Company Review

Inter-State Studios

Independent · Est. 1947 · Reviewed 2026-04-01

Scores

Price6.0
Quality7.5
Digital5.5
Service7.0
Value6.5

Our Verdict

Inter-State Studios is a genuinely good regional operator that punches above its weight on photo quality and customer service. Their digital platform lags behind the national players, but the in-person experience and print quality are consistently praised. If your school uses Inter-State, consider yourself fortunate — they represent what school photography should be: locally attentive, quality-focused, and reasonably priced.

About Inter-State Studios

Inter-State Studios, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Sedalia, Missouri, is one of the largest independently owned school photography companies in the United States. The company serves schools primarily in the Midwest, Southeast, and South-Central regions and has maintained its independence through several decades of industry consolidation.

Coverage
Primarily Midwest, Southeast, and South-Central US
Market Position
Regional leader in Midwest and Southeast

Typical Package Pricing

Prices are approximate and vary by school contract.

Classic$18–$30
  • 1 pose
  • standard sheet
Select$35–$55
  • 2 poses
  • variety sheet
  • digital download
Premier$60–$95
  • 3 poses
  • full sheet set
  • digital download
  • memory mate

Common Parent Complaints

  • Limited digital delivery options
  • Slower online ordering platform
  • Regional availability only

Public Review Ratings

Google

3.9

620 reviews

BBB

3.5

180 reviews