Graduation photography

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Formal attire is always a must for graduation photos. Wear White or Light colored outfits for a classic look. if you have a team, hobby or pet please make sure to include that in your photos as well.

How should I pose?

the over the shoulder

Face away from the camera and put your right foot forward and left foot back. You want to give the idea that you’re stepping away from the camera

Fold your stole in half to show off one side of the stole. Grab your stole with your left hand and put it over your left shoulder.

Rotate your chest to the 10 o’clock position and rotate your neck (without straining) towards the camera.

the cap throw

Hold your cap at the corner and bring that arm down, right next your waist.

Then, bring your arm all the way to the very top and throw the cap in the air. You kind of want to toss and flip the cap at the same time when you release it, and you’ll want to do this with force. Add a little leg kick to make your photos more dynamic.

Leave your arm up in the air and wait for the cap to hit the ground.

the stole stretch

Wear your stole normally and hold the both bottom parts of your stole with both hands.

Bring one side of your stole all the way up in the air, and bring the other part just slightly to the side.Stretch your arms all the way out, so it looks like a slanted line. Make sure that the front part of your stole is visible, so we can see the name of your school.

the flutter stole

point your toes 90° away from the camera and only bring your head towards the camera.

Grab your stole and hold the center (the part where your neck goes) firmly in the hand that’s furthest away from the camera. Rotate your arm 180°. To give the stole that flutter effect (like a flag in the wind), you have to rotate your arm.

the gown shot

Drape the gown over the shoulder. Then have have someone “hook” the stole onto one of your fingers. The other hand should be holding the cap with the top part facing outwards. Bring your chest to the 10 o’clock position, and rotate your neck towards the camera.

the cross-legged sit

Sit down and point your knees out to the side. Make sure your legs are crossed at your thighs. If you’re unable to, crossing at the ankles will work. Put one hand on your knee and the other directly behind you.

the walk and lookout

Make sure your toes are pointed forward and walk like a model down a runway. Halfway through your walk, lookout to the side, into the distance. Also, pretend like you’re tucking your hair behind your ear.

the cap raise

Grab your cap with one hand and hold it at the very corner. Then, raise your cap in the air and make sure to show off the top of the cap. As you’re doing that, you’ll want to add a leg kick, so you’re not just standing there.