Prep Guide · May–June
Your Graduation Mini,
made easy.
College or high school grad portraits that actually look like you. Drop the stiff staircase shots — bring the gown, bring your parents for one frame, bring a friend. 20 minutes that'll outlast every Insta dump from the year.
Length
20 minutes
Photos
15+ edited digital images
Investment
$350
Where
Campus, garden, or your own meaningful spot
Outfit Guide
What to wear, what to skip.
The palette
Bring · Wear
- ·Bring the gown + cap, plus one outfit underneath
- ·Tailored fit — not a borrowed gown two sizes off
- ·A second outfit for "the real you" frames
Maybe Skip
- ×Wrinkled gown straight from the box (steam it)
- ×Heavy makeup — campus light is bright + honest
How to prep
How we make this 20 minutes feel like nothing.
- 01
Eat something light an hour before.
You don't want to feel hangry mid-session. Keep it light so you're comfortable in your outfit too.
- 02
Hydrate the day before, not the morning of.
Hydrated skin photographs better. Caffeine the morning of is fine, but skip the third coffee.
- 03
Iron your outfit + steam the wrinkles.
Wrinkles show up in close-ups. A 5-min steam saves 30 min of editing on my end and makes you look effortless.
- 04
Soft makeup, slightly heavier than everyday.
Cameras eat about 20% of your makeup. Lashes + lip color help. Powder if you tend to shine. Skip the contour lines.
- 05
Bring a small mirror + lip balm.
Between frames I'll let you check yourself. Lip balm matters more than you think — chapped lips are the #1 thing brides regret.
- 06
Arrive 10 minutes early.
Park, breathe, settle. Five minutes of warm-up makes your shots feel natural instead of stiff.
- 07
Trust the process. Then trust me.
You don't need to know how to pose. I'll guide you frame by frame. The best photos happen between the poses you're trying for.
Common Questions
Things people always ask.
Can my parents jump in?
Yes. Last 5 minutes is family frames if you want them.
Can I shoot before/after the ceremony?
Either works. Before = no stress. After = real emotion. Pick what fits.
Where do you shoot?
Campus, hometown spot, your favorite study café — wherever has meaning.
What's included