Off to School I Go

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For the photographers tasked with the job, however, picture day means corralling hundreds of children and establishing a comfort level without any time to waste. You want to make them feel like a million bucks—beautiful, awesome, and smart. To get a better sense of what goes into the job, we asked Boyer and two other school photographers to divulge some of the more interesting aspects of wrangling kids for posterity.

Read on for some insight into uncooperative subjects, why mornings make for the the best shots, and the importance of booger patrol.

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While deals can vary by school, photographers typically get paid when parents order photos. The school then takes a percentage of that fee. To select a professional, schools will often take bids. Sometimes schools are looking for certain things. As for what schools do with their portion of the revenue, it depends on the school.

But many usually sink it back into student programs. Boyer has sometimes had parents ask to stand behind her while she shoots so they can take their own pictures. For younger kids, mornings are better. After lunch, photographers are likely to need the help of photo-editing software. The kid would not sit down unless he had a cookie. Portrait photographers typically work across a spectrum of ages, from kindergarteners to high school seniors.

Photographers need to be careful when giving instructions to kindergarteners and first graders, who tend to process things with little nuance. A lot of photographers are switching up the conventional portrait by snapping pictures of kids outdoors, in "action" poses like jumping, or against more eclectic backgrounds. Kids are getting more creative, too. Like prop comedians, they will sometimes arrive for picture day armed with accessories. Posing for a professional portrait can be a strange experience for a kid who has spent considerable time on a cell phone.

You kind of have to re-train them.

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Sometimes, fashion can betray kids. Aside from some unfortunate fashion choices, one staple of school photos is the head tilt, with kids cocking their faces off to one side. According to a school photographer on Reddit , there's a good reason for that. With hundreds of students at a given school, photographers need a reliable system of identifying kids and making sure their names match up to their portfolio.

Photographers have less than a minute to relax a kid enough so they deliver a broad, genuine smile. To facilitate that, Grant says he keeps a laundry list of groaners at his disposal to provoke a laugh. Photographers also rely on another age-old technique: While photo-editing software can address rogue snot, no one really wants to spend the extra minutes digitally erasing boogers from photos. Boyer typically enlists volunteer parents to make sure faces are wiped clean or has assistants armed with tissues, combs, and other grooming products to make for a stylish and snot-free image.

To build rapport, photographers are always looking to get kids to talk about themselves. Here are some ways to familiarize your child with his new environment: Introduce your child ahead of time to common school activities, such as drawing pictures or storytelling. Visit your child's classroom a few times before school starts to familiarize her with the space.

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Have your child meet his teacher. Ask your child's teacher what her procedure is when children are crying for their parents. Make sure a school staff member is ready to help your child with the transfer from your care to the classroom. Find out how the school structures its daily schedule. Many preschools begin with a daily ritual, such as "circle time" when teachers and children talk about what they did the day before, and that day's activities , to ease the move from home to school.

Tips for Tear-Free Goodbyes Saying goodbye on that first day can be the hardest moment for parents and children. Reintroduce the teacher to your child. Allow them to form an initial relationship. Make it clear that you trust the teacher and are at ease with her watching your child.

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Bring a friend from home. Ask the teacher whether your child can bring along a stuffed animal to keep in her cubby in case she needs comforting. It shouldn't be her favorite one, though, because there's no guarantee it will come home in one piece. Other favorite choices include a family picture, a special doll, or a favorite blanket. When it's time to go, make sure to say goodbye to your child.

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As tempting as it may be, leaving without saying goodbye to your child risks her trust in you. Once you say goodbye, leave promptly. A long farewell scene might only serve to reinforce a child's sense that preschool is a bad place. Express your ease with leaving. Some parents wave from outside the classroom window or make a funny goodbye face.

The longer you stay, the harder it is. Let your child know that you'll be there to pick her up, and say "See you later! Create your own ritual.

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One of the moms in Shanon Powers's class, in Kansas City, Missouri, says goodbye to her son the same way every day: She kisses him on the lips and gives him a butterfly kiss her eyelashes on his cheek , and then they rub noses and hug. When the embrace is over, he knows it's time for her to go to work.