3 Tips For Great First Day Of School Photos • RI Family Photographer
Somehow back to school is almost here. In fact, for some of you, your kids may even start school tomorrow! It seems like they just got out of school. Time flies!
First day of school photos are a tradition that lots of families have; they've become super popular in the last few years! I love seeing first day of school photos in my social media news feeds. For parents, it is fun (and sometimes a little nostalgic) to compare first day photos year by year. Whether you print them, put them in a physical album, or store them digitally, those photos are keepsakes to treasure.
Taking first day photos is pretty easy, whether you're using your phone or a camera, but sometimes the first day is a whirlwind of emotions and some stress, and taking photos might seem like just another thing to add in. As a RI family photographer, I've got some experience taking photos of kids of all ages and I have 3 tips for great first-day photos!
1. Make sure your camera or phone has a charged battery.
Sounds totally simple, right? And you're probably thinking come on, of COURSE I'll have a charged battery. Except I can't tell you how many clients and friends who have told me they've gone to grab a great moment of their kids...only to find out their phone battery was dead or their camera batteries were on their last leg. Even I've been guilty of this. So plan ahead and make sure your phone or camera batteries are charged ahead of time. It may seem like a little thing...but it's one of the biggest things!
2. Pick a spot with a simple, pleasant background.
Your kids are the stars of these photos. You don't want a busy background to take away from that! Put them against a background that is pleasant and simple. Many people use a front door. You can also use a bush, or place them further in front of a green or wooded area. As long as it's simple and relatively distraction-free, your child will be the star of the photo, and that's what you want!
3. Get down to their level
This is one that is simple once you realize it, but might not come intuitively. We tend to take photos from where we are. But rather than taking photos looking down at your littles, get down to their level and take the photos from there. It offers a complete different perspective that photos taken from above, and a better photograph all around.
Now go out there and rock those photos!