Cap and gown photography has always been around. It is a great way to celebrate a graduation - whether that’s a high school graduation or college graduation. It became more meaningful during the pandemic when graduation ceremonies full of family and friends stopped being a thing. The photos from these sessions became more important because they were how friends and family experienced some bit of our academic accomplishment - especially if they didn’t watch your ceremony on a grainy livestream. My first cap and gown session took place in Shrewsbury in 2020 and since then have become an in-demand service that I offer all around the Worcester area.
I approach cap and gown sessions like every other session - stress free. I keep my posing pretty natural and the mood light. Most sessions usually last 45mins to an hour or so but there is no real time limit - though I do offer a short and sweet mini-session for these. We usually do a mix of portraits in your robe and in normal clothing in a few different spots as the setting allows. You are more than welcome to invite some of your immediate family along for some group photos but I suggest you keep this group pretty tight - most people feel a little weird with a ton of people staring at them getting photos taken.
Cap and gown sessions with friends is also popular - especially to celebrate high school graduations. This makes sense, right? I mean, high school is just as much about social connections as it is about academics. These sessions are a mix of mini individual portraits and fun group shots that will 100 percent involve at least one cap throwing.
Check out some photos from recent cap and gown sessions below and head to my dedicated page for pricing and booking info- with college graduation around the corner the coming weekends will book quickly!
