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Graduation photography and videography in Connecticut

A graduation is a long road finished in a few short minutes. We cover the ceremony, the celebrations around it and the family moments that make the day feel earned.

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About graduations coverage

Graduations move fast. Names are read in a steady line, the walk across the stage lasts a few seconds, and then everyone spills outside to find each other. It is easy to miss the very thing you came to see.

We work quietly from the edges of the ceremony and the party, so you can clap and cheer instead of trying to hold a phone steady. Whether it is a high school, a college or a graduate program, we plan around the rules of the venue and the shape of your day.

Moments we cover at graduations

  • Getting ready

    The gown, the cap, the tassel and a last look in the mirror before heading out.

  • The procession

    Graduates filing in together, with families spotting their person in the crowd.

  • Crossing the stage

    The name being called, the handshake and the diploma, captured from the best angle the venue allows.

  • The cap toss and hugs

    The loud, happy minutes right after, when classmates and relatives find one another.

  • The celebration

    The family lunch, backyard party or restaurant gathering where the speeches and toasts happen.

Planning graduations?

Tell us what you want to make and where it will be used. We will talk through the plan with you.

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Planning tips

  • Ask about the venue rules early

    Some schools limit where photographers can stand or whether recording is allowed. Knowing in advance lets us plan the right spots.

  • Choose one place for portraits

    Pick a favorite campus spot or a quiet corner near the venue so we can take a few calm portraits before the crowds arrive.

  • Tell us who needs to be in the pictures

    A short list of grandparents, mentors and friends helps us find them in a busy crowd.

Photography and videography for graduations

  • Graduations photography

    Graduation photographs are the ones that end up framed on the wall and shared with relatives who could not make it. We aim for clean, honest images of the graduate and the people who got them here.

    How photography works

  • Graduations videography

    Video keeps what a photograph cannot: the sound of the name being read, the cheer from the stands and the voice of a proud parent. We film so you can relive the day, not just remember it.

    How videography works

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Common questions

Do you cover graduations at schools outside our town?

We work across Connecticut and can travel for graduations nearby. Tell us the school and date and we will let you know.

Should we book photo, video or both?

Photos give you lasting prints and albums, while video holds the sound and movement. Many families choose both, and we can suggest a mix based on what matters most to you.

Planning graduations?

Tell us what you want to make and where it will be used. We will talk through the plan with you.

Discuss your project 860-255-8802

Tell us what you want to make.

Email tyler@legendphotoandfilm.com or call 860-255-8802.

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