

“Let them put on their first-day clothes and shiny new shoes for a dress rehearsal during a fun, un-rushed portrait or school-themed session the week before,” Wilkerson told TODAY Parents. Sarah Wilkerson of Clickin Moms recommended staging a back-to-school photo shoot a few days before the real start of school. Wilkerson recommended relieving some of the pressure of capturing photos on a busy morning - when your child is likely to be filled with nervous energy - by staging a back-to-school photo shoot at another time. “Let them pick out something that they feel fabulous and confident in - even if it’s an Elmo pajama shirt with candy-striped pants and rain boots.” 4. “Having your child pick out their own clothes is a fun way to catalog different phases,” Angenend said. Capturing a child's true personality is key, said photographer Anna Angenend. The photographer said it’s a great way to produce photos that truly capture your child’s personality. Let your child choose the outfitĪngenend acknowledged that it can be difficult to let go of choosing your child’s back-to-school outfit - but it’s worth it. “Children tend to be nervous on the first day, but if you let them use their favorite mode of transportation, they’ll put on their best smile for you.” 3. “Do you usually walk or drive up to the school or bus stop? Forget it! Let them scooter, bike or skateboard!” she said.


Look how happy his scooter is making him! Danielle Guenther Guenther also suggested having fun with the way your family gets to school on the first day. “Those pops of color really play an important role in an image.” 2. “Don’t be afraid to throw on some bright sunglasses for an accessory, or even a patterned shirt,” Guenther said.
