The following is a guest post from our CEO, Daniel Wright, on how leadership still involves being connected to the everyday magic that happens in schools. 

📸 Let's talk school photography - and most importantly, why every Head should be investing in a decent camera for themselves. No excuses. I won't hear them.

👀 Heads have the best seat in the house at events. Not just the best views - when you're genuinely connected with your students, you capture those authentic moments. They're relaxed, natural, yet ready to shine when needed.

📱 While a smartphone will "do" in a pinch (yes, the best camera is the one you have with you, to quote the old adage), your PA can remind you to grab your "proper camera" for events. Today's cameras are compact - easily fitting in a suit pocket or carried without hassle.

💰 Budget talk: A decent mirrorless camera (like the Canon R10) and 50mm lens costs around £1k. Throw in a memory card and you are good to go. Sounds steep? Compare that to booking a professional photographer for two days! (Which, by the way, you should for your flagship events. They are worth their weight in gold and you should support the community! They are a dying breed).

🎯 Worried about technique? Modern autofocus and eye-tracking make great results achievable. But it's about more than just technology...

❤️ A Head's view through a lens comes from love - love for the school they've invested in. That transforms ordinary shots into something special, and sometimes... pure magic happens.

📸 Professional photographers are irreplaceable (please support them!), but with some investment and practice, you can capture wonderful moments too.

⏰ And yes, you DO have the time. Trust me.

I’ve attached my favourite that I took as a Head; enjoy. I was reminded that an old rugby 🏉 tradition was happening, grabbed my camera and took a quick walk to snap the shot. Got lucky 🍀- but you tend to as the guy at the helm.