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The Best Colors to Wear When Having School Picture Taken

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Stacey Kole

Every year, beginning in kindergarten up until high school graduation, picture day at school rolls around. Knowing what colors work well in school photographs is essential for taking consistently good pictures. From basic black to bright hues, certain colors work better than others.

Stacey Kole worked for five years as managing editor of the style and pop-culture magazine Savvy, where she traveled coast-to-coast covering all things fashion and beauty. In addition to daily writing and editing duties, she interviewed and penned cover stories on such celebrities as Avril Lavigne, Julianne Hough and Vanessa Hudgens. Stacey holds a Master's Degree in Education and currently writes for a number of online publications.