Top 5 Must-Have Graduation Photos for High School Seniors | Denver Senior Portraits Photographer, Underexposed®
Congratulations, parents of high school seniors!
So your child is about to graduate! Maybe this is all excitement, some tears of joy, or even a sigh of relief — probably a mix of all three! This can be an emotional time for a parent, but you’ll want to make sure that you document this exciting time with graduation photos to look back on!
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Top 5 Must-Have Graduation Photos for Your High School Senior
To make sure you don’t miss a key moment, here are the top 5 must-have graduation photos to capture during the month of graduation for your child or loved one:
Last Day of School
It was a staple in my childhood to take a picture every year on the first day of school. But don’t worry if that’s something you haven’t captured. Instead, snap a photo of your senior on their final day of their high school journey!
The Graduation Ceremony
This is a no-brainer for graduation photos, but there’s one important caveat here. As a parent of a graduate, it’s important for you to not be caught up in trying to capture the picture yourself. Instead, hand this task off to a relative, another child, or hire a professional photographer to take this photo. While you’ll want to capture the moment your child walks across the stage to receive their diploma, you’ll also want to be able to take in the moment and cheer your child on!
Cap & Gown
You can’t forget the details for graduation photos! Don’t forget to take a few photos of your child in their graduation cap and gown, as well as any other academic achievements. Since it’s an outfit that will probably only last as long as they have to wear it, set aside a few minutes for them to be ready early so you can take these photos at home or once you get to the graduation venue before they have to line up.
Family & Group Portraits
Don’t forget to take some time before the ceremony, after the ceremony, or at least at the graduation party to gather family and friends together to take some graduation photos. This will be a great reminder of high school friendships, as well as family pictures to help you celebrate!
Senior Portraits
Last but certainly not least, don’t forget to set up a professional Senior Portraits session to capture senior photos for your graduate. These are more than just pretty pictures. A great senior portraits session will take the time to capture your child in who they are and celebrate them during this time, showing off their personality, style, and interests to commemorate who they were as this chapter ends and they embark on their next adventure! Plus, grandparents and family members will want a few too, so it makes it an easy gift!
To help you find a Senior Portraits photographer, know what to watch out for, and help you best prepare for a Senior Portraits session, check out my other blog post: The Ultimate Guide for Senior Portraits.
Conclusion
In conclusion, capturing these must-have graduation photos will help you have your child's memories for years to come. For many reasons, hire a professional photographer to ensure that you get the best possible graduation photos and so that YOU as the parent can soak up the moments in celebration for your child and family.
Congratulations to your child on their achievement, and enjoy this special time together as a family!
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