Hello, DIYers!
To the sentimental parent, back-to-school photos are a time-honored tradition! If you’re looking for inspiration for how you can make this year’s photos more interesting, then you are in the right place! Today we are serving up 30 fantastic examples of back-to-school photos that are easy to put together and look great!
Mini Photo Shoot
If your little ones are planning a killer back-to-school outfit, why not do a mini-photoshoot?! You can have them try on their clothes and get them all ready a day or two ahead of time to make sure you’re not rushed in the morning!
Found Helen John Photography
Brainy Glasses Photos
How cute are these?!
Found Ruffles and Stuff
Letter Board Sign
This is a cute way to show off your first-day photo!
Found downwithadventure
Apple on the Head
This is such a cute photo that shows off your child’s silly side!
Found 71toes
With Their Picture From Last Year
See how time flies!
Found How Does She
Hello My Name is Sign
Adorable!
Found Apples and ABC’s
Funny Sign
Make your chalkboard sign photo say something a little cheeky as opposed to traditional first-day messages!
Found Adventures of Bradysitting
Group Photo With Siblings
Take a picture of all of your kids in one!
Found jlgarvin
School Marquee Background
If your child’s school has a marquee, why not try getting a photo of your kid or kids standing with it?!
Found Nan Photography
Hashtag Signs
This is great for older kids!
Found Tatertots and Jello
With a Banner
Use a banner to get your message across in a cute way!
Found The House of Hood Blog
Home School Photo
If you do homeschooling, you can always take a photo of your kid or kids at their desks in your homeschool area of the house!
Found snyderfamilyco
Vintage Desk Photo Prop
If you have a vintage school desk to use, this makes for an adorable back-to-school photo!
Found Photo from Storybook Photography
First Day Flag
Try this!
Found mrscofieldandco
Chalk Board Photo
Brilliant!
Found Peanut Blossom
Bus Background Photo
Take a photo while seeing your little ones off for the day!
Found Chelle Cates Photography
They’ll Grow into It Photo
Get a large t-shirt with your child’s graduating class on it and take a photo of them wearing it each year as a tradition!
Found The Journey of Parenthood
Book Page Background
This is such an interesting background for a photo!
Found vanessatobinphoto
Photobooth Printable Props
Try this!
Found Capturing Joy
Walking Down the Hall
If you can walk your little one into their classroom, you can always get a picture of your child walking down the hall with their backpack on!
Found Simple as That
With Sidewalk Chalk
Write your message in chalk and snap a photo!
Found amylouhawthorne
Outside of School
Snap a photo of them right before they head into the school building!
Found Bloom Owl
Pictures in the Classroom
Are you able to get some photos in the classroom itself? They come out looking great!
Found It’s Always Autumn
Balloons
Use Balloons in the photo to add an air of festivity!
Found mama.jots
Photo with Parents
Take a picture with each parent before your little ones are off to school!
Found itsme.valentina
With their Backpacks
Have your kids show off their new school gear in the photo!
Found piecesofemerald
Brick Background
Having a photo taken with a brick background is classic!
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Large Letter Board
How neat!
Found @ojuspatel
Waving a Festive Flag
How cute!
Found raven.vasquez
Use Fun Photo Props
How fun!
Found frostyourcookie
Close Up of their Backpack
Interesting.
Found Simple as That