You Belong in the Pictures

You may still be packing up your holiday decorations, but spring will be here before we know it. For some of you, that means a day is coming that you've been waiting for a LONG time - graduation! Here at Graduation-Announcements-Store.com, we can't help but notice how photo graduation announcements and invitations always seem to reach the status of "Most Popular." It could be their uncanny ability to fit the style of every graduate. Or maybe it's the fact that they double as a precious keepsake for family and friends?

I've compiled a list of 5 "superlative" reasons why graduation announcements featuring your favorite photo(s) will be "Most Likely to Succeed."

1. "Best Looking": Okay, it may sound a little superficial, but trust me here. One day, when you're old and grey, you will appreciate being able to look back at this photo and see how cute you were! So pull out the photo with you sporting your "Best Smile," and put your best face forward.
2. "Most Congenial": Graduation is a perfect time to show an attitude of gratitude. The support of your friends and family, especially your parents, has made this day possible. Say "thank you" by giving them what they want - photos of you! Many photo items for graduation announcements and invitations have a "now and then" aspect. Your loved ones will appreciate seeing your past and present as you look towards your future. And don't worry; the semi-embarrassing baby photos are completely optional.
3. "Most School Spirit": Be true to your school by incorporating a spirited photo in your graduation announcement or invitation. If you're an athlete, you don't have to stick to the typical posed portrait of you in your uniform. Why not use that awesome action shot of you crossing the finish line at the track meet, or scoring the winning goal in lacrosse instead? Off to college? For those of you who prefer to cheer from the stands, why not feature a photo of you decked out in your college sweatshirt? There are countless ways to show your support AND raise the spirits of your loved ones at the same time.
4. "Most Artistic": Not everyone likes to go with the crowd. For those of you who dare to be different, you have the option of dropping the standard posed portrait for something that's distinctively you. You can submit that edgy photo you've taken, or even photograph your favorite original painting or sketch. Photo graduation items allow you to express yourself and be as creative as you want!
5. "Unsung Hero": Are you a rebel with a cause? Perhaps your extra-curricular activities brought you outside the halls of your school and into the real world. Take this opportunity to share the interests you're most passionate about with your family and friends. You can use a photo of a house you helped build for Habitat for Humanity, or a group photo of a mission trip you took last summer.

If photo graduation announcements and invitations were to receive a senior superlative in our book, it would hands down be "Best All-Around." Time goes by in a flash, but photographs allow it to stand still. If there has ever been an occasion worth reflecting on, it is your graduation. Stay tuned for more graduation articles right here, and you might even get voted "Most Intelligent!"