Case Study – St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Newport

Photography that brings a school’s values and community to life

St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Newport wanted a photography collection that went beyond simple documentation. They wanted images that genuinely reflect the school’s spirit, faith‑based values, and close-knit community, while supporting communications, governance reporting, and engagement with families.

Why professional, tailored photography matters

A school’s visual presence is often the first point of connection with parents, prospective families, and local stakeholders. With a background in education marketing, Owen understands how schools need to communicate — clearly, authentically and with purpose. Professional imagery helps schools to:

• Highlights the school’s ethos and values in action

• Showcases the learning environment and facilities with authenticity

• Builds trust and strengthens perception among parents and governors

• Provides versatile content for websites, prospectuses, reports, and social channels

Owen’s approach at St Patrick’s

Drawing on his experience working in education marketing, Owen worked closely with staff to capture imagery that is both visually engaging and strategically useful. This included:

• Engaged learning moments across different year groups

• Classroom collaboration and interaction

• Outdoor spaces, facilities, and the surrounding school environment

• Staff headshots to support consistent, professional communication

• The welcoming, values-driven culture that shapes the day-to-day life of the school

All imagery prioritised safeguarding — pupils’ faces were not identifiable (where required), while the energy and engagement of learning were authentically represented.

Feedback from the school

“Owen’s photography beautifully captures the ethos of our school — from engaged, interactive learning in the classroom to the welcoming atmosphere across our buildings and grounds. The images genuinely reflect who we are as a school community.” — Mrs Sarah Euden, Head of St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Primary School

The outcome

St Patrick’s now has a versatile, high-quality visual library that:

• Strengthens website and prospectus content

• Supports governor reports and stakeholder communications

• Provides imagery for social media and community engagement

• Gives staff headshots a consistent, professional look

Why this matters to other schools?

When photography is informed by an understanding of education and school communications, it becomes more than imagery — it becomes a tool for telling your story, strengthening perception and building trust.

Get in touch

If you’d like to see how professional photography can help showcase your school’s ethos, culture and learning in action, or create a versatile image library for your communications, visit Owen Mathias Education Photography or email hello@owenmathias.com to discuss your school’s needs.