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Recommended photo spots for the school festival. Create a photogenic space.

Recommended photo spots for the school festival. Create a photogenic space.

Last updated:2025/12/24

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Because you can take photos and keep the memories, creating photo spots is very popular for classroom exhibits and outdoor displays at school festivals.

But when it comes time to make a photo spot yourselves, it’s easy to get stuck on what design to choose, isn’t it?

So in this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of recommended photo spot ideas for school festivals.

We’ve gathered a variety of ideas—from using the blackboard to creating objects—so please use them as inspiration to make a wonderful photo spot.

Recommended photo spots for the school festival. Let’s create a photogenic space (1–10)

Moon objet

Creating a moon-shaped prop and taking photos while sitting on it is also very popular as a photo spot at school festivals.

It gives a fairytale-like impression and can create a retro-cute atmosphere.

To make it, cut cardboard to the shape of the moon you want and build a base, then cover it with tissue paper.

Make it free-standing, place a chair or desk right where people will sit, and you’re done! Adding lighting decorations like LEDs will enhance the mood even more.

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neon sign

Neon signs that create a dreamy, fantastical atmosphere are also recommended.

A neon sign refers to signs made with neon tubes.

They were originally devised to stand out even in the darkness of night, but today they draw attention for their distinctive look.

However, shaping neon tubes is quite complicated.

So if you’re making one yourself, using EL wire is a great option.

You can easily create your preferred colors and shapes, and there’s a wide range of colors available.

The low cost is another nice plus.

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Optical illusion art

Pitfall trick-art illusion: even the goat gets spooked and backs away! (LOL)

Optical illusion art

If you create a photo spot using trompe-l’œil (trick art), it’s sure to become a hot topic on campus! In recent years, trick art exhibitions have been held frequently and are getting a lot of attention on social media.

While large-scale trick art that requires elaborate sets can be challenging, trompe-l’œil that uses perspective—like drawing stairs on the floor—seems doable even for a school festival.

Look at various examples of trick art for inspiration and try making your own.

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Angel Wings

Speaking of classic photo spots, you can’t skip angel wings! It’s a popular photo spot you often see at tourist destinations or stylish places around town, where you take a picture in front of angel wings painted on a wall.

With some creativity in your poses and handheld props, you can capture chic, fashionable shots or cute ones.

If you’re making an angel wings photo spot for a school festival, try using a blackboard and draw big wings! Paying attention to the colors and the shape of the wings will make it an even more wonderful photo spot.

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shell objet d’art

When you look at photos from school festivals on social media, you often see shell-shaped photo spots.

Pictures where you sit inside a shell as if you were a mermaid have a whimsical, fairy-tale vibe and are really cute! For the shell prop, you can use a popular shell-shaped float like the ones you see at night pools, or you could get creative and make one yourselves.

Decorating the background with cellophane tape streamers or colorful balloons can enhance the fairy-tale atmosphere even more.

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addition

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It’s a photo spot featuring nothing but a simple “+,” “=,” and a “♡.” On its own, it’s a bit puzzling, but if close friends or a couple stand together in front of this equation… it completes a lovely formula: “Me + You = ♡”! The simplicity actually creates a stylish impression.

You could swap the “♡” for another symbol or word to make it more original, too.

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Lanterns and paper lanterns

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Lanterns and paper lanterns

This is a photo spot that uses paper lanterns.

Its hallmark is the softly glowing, gentle light, and lining up multiple lanterns instantly creates a charming atmosphere.

When decorating with lanterns, gathering a variety of shapes and colors makes it even more photogenic.

Depending on the style of lanterns you choose, you can freely create a traditional Japanese vibe or evoke an exotic, Taiwan-like ambience.

Try designing it while imagining the kind of photo spot you want to create.

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