The School Director's Guide to Picture Day

A growing collection of practical advice for planning Picture Day, supporting children and families, and creating an experience everyone can feel good about.

Picture Day planning materials on a desk

Planning a Successful Picture Day

Picture Day Planning Guide →
How Long Does Picture Day Take? →
Outdoor vs. Indoor Photos →
Yearbook Files, Staff Portraits & more →
School photographer interacting with preschool children during Picture Day

Creating a Positive Experience for Children

A Child Doesn't Want Their Picture Taken →
What a Montessori School Taught Me →
What Makes a Great School Class Photo? →

Parent looking through printed school portraits

Creating a Positive Experience for Parents

What If a Parent Doesn't Like Their Child's Portrait? →
What to Wear for Preschool Picture Day →
Student Photo Privacy for Schools →

Resources
When Is the Best Time to Schedule School Picture Day? | Bay Area Picture Day
When Is the Best Time to Schedule School Picture Day? | Bay Area Picture Day
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What Happens If Parents Don't Like Their School Portraits? | Bay Area Preschool Picture Day
What Happens If Parents Don't Like Their School Portraits? | Bay Area Preschool Picture Day
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When a Child Doesn't Want Their Picture Taken | Bay Area Preschool Picture Day
When a Child Doesn't Want Their Picture Taken | Bay Area Preschool Picture Day
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What Picture Day at NOPA Montessori School Taught Me | Bay Area Picture Day
What Picture Day at NOPA Montessori School Taught Me | Bay Area Picture Day
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How Long Does School Picture Day Actually Take?
How Long Does School Picture Day Actually Take?
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Yearbook Files, Staff Portraits, and More: What Schools Receive From Picture Day
Yearbook Files, Staff Portraits, and More: What Schools Receive From Picture Day
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Class Photos on Picture Day: Common Questions from School Directors | Bay Area School Photography
Class Photos on Picture Day: Common Questions from School Directors | Bay Area School Photography
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Can School Portraits Be Taken Outdoors? What Bay Area Directors Should Know
Can School Portraits Be Taken Outdoors? What Bay Area Directors Should Know
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Preschool Picture Day: What Directors Need to Plan for a Smooth Photo Day | Bay Area
Preschool Picture Day: What Directors Need to Plan for a Smooth Photo Day | Bay Area
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The Director’s Guide to choosing a School Portrait Photographer | Bay Area Preschool Photography
The Director’s Guide to choosing a School Portrait Photographer | Bay Area Preschool Photography
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Student Photo Privacy for Schools | Bay Area Preschool Photography
Student Photo Privacy for Schools | Bay Area Preschool Photography
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What to Wear for Preschool Photo Day | Bay Area School Photography
What to Wear for Preschool Photo Day | Bay Area School Photography

What to wear on Photo Day

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