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Grads

Clean Bay Area graduation portraits.

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
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.
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.
Two friends in white dresses with UCLA blue and Stanford red sashes point at the camera making playful faces on a
Two Stanford graduates in white dresses and red sashes throw peace signs at sunset by the Main Quad arches, Bay Area
Graduate in white floor-length gown and red stole stands centered in front of an ivy-covered arch and clock tower at golden hour, palm trees framing the shot symmetrically.
Chantal in a white gown raises her cardinal red graduation stole overhead on the Main Quad lawn at golden hour, Hoover Tower glowing in the soft evening light behind her.
Chantal looks back over her shoulder with a warm smile in Stanford's Main Quad arcade, holding her cardinal red graduation sash, the arched colonnade stretching softly out of focus behind her.
Two Stanford graduates in red sashes hold hands and walk through the Main Quad gateway at sunset, golden backlight pouring through the stone arch behind them as they smile at each other.
Chantal sits on the edge of a campus fountain in a white gown and cardinal Stanford stole, leaning back with a warm smile as the cascading water fills the background at dusk.
Chantal stands in Stanford's sandstone arcade corridor wearing a white dress and cardinal graduation stole, smiling directly at the camera with a long row of arches receding behind her.
Chantal stands with her back to the camera in a white dress and red Stanford sash, looking over her shoulder toward the glowing Main Quad gateway arch with golden backlight at sunset.

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Client experiences

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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