GRADUATION SESSION PREP GUIDE


As a First Generation College Graduate, I understand the importance of having this achievement documented in its entitreity! I love to bring the same energy and artistic direction as my couples and weddings into my senior sessions! Because just like all of my other work, your graduation session should look like everyone else's, it is about YOU! Whether you are a UNC grad, a NCSU grad or any NC graduate - I am so proud of you and your achievement!

WHAT TO EXPECT 


Any photo session can feel intimidating and stiff but they don't have to! They can be calm, full of confidence, and so much fun! I always want you to feel yourself and for these to represent your achievement to the fullest!


Direction with posing and guided prompts

Intention with making sure you feel comfortable and confident through the whole process

Candid moments that reflect who you are. YOU achieved this!

Detail shots that get everything from the cap & gown to your shoes!


This is about you and this incredible achievement! You should celebrate!

A graduate in red cap and gown celebrates by drinking champagne from a bottle outdoors.
Young woman in black dress holding red diploma folder, smiling on park bench during graduation photo session.
Black and white photo of a young woman laughing in graduation cap and gown outdoors.

WHAT TO BRING!

MUST HAVES:

  • STEAMED Cap + Gown + Stoles
  • Tassel
  • Outfit shoes + comfy shoes just incase


OPTIONAL BUT ALWAYS RECOMMENDED:

  • Champagne for that iconic spray
  • College shirts, game passes, tickets
  • Flowers
  • Childhood photos (parents LOVE a side by side!)
  • Something that represents you! (even your favorite surfboard!)


What to wear

I always recommend whites, blacks, or neutrals so they best match your school colors! Now I always love a fun color that compliments your school colors as well!


If you're not into wearing your cap & gown, then feel free to wear something that FEELS YOU! I love an outfit change and you are welcome to bring both a neutral and a fun choice!

While I have slowly moved away from my darker editing style, I am still so dang proud of these images! Please note this is an assortment of past and present work to give you an idea of the posing and life I bring to my sessions both digitally and on film!

Smiling young woman in white dress wearing a graduation sash with handprints, leaning against a stone column.
Young woman in red graduation cap and gown celebrating on stone steps outside a university building.
Smiling blonde woman in red graduation gown standing outdoors on campus with lush green trees in background.
Young woman in black dress holding red book sits on wooden park bench surrounded by autumn leaves.
Black and white photo of a woman in a white backless dress and heels walking on grass.
A person in a white dress climbs the trunk of a large tree in a lush green park.
Smiling blonde woman in white halter gown with gold sash laughing outdoors near brick building and lush greenery.
Smiling graduate in white dress holding red cap with colorful sash on brick path with flowering trees.
Black and white photo of a graduate in cap and gown popping champagne outside a stone building.
Young woman in white dress and graduation sash sits outdoors smiling, holding diploma in black and white photo.
A smiling graduate in red cap and gown poses in front of a tall stone monument, wearing a black dress and red heels.
Red graduation gown, cap, red heels, and handprint stole with names displayed on stone steps.
A laughing woman in a black dress sits on a park bench holding a red book, with autumn trees in the background.
Smiling graduate in red gown wearing colorful handprint stole, sitting outdoors in white dress.
Smiling graduate in white dress holds red cap outside brick building with daffodils blooming.
Smiling blonde woman in red graduation robe making rock on hand gestures in front of a stone monument.
Young woman in white dress and red graduation cap sitting on stone steps, celebrating her graduation outdoors.
Blonde woman lying on green grass laughing, wearing white dress with red pillow and bracelet.
Smiling graduate in black dress and red mortarboard cap poses outdoors near brick building in autumn.