25 Unforgettable First Day of School Picture Ideas

First Day of School Picture Ideas

You know that school has started when you start seeing your Facebook and Instagram feed fill up with the first day of school photos. If you are looking for the first day of school picture ideas to stand out, this round-up is for you! Here are 25 unforgettable first day of school pictures you need to take!

Take a picture on the playground from Simple Made Pretty – Get the FREE printable “PLAYTIME IS OVER” sign below!)

Take a photo in a photo from She’s Making Cards

Make a sign that can be used each year from First Grade School Lunch Box

Print these chalkboard signs for each year from Color Me Meg

Make a graduation shirt with space for hand prints on the back from Where the Smiles Have Been

Use your driveway and sidewalk chalk and create a memorable picture from Blue Cricket Design

Or use your stairs like this picture from Pinterest

These back to school photo props are too cute from Kristen Duke Photography

Make this “Hello, My Name Is” sign from Apples and ABCs

These hashtag signs will blow up your Instagram from Tater Tots and Jello

These simple photos from Simple as That are adorable!

Make a sign using sidewalk chalk from Ehow

How about a sweet photo kissing your child goodbye from Mother Mag

Create your own photo backdrop like this teacher did for back to school night from Pigskins & Pigtails

Take a cute picture like this one with white space so you can write in your own details using a photo editing app from The Suburban Mom

Take some funny pictures with your kids like these from Buzzfeed…

Or this one from Pinterest

Use dollar store chalkboards and take this simple picture from Simple Little Home

This one is seriously cute and all you need are some books, an apple and a chair from Kirsty Larmour Photography

Use their favorite book as a prop like this Dr. Sueus photo from Ruffles and Stuff

Take a fun black and white photo next to a school bus like this one from Monica Wilkinson Photography

Try taking a serious photo like this one Photo source: Helen John Photography

This prison photo is hilarious! Photo Source: Pinterest

Take a few of your kids playing together on the playground from Laso the Moon

Don’t forget to take a last day of school comparison photo from Fynes Designs

Take better pictures by using my favorite pro camera – the Nikon D3000 along with my favorite FREE photo editing software, Picmonkey. Treasure your memories forever by uploading your favorite First and Last day of school pictures to Shutterfly and make a “School” book keepsake among many other gift ideas for you and your littles!

Also – be sure to check out my free printable FIRST and LAST DAY OF SCHOOL bunting and chalkboard sign (totally free in my private digital resource library!

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