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Graduations photography

Events / Graduations / Photography

Graduation photography in Connecticut

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.

What the photographer focuses on

  • The graduate's face at the big moment

    The expression as the name is called is the picture families ask for most, so we position ourselves to catch it.

  • Family groupings

    Parents, grandparents and siblings together, often the only time everyone is dressed up and in one place.

  • Details that fade

    Honor cords, decorated caps, flowers and balloons that tell the story of this particular class.

  • Friends and classmates

    Spontaneous groups after the ceremony, since these friendships often change after graduation day.

Styles and variations

  • Ceremony coverage

    Focused on the procession, the stage and the immediate reactions around you.

  • Portrait session

    A relaxed set of cap and gown portraits at a meaningful campus or outdoor location.

  • Ceremony plus party

    Coverage that follows the day from the ceremony through to the family celebration.

Ready to plan your graduations photography?

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

How we go about it

  • 1. Talk through the day

    We learn what matters most about your graduations: the people, the traditions and the moments you cannot miss.

  • 2. Plan the schedule and must-have shots

    You tell us the family groups and key moments. We agree on the plan before the day.

  • 3. Check the venue and light

    We look at where events happen and how the light behaves, so we are in the right place.

  • 4. Photograph without getting in the way

    We stay close to the action but unobtrusive, so people can relax and be themselves.

  • 5. Select and edit

    We choose the strongest images and edit them for a consistent, natural look.

What you receive

Deliverables for your graduations are agreed with you before the day, so you know what to expect. We do not set one package for everyone, because the right coverage depends on your event.

Tell us where you plan to share the results, such as a family album, a website or social media, and we will prepare them for those places.

Also see graduations videography

  • 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

Common questions

Can you photograph from inside the ceremony?

That depends on the school or venue. We check their policy ahead of time and plan the best positions allowed, including spots just outside if needed.

Can we do portraits before the ceremony?

Yes, as long as the graduate has time before they need to line up. Many families choose a short portrait session the same morning.

Ready to plan your graduations photography?

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

Tell us what you want to make.

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

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