Hello Parents!
At Made the Grade Photography, our aim is to have kids be kids in front of the lens. We do our absolute best to make picture day a fun experience for your kids - and we think it shows! When you look back at a Made the Grade portrait, you won't just remember what your son or daughter looked like, you’ll remember what they were like.
Questions about your picture day or issues with your order? Your school might not have the answer... but we do! We have some frequently asked questions below but if you have a question not listed, be sure to reach out.
Picture Day Tips
What to Wear
Avoid clothing with slogans, wording, logos and large patterns. These elements can take attention away from your child and make your photos seem busy. Instead, choose solid colours and aim for long sleeves over short. Sometimes our shots are 3/4 length, so don't forget to consider the entire outfit.
Those Smiles!
Many parents practice smiles with their children before photo day. Our experience has shown that this often leads to forced and unnatural smiles. Instead, remind your son or daughter how fun picture day is! Our photographers are tons of fun and do a great job of getting children to smile naturally.
Glasses/Accessories
Jewelry and accessories are perfectly fine and can sometimes really help to make a photo special. If your child normally wears glasses, they should be included in their photo. Our photographers are experts at avoiding glare in glasses and will take any appropriate steps to make sure your child's photo looks amazing.
Rest is Best
Children photograph best when their happy and rested. One of the best ways you can possibly prepare your child for photo day is making sure they get a good night's sleep leading up to picture day.

