You see the story unfolding before anyone else does. The Snapshot Superstar is always in the right place at the right time – not because of luck, but because you notice the moments that matter.
What makes a Snapshot Superstar shine
You’re a storyteller behind the lens.
- You have patience and perfect timing.
- You find emotion in small gestures.
- You care about telling stories visually, not just taking posed, smiling group shots.
- Sometimes you take on too much or hesitate to share your best shots, but your perspective gives the book its heartbeat.
💫 If you’re a student Snapshot Superstar
Your photos shape how everyone remembers the year.
- Read the “Picture This” column in the newest edition of Walsworth’s Idea File magazine and find out the answers to the top yearbook photography questions.
- Sketch out your coverage game plan using Walsworth’s Game On photography poster to capture the best sports moments in any game.
- Watch the 2025 Photo Contest Favorites training video and scroll through the 2025 Photo Contest Gallery to get inspired by the best of the best.
- Take your pick of the eBooks we provide covering photography, from “101+ Great Yearbook Photos That Captured Our Attention (and Why!)” to “Using Your Smartphone to Capture Great Photos.”
Your photos connect emotion to memory. Keep shooting what others overlook – those small, real moments make the biggest impact.
🧭 If you’re an adviser Snapshot Superstar
You see stories in snapshots, not just spreads. Your instinct for visual storytelling keeps your book vibrant.
- Challenge your staff with this 5-Day lesson plan on taking better photos with this resource.
- Host a “photo day” using the yearbook photography resources on Yearbook Help to strengthen your team’s eye for storytelling.
- Prepare your photographers for writing captions that complement their photos with the “Why You Must Have Captions” podcast from Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, and Jim Jordan.
- Read this blog about finding the perfect equipment for your staff’s yearbook photography and coverage needs.
- Navigate to the Photography tab at Yearbook Help for our full library of yearbook photography resources.
Your gift is helping others see what you see: the beauty in everyday life. Keep showing your team how to capture truth through the lens.
✨ Final thought
Every great photo tells a story. Yours make people feel the moment all over again. Keep chasing light, laughter and those in-between seconds that make every year unforgettable.
