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Clean Bay Area graduation portraits.

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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

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.

Two graduates in gold sashes spray champagne under the Palace of Fine Arts rotunda at golden hour

Bay Area graduation portrait of SFSU grad in white dress and gold sash leaning on column, holding decorated cap.

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

SF State graduate posing in cap and gown at the Legion of Honor during golden hour in San Francisco

SF State graduate posing on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait

SF State graduate poses on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait

SF State graduate in white dress and gold stole sprays champagne under a tree at sunset on campus

Bay Area graduation portrait of a woman in a white dress and gold stole standing barefoot on Crissy Field beach with the

Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco — SFSU Grad Session

Tara walks away from the camera down the Legion of Honor colonnade, her back to the lens, purple cap and gold graduation stole visible as the columns and cream walls recede into the distance.

Tara stands in the colonnaded corridor of the Legion of Honor, holding her diploma cover in purple cap and gown with gold stole, warm midday light reflecting off the pale stone columns behind her.

Tara holds her purple mortarboard high above her head while glancing back over her shoulder beneath the long colonnade at the Legion of Honor, wearing a purple lace outfit and gold graduation stole.

Tara looks back over her shoulder at the camera wearing her purple mortarboard and gold graduation stole, standing in the covered colonnade at the Legion of Honor with soft diffused light wrapping around her.

Tara sits on a stone ledge in front of the Legion of Honor's columned facade with 'Honneur et Patrie' engraved above her, wearing a purple lace outfit and gold SFSU graduation sash, the glass pyramid skylight visible behind her.

Tara smiles warmly while standing on the grass beside the Legion of Honor's stone colonnade, wearing a purple lace gown and gold SFSU sash, with soft light filtering through the columns behind her.

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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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