Using Video in the Yearbook
If a photo speaks a 1,000 words, then a video speaks 10,000. Consider these numbers: 78% of people watch online videos every week, and 55% view online videos every day. (HubSpot) Mobile video consumption rises by 100%…
Guidelines for taking at-home student portraits
Since early spring 2020, schools have responded creatively to the effects COVID-19 has had on life and schooling. These responses include continuing a yearbook despite performances, sports and other school activities being on hold, or not operating…
Photo Not Available Placeholder
Missing a photo of someone? Use these placeholders as a replacement. Each option comes in two ratios: 2×3 and 4×5. Choose the option that matches the ratio used on your portrait pages.
Using Your Cell Phone for Yearbook Photography
By Shelly Tomlinson, CJE The most important part of being a good photographer is thinking like a photographer, rather than worrying about what kind of camera one uses. As a yearbook adviser, I repeat this often. I say…
Winterize Your Photography
Thanks to yearbook and photography adviser Whitney Leonard, CJE, of Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., for sharing these tips for yearbook photographers of all skill levels. As the weather gets colder, the activities…
Yearbook Photos: Creative Tips
The school year is well underway, events are happening and hopefully your staff is out taking lots (and lots!) of yearbook photos. We thought we’d give you a few pointers to pass along that may help your…
