Today is Jason’s very first day of school. He was pretty excited about starting ‘big boy school,’ and even woke up before his Darth Vader alarm sounded. That. Never. Happens.
I knew this morning would be hectic and emotional, so I decided in advance that I wasn’t going to document every second in my usual photography-momma kind of way. But I definitely wanted to commemorate the event somehow, so this weekend I decided to start an annual tradition: back-to-school portraits. For our inaugural portrait, Jason and I went to his new school to play on the playground. I also snapped a few pics of him sitting in the empty parking lot, which ended up being my favorites. What can I say, photography momma loves stripes.
What about you, do you have any annual start of school traditions?
I love your portraits – just gorgeous, and what a wonderful tradition! I recently saw a friend’s images of her daughter’s first day of school in kindergarten, and her last day of school in high school, sitting on the same bench (she went to a private school which goes from K-12. )
I hope Jason has a wonderful first day of school – I can still remember taking E. to his first day of school 8 years ago
Thanks, Susan. For a spur of the moment photo shoot, I was pretty happy with how these turned out. As you can imagine, Jason doesn’t like to sit still – especially with a playground nearby! I would LOVE to stick with this every year and be able to look back through all of years when he finishes high school. I think he will love it too
super cute post! I love stripes too! hehe
Thanks, Whitney! And thanks for visiting!
Thank you for the great idea. My girls start pre-K at their elementary school this year and I’ve been thinking about how to document this milestone.
Thanks, Carolyn!
what great shots and a great idea. I’ve always been envious of those children who have a first day of school shot taken in the same place every year – we’ve moved around so much I didn’t have that chance. hope the first day went well!
Thanks, Elizabeth! His first day (and second) went really well. He told me his school is “really awesome,” so that’s a pretty good endorsement.
LOVE this!
cute & hilarious “requires a password for hugs)
The passwords are impossible! His only clue is the first letter of the word … and let’s just say he has a little work ahead of him in the spelling department
You’re such a great mom!!!! Love this post, Julee. He looks so sweet in his shirt and cute blue shoes!
Awww, Thanks!