🎓 How to Get Ready for Your Graduation Photos

 Friendly Guide to Make Your Grad Session Amazing ✨

Your hard work deserves to be celebrated—and your grad photos should show off just how far you’ve come! Whether you're graduating from high school, college, or beyond, here's everything you need to know to feel confident and camera-ready.

👗 1. What to Wear

You’ll want to look AND feel your best, so here’s how to style yourself with confidence:

✔ Outfit 1: Classic or formal (dress, suit, or something that makes you feel like a boss)✔ Outfit 2: Casual or personal (jeans, sneakers, or something that shows off your vibe)✔ Cap & Gown: Iron it ahead of time and pack it neatly!✔ Accessories: Don’t forget cords, stoles, pins, or class rings✔ Shoes: Comfy for walking—but bring fun ones for flair (heels, sneakers, boots!)

💡 Style Tip: Avoid logos and neon colors. Solids and soft patterns look amazing on camera!

💄 2. Get Camera-Ready

You don’t need to be perfect—you just need to be YOU.

✔ Get a good night’s sleep the night before✔ Drink water so your skin glows✔ Hair & makeup? Keep it natural or polished—whatever makes you feel confident✔ Bring touch-up items like lip balm, powder, or a small mirror✔ Clean & trim nails (yes, they show up in close-ups!)

👜 3. What to Bring

Pack a little grad photo survival kit:

✔ Cap & gown✔ Diploma, books, or signs✔ Makeup or face wipes✔ Water bottle + a snack✔ Extra shoes✔ Any fun props (confetti, balloons, champagne for college grads, etc.)

🎓 Fun idea: Bring something that represents your journey—sports gear, instruments, a letter jacket, even your laptop!

📍 4. Choose a Special Location

Don’t worry—I’ll help you pick the perfect spot! But here are some ideas:

✔ Your school or college campus✔ Favorite park or city backdrop✔ Somewhere meaningful to you (library, track, coffee shop, etc.)✔ Multiple locations? Let’s make a plan!

📸 5. What to Expect During the Shoot

My goal is to make you feel celebrated, relaxed, and proud. You don’t have to know how to pose—I’ll guide you the whole way.

✔ I’ll help you feel confident and natural✔ We’ll mix classic portraits with fun, candid moments✔ Laugh, toss that cap, and show off your personality✔ Want to bring a friend, parent, or pet? Let me know!

💌 After Your Session

✔ I’ll send a sneak peek within a couple of days✔ Your full gallery will be ready in [insert your timeline]✔ You can download, share, and order prints or announcements✔ Want help choosing your favorites? I got you!

🌟 Final Tip: Celebrate YOU

This is your moment. All the hard work, the late nights, the growth—it’s led to this. Let’s capture it in a way that makes you feel proud, powerful, and truly seen.