PHOTOS: Picture day at Capistrano Avenue Elementary
Alex Sprague, left, and Steven Cervantes, both second-graders at Capistrano Avenue Elementary in West Hills, can’t seem to stand still for a group shot during the school’s annual picture day. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Second-graders Angee Avila, left, and Ashley Carrillo watch as one of their classmates prepares for her photo shoot. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
First-grader Zaldivar Hailey doesn’t even crack a smile. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
First-grader Joshua Baptista has his head put into position for his photo. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Fourth-grader Alyas Robinson shows his pearly whites for photographer Don Hagopian. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Charlie Velde Hoen, a third-grader, shows up to picture day with a cool head of hair. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
First-grader Allen Khatibi is wide-eyed during his photo shoot. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Katie Contreras, a pre-kindergartener, with teacher assistant Sandra Hernandez, shows a little attitude, sticking out her tongue while being photographed. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Second-graders Katelyn Jaramillo, left, and Daniel Fein strike a precious pose while waiting to take a class photo. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Alex Sprague, left, and Dylan Vo get a little silly before taking their class photos. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Photographer Don Hagopian comes prepared, with a Mickey Mouse keychain to entertain the students. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Photographer Lulu Coria, left, helps Krish Singh prepare for his photo. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Second-grader Kyle Ycaza plays with his tie, letting loose after his photograph. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Pre-kindergartener Diana Palos is pretty in pink as she lines up for her photograph. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
