Graduation season comes up fast—and if you want photos with your cap and gown, timing matters more than you think. Whether you're a college grad at UofM or MSU, or a high school senior in the Canton or Plymouth area, here’s exactly how to plan your session.


Scroll to the bottom for TONS of inspo pics!


College Graduation Photos (UofM, MSU & Beyond)


College grad photos are becoming very popular- and why not?? It's your biggest accomplishment to date, and you're going to want to celebrate and remember this time of your life. Many grads move away quickly after classes wrap and from there life moves quickly-- trust me.


Planning your session:


The iconic campus spots at Michigan State and the University of Michigan also come with long lines- sometimes 3+ hours during grad week. I recommend booking your grad photos 4-5 weeks before commencement, during the morning or early afternoon. This way you'll be able to fit the top 2-3 campus spots into a session without waiting.


University of Michigan grads love photos at the Law Quad main archway, buildings around campus specific to their major, and outside Michigan Stadium. Michigan State grads love photos at the Sparty statue, stadium and campus clocktower.


If you choose a shorter session or a session closer to grad week, we can still get beautiful, meaningful photos. We’ll just keep locations flexible and choose the best spots available in the moment.


Popular props for college students include champagne, decorated caps, and items related to their future profession or college life. Pro tip: order all your gear early so you can take photos before the rush!


Packages (solo):

$355 / 30 Minutes /25+ Images

$575 /1 hour /60+ Images


Please inquire for a group quote.


**If we encounter long waits on campus I do charge for extra time If I have room in my schedule to accommodate it. Please plan on a morning or early afternoon session at least 3 weeks before graduation. In 2026 waits at MSU/UofM were seriously 4+ hours!*


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The white dress- it's iconic, every grad knows it. My recommendation: either go flowy and short or mid-length and structured for the most flattering look. Click the link above for ideas.


High School Senior Graduation Photos


For high school seniors, one of the most requested locations is their homeschool football field or stadium—and for good reason. It photographs beautifully and feels personal to your high school experience.

The challenge? Scheduling around sports.

Games and practices often run late into the evening, especially in the spring. Because of that, I recommend:

Sunday evenings or off days like Memorial Day- these tend to be the easiest times to access the field without interruptions.

If you’re open to other locations, there are so many great options nearby:

The University of Michigan Law Quad for a classic, timeless look

Downtown Plymouth for a mix of backdrops


Popular props for high school grads include sports gear, decorated caps, and flags/pennants/shirts for their future college.


I offer high school senior sessions throughout the spring and my booking page combines these and grad photos. I offer sessions as short as 15-minutes and as long as 90-minutes. The longer sessions can be booked for groups or buddies- please indicate this on your booking questionnaire.

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University of Michigan graduate poses in cap and gown outside the iconic Michigan Stadium gate with the block M logo.
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Smiling woman in green Michigan State Class of 2026 graduation cap and gown outdoors near campus statue.
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Young woman in green graduation gown poses in front of Spartan statue at Michigan State University.
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University of Michigan graduate smiling in gold graduation stole beside stone columns on campus.
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Young woman with blonde hair smiling in library aisle, wearing white vest top and black skirt, surrounded by bookshelves.
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Close-up of smiling graduate in white dress holding University of Michigan Ross School gold sash over shoulder.
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A group of cheerleaders in white uniforms throw graduation caps into the air on a football field.
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A person in a white dress poses in a series of four shots under stone archways at a university or historic building.
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Two smiling graduates pose in white outfits with blue sashes, one reading Nursing, on university steps.
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University of Michigan graduate smiling in white dress and gold stole, posing among red and yellow tulips on campus.
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Nursing graduate poses outdoors in white dress with blue Class of 2024 sash, holding graduation cap.
A person in a white shirt and khaki pants poses for graduation photos on a concrete walkway at Michigan State University.
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Group of cheerleaders in white uniforms practicing formations on a football field at sunset.
A graduate wearing a green and gold stole with black graduation gown sits outdoors for portraits.
Person wearing light blue graduation gown sits on wooden bench outdoors with bright smile.
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I've complied a list of dress ideas to help you put together your best graduation look! Always buy well in advance to allow for returns & exchanges.