In the early days, students showed up for Picture Day with money for their order. Someone sat them in front of a background and took one photo. And that was it.

Back then, John and Shirley Gerardy were running a photo lab where they saw first-hand the need to improve the quality of school pictures. As classically-trained photographers who had studied under master photographers of the day, they wondered: how could we do this better?  

And that was the beginning of Gerardy Photography.

So what exactly did we do?

By using lighting and posing techniques found in high-end portraiture, we added dimension and quality. We also introduced multiple poses and expressions to produce classic, timeless portraits that parents cherish.

Gerardy Photography was the first to bring the proof program to San Diego County, a monumental shift in the process of school portraiture. We provided up to four proofs, giving parents the opportunity to see and choose from a variety of expressions before buying.

By writing our own software to accommodate the new technology, we were able to reduce waste, streamline the proof process, and innovate on products offered to both schools and parents.

If you are looking for a career with a stable, successful company offering a supportive environment and a team atmosphere, we want you to apply!  You will be set up for success with extensive training and growth opportunities within our highly specialized industry. We offer positions to suit a variety of schedules, with many seasonal positions that parallel school dates and hours.