PICTURE DAY TIPS
Our Photo Team is highly trained in working with children to capture the best images possible on picture day. Please refer to these tips to see how you can help.
Before Picture Day
Prepare your younger children about the picture day procedure by talking to them about what to expect. It is best not to coach a young child to smile, rather let the photographer evoke a pleasant expression. The more comfortable the child is with the process, the more natural the smile will be.
Hair
Keep bows, ribbons, and headbands small. We will need to crop your child's image to a consistent head size for yearbook and school services. Avoid fresh haircuts or new hairstyles. DO wash, curl, and prepare your child's hair for this special day. We will do our best to neaten a hairstyle, but we will not change it.
Clothing
For best results, we recommend solid colors and prints in medium to dark tones. PLEASE AVOID NEON COLORS as they are highly reflective and do not photograph well. Subjects photographed wearing neon colors will have the neon color reflected under the chin and the lower sides of their face. If we are photographing a green screen program, please avoid wearing green as it makes your torso invisible to the camera. You will be notified through your picture day flyer and on this site if a particular program is green-screen.
Braces
School Portraits capture an irreplaceable moment in time. If your child has braces, it is best to let them pose with their natural smile, rather than hiding them. As parents, we wanted to memorialize every stage in our children's lives, and braces were a natural part of their middle school experience.
On Picture Day
With our exclusive School Pics™ proof program, there is no money required on picture day. You will be able to view your child's proofs and portrait selections online.
COVID-19 Update
Our photo team follows all CDC and school guidelines to ensure the health and safety of your children. Parents have always appreciated the care our team has provided to make sure their child's hair is combed, and they are "picture ready". Our team's focus will be to guide your student in grooming themselves, or assisting them where needed. As always, we provide sterile combs if your child needs to comb their hair, and they are used once and discarded.
Sample Backgrounds: See the background example below for the Fall 2023 background, featuring clouds on blue and gray toned background.
Fall 2023 Background:
PROOFS AND ORDERING
Proof Process
Digital Proofs and ordering information will be available online approximately 2 weeks after picture day. Your school will email access instructions once they are available for viewing and ordering. You will be able to order securely online with your credit or debit card.
Be sure to process your portrait order online by the DUE DATE to ensure fastest delivery.
Yearbook Pose
Your pose selection for yearbook can also be made through our online ordering system, unless the pose selection due date has passed. If you do not choose a yearbook pose online, or you process your order after the due date, you will receive POSE 1 for your child's yearbook pose.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to e-mail customer service: customerservice@schoolpicsaz.com
Reminder
Don't forget to order enough portraits to share with family and friends. Your portraits will be a treasured memory of your child's school years. Portraits truly become more valuable as each year passes!