Freshly trimmed hair, no grass stains to be seen, shiny new backpacks at the ready. This can mean only one thing— it’s the first day of school! With just a little prep, it’s a snap to capture their special day. From class t-shirts to silly faces, scroll down for 10 creative and adorable ideas that will earn your Back to School photos an A+.

Photo: Ashlee Raubach 

Snap a Group Shot
Friends make the world go round! Many preschool and early elementary school buddies turn into life-long BFFs. Try capturing an early moment of friendship on the first day of school. We see a future full of laughs and good times. 

Photo: Amy Norton via Amy Loves It

Get Silly
Most kids have 180 days ahead to follow the rules so why not skip the “say cheese” instructions and capture the real deal instead. Blogger Amy from Amy Loves It  sets up the perfect photo opp for her three girls who get the goofies out before the…