Business Details
35 Years
experience
Professional University Photography Services UK
Established in 1991, Penguin Photography has become the UK's leading specialist in university photography. Our dedicated team of experienced photographers delivers high-quality graduation, team, and departmental photographs while minimising administrative burdens for organisers. By focusing exclusively on university photography, we maintain competitive pricing and operational efficiency. Our portfolio includes work for prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London, with over three decades of expertise in capturing academic milestones. All photographers have a minimum of five years' experience in group photography, ensuring swift yet professional results.We handle order-taking and payment on-site, delivering finished products within two weeks. Our board-mounted prints, featuring institutional crests and student names, provide durable, lasting memorabilia. Testimonials from university departments and student unions highlight our reliability, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service. With a streamlined process for indoor or outdoor shoots, we accommodate busy schedules while maintaining photographic excellence.
Services
Graduation Photography
Team Photos
Departmental Portraits
Print-on-Day Service
Professional Staging
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in university photography
- Our photographers have minimum 5 years' group photography expertise
- We handle all order-taking and payment on event day
- Board-mounted prints feature institutional crests and student names
- Testimonials from Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group universities
What people say
Excellent quality
Efficient service
Professional team
Superb results
Highly recommend
Services
Graduation Photography
Specialist graduation photography capturing traditional and celebratory mortarboard shots. Photographers with 5+ years' experience work immediately post-ceremony, handling payment and orders on-site. Board-mounted prints include institutional crests and student names, delivered within two weeks. Clients include Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London.
Team Photos
University team photography with professional lighting and classic backdrops. Offering traditional or contemporary styles printed with crests and individual names. Print-on-day service available with optional discounted framing. Clients include sports teams from Birmingham, Northumbria, and Brighton universities.
Departmental Portraits
College and hall group photography with professional staging. No attendance fee for pre-arranged shoots. Durable board-mounted prints provide lasting memorabilia with custom sizing for group requirements. Clients include Durham, Nottingham, and Roehampton universities.
Print-on-Day Service
On-site printing during photography sessions for immediate distribution. Professional lab processing ensures high-quality results within hours. Combined with efficient order-taking and payment handling during events. Used by Bath Spa and Chichester universities.
Professional Staging
Full staging solutions for optimal group photography. Includes backdrop systems and lighting equipment for indoor or outdoor shoots. Enhances composition and consistency in university team and departmental photographs across 50+ UK institutions.
People
Karoki Lewis
Director
Founded Penguin Photography in 1993 after graduating in Economics from Birmingham University. Specialises in long-term documentary projects and sports photography. Holds a BA (Hons) in Economics and has over 30 years' industry experience.
Mark Hills
Manager / Photographer
Joined Penguin Photography in 2004 with environmental science background. Specialises in wedding, portrait, and extreme sports photography. Holds BSc in Environmental Science from MMU and has 20+ years' professional photography experience.
Simon Bunney
Chief Photographer
Photography graduate with Fine Art specialisation. Joined in 1995 and has photographed more students than any UK photographer. Runs successful wedding photography business in Midlands with 28 years' professional experience.
Questions
What universities do you work with?
We serve over 50 UK universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, and all Russell Group institutions since 1991.
How long does delivery take?
All orders are delivered within two weeks of the photography session with on-site payment processing.
Do you offer print-on-day service?
Yes, we provide instant printing during photography sessions for immediate distribution to students and staff.
What's included in your team photos?
Professional lighting, classic backdrops, and board-mounted prints with crests, team titles, and individual names.
How do you handle large groups?
Our photographers have minimum 5 years' experience in group photography, ensuring efficient setup and composition.
Can you photograph multiple departments?
Yes, we coordinate multi-department shoots with custom scheduling and staging solutions across university campuses.
