Picture Day Tips for Preschool Parents in Charlotte, Concord & Gastonia

Preschool picture day is one of those sweet milestones—adorable outfits, toothy grins (or goofy ones), and the chance to freeze a little moment in time. If you're a parent in the Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, or Salisbury areas, here are a few easy ways to make picture day stress-free and full of smiles.

1. Keep it Comfy

Yes, picture day is special—but your child’s comfort matters more than the perfect outfit. Choose something they feel good in (bonus points if it doesn’t wrinkle easily). Our team watches to make sure each student is “Head to Toe, Ready to Go” with shoes tied, noses clean and hairbows adjusted just so.

2. Practice “Happy Faces” at Home

Make it a game: silly faces, serious faces, and of course—smiling ones! A little role play can help shy kiddos warm up to the idea of a camera on the big day. Let them know our photographers come to be silly and have fun- maybe they can remember a silly joke the photographer shares and tell you once they come home that day.

3. Skip the Clothing Battles

If your preschooler doesn’t love hair bows, a certain pair of shoes, or that collar that scratches their neck, skip the battle! A clean, simple style they’re used to will always photograph better than a look they’re fussing with- We send you a What to Wear Guide a week before picture day to help you make final decisions on what to wear. This email also gives you a sneak peek at this season’s picture day set. We love seeing what makes each kiddo feel their best and is unique to them!

4. Don’t Worry About the Cheese

Professional photographers (like the ones at Camerakidz!) know how to capture natural expressions. We may look ridiculous when we do what we do but it brings the best smiles. You don’t need to coach your child to smile a certain way—authentic moments are the goal. It’s literally our catch phrase- #becausepicturesshouldmakeyousmile

5. Double Check the Date

This one’s easy to overlook! Picture day sometimes sneaks up on busy families, so mark your calendar early. Setting a reminder for the day before picture day so you can lay out the clothes, shoes and accessories the night before. Mornings are busy enough without the worry of where the shoes for picture day are. They are probably hiding with that missing uniform from t-ball….

Charlotte Parents, We’ve Got You
Whether you're in Ballantyne, Harrisburg, Concord, or Salisbury, picture day doesn’t need to be a hassle. Just a little prep can go a long way—and the result? Priceless memories (and maybe a few good laughs, too).

Want to make sure your child’s school is on our fall schedule? Have your preschool director contact Camerakidz to book a date!