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Graduation sessions

Grad portraits that actually look like you

Cap-and-gown and outfit-change sessions at your campus landmarks or a favorite Bay Area spot. I direct every pose, so you can relax and the photos still feel natural.

Where
On campus or iconic Bay Area locations
Best light
Golden hour for warm, soft tones
What's included
Posing direction, outfit changes, full edited gallery
Santa Clara University graduate posing on campus during golden hour in the Bay Area
Golden Hour Palace of Fine Arts
Bay Area graduation portrait by Chris Solorzano
Bay Area graduation portrait by Chris Solorzano
Bay Area graduation portrait by Chris Solorzano
Tara sits on a stone ledge outside the Legion of Honor, one arm raised with her purple mortarboard high overhead, smiling warmly in front of the grand columned facade and arched inscription under an overcast sky.
Kim stands in front of Sather Gate in a full navy graduation gown and Berkeley sash, smiling at camera during soft golden-hour light with the ornate teal metalwork arch filling the background.
Chantal in a white maxi dress twirls her red graduation stole overhead on the palm-lined Main Quad road, the ivy-covered clock tower arch framing her against a soft evening sky.
Two graduates in gold sashes spray champagne under the Palace of Fine Arts rotunda at golden hour
UC Law graduate poses for a golden hour portrait at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco
UC Law graduate posing in cap and gown at Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco during golden hour
UC Berkeley graduate posing on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait session
USF graduate poses in cap and gown during golden hour on the University of San Francisco campus
USF graduate posing on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait
USF graduate posing on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait
UC Berkeley graduate posing on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait session
Bay Area graduation portrait of a CSUEB graduate in a black dress holding her cap, serape stole draped, on a tree-lined path.
UC Berkeley graduate posing on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait session
Bay Area graduation portrait of SFSU grad in white dress and gold sash leaning on column, holding decorated cap.
UC Berkeley graduate in a white dress sits on a stone balustrade waving a navy and gold stole near Doe Library.
SF State nursing graduate in pink scrubs with stethoscope leaning against a stone column at the Legion of Honor
Bay Area graduation portrait of a graduate in a white dress and gold sash raising her purple cap at the Legion of Honor.
SF State BSN graduate in white dress and gold stole lifting her cap at the Legion of Honor archway at golden hour
Smiling Stanford graduate in red dress and sash holds black cap by a fountain at golden hour, Bay Area graduation portrait.
Bay Area graduation portrait of a smiling Stanford grad in a red satin dress and sash holding her small dog by a fountain.
SF State graduate posing in cap and gown at the Legion of Honor during golden hour in San Francisco
Bay Area graduation portrait of a smiling SJSU graduate in a black dress and serape stole holding a Mexican flag on the lawn
SJSU graduate posing on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait session
Bay Area graduation portrait of a smiling woman in a white dress and blue First Generation stole holding her cap beneath a
SJSU graduate poses on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait session

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What clients say

SJSU Graduation Session
“Chris did my SJSU grad photos and I was absolutely in love with them! He is professional, knowledgeable, and knows how to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. He guides you through the entire shoot, has a fast turnaround, and his knowledge of local Bay Area schools is helpful because he knows all the good spots to shoot at. Highly, highly recommend 😇”
Abby W.
SJSU Graduation Session
“Chris exceeded my expectations, I'm so happy I booked my graduation shoot with him! Super professional, easy to work with, and the photoshoot was fun! During the session, he made me feel comfortable and gave great direction while still making everything feel natural. My photos turned out beautiful, I'll definitely be cherishing them!”
Julianna K.

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