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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
Other events we cover
WeddingsPhotos and film that hold on to the people, the promises and the small moments of your day.
Bar and Bat MitzvahsCoverage of the service, the celebration and the milestone moments that make the day a family memory.
QuinceaƱerasPhoto and film of the traditions, the dances and the celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday.
Sweet 16sFun, stylish coverage of a milestone party planned around the birthday teen and her friends.
BirthdaysNatural, joyful coverage of birthday parties for kids, adults and milestone celebrations.
Bridal showersThe laughter, gifts and games before the big day.
Baby showersGifts, games and the first glimpse of a growing family.
AnniversariesYears together, told through people and stories.
Holiday partiesSeasonal gatherings, from family dinners to company parties.
ConcertsCapture the energy of the stage and the crowd in front of it.
PromsRemember the night with portraits, dancing and the details.
ConferencesShow the speakers, sessions and connections that made the event.
Corporate eventsDocument company milestones, launches and team gatherings.
Fundraisers and galasTell the story of your cause and thank the people who gave.
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.
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Email tyler@legendphotoandfilm.com or call 860-255-8802.
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