October is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming month for yearbook programs. By now, your team has found its rhythm, your theme is taking shape, and your school’s fall events are in full swing. But, between homecoming, spirit week, and mid-semester deadlines, it’s easy for yearbook tasks to slip through the cracks.

The school year has just begun, and your yearbook staff is probably buzzing with ideas about themes, coverage, and page layouts. But before you dive too deep into design, there’s a crucial piece to get rolling: fundraising.

The first weeks of school are full of energy, excitement, and fresh opportunities, which makes them the perfect time to set the stage for your yearbook’s photography. The images your staff captures now will not only document important firsts, but also establish the look and feel of the entire book. Strong habits at the beginning of the year lead to smoother production and a more compelling final product. Here are some tips to share with your student photographers as they get