let's celebrate this momentous occasion by creating memories that will last a lifetime

GRADUATION IS NOT ONLY A CELEBRATION OF WHAT WE’VE ACCOMPLISHED BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHO WE BECAME. CAPTURE EACH MOMENT

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024!

 
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Graduation portraits have always been one of my favorite types of moments to capture. It is the culmination of the college experience filled with life-long friends and amazing memories. Graduation portraits signify the end of the college journey and the beginning of a new chapter in a student’s life. I believe this moment of achievement deserves celebration and one of the reasons why I love being a photographer is to help my clients create memories that will last a lifetime. Having photographed over 300+ grad sessions over the past 8 years, my promise to you is that I will help you celebrate this wonderful moment and make it an unforgettable experience.

 
 

PRICING

 

Individual

For those riding solo

Starting at $275

  • 30 minute minimum

  • Unlimited number of outfit changes, locations, and props within the time allowed

  • Within 50 miles of Los Angeles (If more than 50 miles, travel expense will incur)

  • Edited images sent via your own private online gallery (both high-res & web-size download)

  • The option to buy prints through your gallery, or download them in full resolution to get printed

  • Express editing (within 48 hours) available for an additional $25

  • Further retouching such as smoothing of the skin or eliminating wrinkles from the dress will be an extra $10 per photo

  • $50 off if you book a group grad session with me!

 

couples

For those madly in love

Starting at $325

  • 30 minute minimum

  • Unlimited number of outfit changes, locations, and props within the time allowed

  • Within 50 miles of Los Angeles (If more than 50 miles, travel expense will incur)

  • Edited images sent via your own private online gallery (both high-res & web-size download)

  • The option to buy prints through your gallery, or download them in full resolution to get printed

  • Express editing (within 48 hours) available for an additional $50

  • Further retouching such as smoothing of the skin or eliminating wrinkles from the dress will be an extra $10 per photo

  • 5% discount towards a future engagement session

 

GROUP

For those celebrating with their closest friends

Starting at $400

  • 1 hour minimum

  • More than 3 students

  • Unlimited number of outfit changes, locations, and props within the time allowed

  • Within 50 miles of Los Angeles (If more than 50 miles, travel expense will incur)

  • Edited images sent via your own private online gallery (both high-res & web-size download)

  • The option to buy prints through your gallery, or download them full resolution to get printed

  • Express editing (within 48 hours) available for an additional $75

  • Further retouching such as smoothing of the skin or eliminating wrinkles from the dress will be an extra $10 per photo

 
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CUSTOM

For those that want to spice things up

Now offering Graduation & Lifestyle Portrait Packages! Custom-tailored to you!

This new photography service package will combine a graduation portrait session with a lifestyle portrait session all within the time allowed. Say you want to do a grad portrait session and a professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile. Instead of booking a separate session with me or finding another photographer, we will do it all in one session! Essentially you will be saving time and money by booking with me.

Graduation & Lifestyle Portrait Package starts at $350

This package includes everything that a normal grad session does with extra benefits:

  • Up to 2 locations of your choice within close distance of each other or within the time allowed

  • Allocate your time however you want (You can do 30 minutes for your grad portrait session and 30 minutes for your lifestyle portrait session or allocate more time to one session over the other)

 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When can we expect our photos?

The edited photos will be delivered within a week via an online link to the gallery

How many photos do we receive?

Depending on which hourly package you choose, you can expect about 25 - 35 photos per hour. If you choose to do a group session, then the number of photos will be more than if you choose a single grad portrait session. I don’t put a limit or maximum on the number of photos I deliver, so the final count will vary.

I’m awkward in front of the camera! How should I prepare?

Don’t worry! 98% of people are usually awkward or have no idea how to pose in front of the camera. With my knowledge and experience photographing over 100 grad portraits, I can help guide you in terms of posing during our session. My goal is to make this experience as fun and stress-free as possible!

What should I wear/bring to my session?

The most important thing is that you feel great in whatever you choose! Formal clothing is usually the type of clothing for these grad sessions. Also, feel free to bring any props!


 

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