PHOTOS: Picture day at Capistrano Avenue Elementary

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)