FAQ’s
Are you looking for the best photography service Billings MT has to offer? Here at collective imaging we kicked off our school portrait program 11 years ago. My love for photography started way back in the darkroom days—not the dark ages, but close enough to make me feel ancient. Since then? A lot has shifted, stretched, grown, and gone a little crazy—in the best way possible.
Here we offer the best Photography Service Billings MT has to offer! The whole thing started when a school secretary asked if we’d ever thought about creating a school photo program. One cup of coffee later—we were off to the races. Obstacles, blessings, curveballs, full-on chaos… the whole roller coaster.
Is high-volume photography easy? Absolutely not. Some years feel rewarding. Some years feel like teaching during a full moon. But we keep pushing, innovating, automating, and improving—while still delivering the experience people know us for.
Fast forward a decade, and that same secretary who inspired us? She now works with us. We’re constantly training new photographers, partnering with amazing school staff, and leaning on communication to make photo day flow. Do hiccups happen? Oh yeah.
Labs mess up, software gets weird, kids give us the “I’m running on fumes” smile—welcome to real life. But we fix what we can, learn fast, and keep moving.
We’re not a big-box company—though people assume that because our lab has to be out of state for this level of production. Truth is: we’re your neighbors. We’re here to bring a kid-friendly, parent-friendly experience to your school. We’re hardworking Montanans just like you. Do we make hiring or training missteps? Sometimes. Do we juggle a million fall deadlines? Absolutely. But we love what we do, and we appreciate every bit of grace you give us during the wild season.
School calendars changed, summers shrank, deadlines tightened—but we’re still here, still adapting, still serving. Your students matter to us. Your feedback matters. And no—we’re not trying to replace local family photographers. We simply want to serve our schools well and make sure seniors who can’t afford private sessions still have an opportunity for photos while producing a good quality print for families to keep for years to come.
Are you looking for the best Photography Service Billings MT has to offer? High-volume photography isn’t cheap. The tech, the systems, the labs—it all adds up. But from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. To the schools, the staff, the parents—for sticking with us and helping us shape what comes next. We make sure you get the best Photography Service Billings MT options!
Schools FAQ’s
ATTENTION SCHOOLS! 
Want to Be One of the Top Schools We Serve in 2025?
Collective Imaging is opening up spots for a LIMITED number of schools to join our elite school photography program — and your school could be one of them!
Here’s the Deal:
Only a few schools will be accepted for the upcoming season
First come, first served
Priority scheduling + exclusive portrait offers
Local team, personalized service, and zero corporate fluff
Don’t Wait — ACT NOW!
Email us today at help@collectiveimaging.com
Include your school name and photo date availability
Once the schedule fills, it’s CLOSED — no exceptions
WHO ARE WE?
Let me make this quick.
I fell in love with photography back in high school — in a darkroom at Billings Career Center. Since 2005, I’ve built a business in photography and now into a photo team that’s obsessed with service and focused on community-centered school photography.
A huge part of this mission? A mentor who believed in me — my high school photo teacher. Before he passed, he handed me his lighting gear and said, “Use this for something bigger than yourself.”
So that’s what we do. We give back. We serve schools. We create high-quality, high-impact portraits that parents, students, and schools actually love.
WHY SCHOOLS CHOOSE US:
10+ years working with schools in Montana
Local photographers who care
A smooth, student-friendly photo day
Real people. Real service. Real results.
READY TO MOVE?
Fill the inbox. Lock your spot. Let’s go.
help@collectiveimaging.com
Time is ticking. Be the school that said YES — not the one that missed it.
Parents FAQ’s
Servicing:
All Yellowstone County and Surrounding Schools 
All events have been moved to your school announcement pages via parent apps! Watch your school websites and announcements for further information!
PARENTS BIG UPDATES! NEW PHOTO ORDERING = LESS HASSLE, MORE WOW!
Parents, Teachers, Coaches, Champions of Chaos—listen up! We just made photo day 10x easier, faster, and smarter. Here’s the TRUTH:
NO MORE crumpled photo packages lost in backpacks! NO MORE paying before you see your kid’s face! DON’T like the photo? DON’T order it. It’s THAT simple!
Let’s be real—your kid’s probably adorable. You’re gonna want the pics anyway (eventually).
SPORTS PHOTOS: Each sport’s got its own groove.
Watch the app.
Read the flyer.
Don’t miss your window!
SCHOOL PORTRAIT DAY—Know the Drill: Email Provided? Awesome. Sit back. You’ll get your gallery link soon. Just don’t forget to dress them cute that morning! District 2? Tap into your school app or PowerSchool for info.
“WHERE’S MY EMAIL?” If it’s been 2 weeks and nada… Check spam. Still nothing? Email: help@collectiveimaging.com with your school + student name.
TIRED OF MARKETING EMAILS? Hit that unsubscribe button. BUT… Heads up: If you opt out before the images drop, you’ll have to email us to get access later. (So don’t say we didn’t warn you!)
SHIPPING = TO. YOUR. HOUSE. We’re DONE sending photos to schools!
Unless it’s banners, posters, or yard signs for your sports team—that’s team-parent territory.
Questions? Ideas?
help@collectiveimaging.com
CUSTOMIZE THAT PHOTO! You can crop, change backgrounds, change pose!
You’re in control of layout of the print. Be the designer. 
NO RETAKES for most Pre-K, Sports, and Spring events.
This is your shot. Literally.
“WHERE’S MY ORDER?”
Check your mailbox. We ship to homes—NOT schools.
Want banners? Yard signs? Custom gear?
Let’s talk! We’ll help you make your team or school shine.
This isn’t just a photo—it’s a memory. And we’re here to make sure it shows up, looks awesome, and doesn’t get lost under a pile of gym clothes.