The first day of school is fast approaching. I know you probably don't want to think about it {or maybe you do!} but it will be here before you know it. Of course, with back to school comes the all important back to school photos.  That first day of school is one of those days where everyone's camera gets a major workout capturing the memories of the first day of school. You have enough to worry about with getting ready for school though so I've collected 19 back to school photo ideas to help easy the stress of capturing that first day.

Let's start with the basics...planning

Back to School Photo Checklist from Simple as That

Now, printables always make things easier. I've got a bunch of options to help

Chalkboard Style Printables from Dimple Prints for Tatertots and Jello

First Day of School Printables from I Should Be Mopping the Floor

#Hashtag Printables from Tatertots and Jello

Flashcard Printables from I Heart Naptime

Grid Paper Back to School Printables from Paging Supermom

Colorful Back to School Printables from The Sweetest Occasion

Back to School Printables from A Blissful Nest for Living Locurto

First Day of School Chalkboard Printables from Yellow Bliss Road

Apple Back to School Printables from Swish Printables

Colorful Back to School Printables from Nest of Posies

And, for those of you that don't want to use printables...some fun photo ideas and props

Easy Chalkboard Quote Bubble from Just Us Four

Bright Photo Background from Sugar Bee Crafts

Street Chalk Photo Idea from Three Scoops of Love

Fun Photo Idea from 71 Toes

Crayon Frame for Pictures from Bear Rabbit Bear for It Happens in a Blink

Pencil Photo Idea from No Biggie

Back to School Canvas Photo Prop from Positively Splendid

Printables for Photo Props from Mrs. Patton's Patch

Class is dismissed...