Summer is coming to an end, which means it’s time to get your camera ready for those back-to-school photos. With so much that needs to get done in the week leading up to the first day of school, it helps to start planning your photos now. How are you planning to tell a story about the new school year and how will make this year’s photos stand out?
Props are still a classic way to create unique and memorable photos, and there are always new ideas to try. What’s more, these items are usually lying around your house anyway – you just need to get creative. To get your creative juices flowing, we’ve put together a few prop ideas for this year’s back-to-school photos.
- Use the school as a prop. What better way to highlight the start of a new school year than by taking a few shots outside your child’s school building. You can even take a photo in the same spot every year to document your child’s growth – the front doors is always a good spot. If possible, aim to take some photos the day before school starts so that there aren’t other kids in the shot.
- Add a playful pop of color using a backpack. A backpack is probably something your child already has and if it’s playful and colorful, use it as a prop in your back-to-school photos. In fact, this is the perfect excuse to maybe buy a new backpack and get your child excited for the new school year at the same time. Plus, getting your child to pick out a new backpack will ensure you’re incorporating their unique personality into the photos.
- School supplies do the trick too. While notebooks and glue don’t seem like exciting props, with a little bit of creativity, they definitely can be. Get a close-up shot of your child writing their name on their new notebook or capture them lying flat on the floor surrounded by all their new school supplies. If you are going to add these photos to a growing album, take some shots of supplies such as pencils to add some character to the layout.
- Tell a story using words. Signs and letter boards are a timeless prop for back-to-school photos because you can do so much with them. Whether it’s a chalkboard, piece of paper or canvas, get creative and have some fun telling a back-to-school story with your child.
- Add an apple. An apple is not necessarily something that pupils give to their teachers anymore but it can still be a cute and creative prop that screams school. Apples are simple and inexpensive but they can add a touch of color to a few of your child’s back-to-school photos. If you feel like you would prefer to have a little assistance with your back-to-school photos, schedule a mini session with a local photographer of your choice.
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