images from the session, you can choose which ones you need up on the fridge and your mobile home screen, and which ones can be left on the cutting room floor.
Each Centre has specific rules they're obliged to follow. We'll let you know if Sibling Shots and/or Parent Shots are on offer at your Centre in the Permission Dashboard.
For those opted in, additional attendees will need full supervision from their caregiver during their visit.
We'll work with each ECE Centre to ensure we can work around rostered days off. So even if it's not your usual day at your Centre, you'll still have the oportunity to be included.
Open from 9AM - 2PM on WEEKDAYS
