Is this the end of the British school photo?

For generations, professional photographers have captured the country’s pupils in all their awkward glory. But an increasing number of parents are using AI to avoid paying them Surely not. The school photo is a grand British tradition, and one that shall not be given up without a fight. Yes, but have you seen the price of them recently?

No. My kids just had theirs done. It’s £20 for one photo, but if you want extras – for the shot to be turned into a magnet, keyring or snow globe, say – then prices can run up to about £100. Changed my mind. No fighting. Let it end. Well, you could let it end, or you could just do what some parents have been doing.

Which is what? Getting the low-res preview shots from the photographer’s website, then…