Graduation Portraits
Professional graduation and LinkedIn photos for the next chapter
Celebrate your achievement with a professional graduation portrait in our New York City studio. All images you take are yours to keep. No hidden fees or mandatory purchases. Bring a personal item, artwork, or something meaningful to include in your portrait for a touch of individuality.
Our friendly photographers create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that helps you look confident and natural in front of the camera. We bring out your personality while ensuring your photo is polished and professional.
Whether you’re marking your bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate, or professional degree, we’ll guide your angles, posture, and expression so your cap-and-gown portrait looks its best, and you walk out with a full set of high-resolution images the same day.
Add LinkedIn and Business Headshots
Upgrade to our Grad Pro Session to include both graduation and business portraits in one shoot. Make a strong start to your professional career with portraits ready for LinkedIn, company websites, and social media. We’ll help you create a look that conveys professionalism, confidence, and authenticity, perfect for personal branding after graduation.
- Capture your graduation
- up to 30 min session
- over 100 high-res images
- 2 backgrounds of your choice
- session with graduation gown
- professional studio
- same day delivery
- download of all images included
- fantastic support team
- Capture your graduation and take charge of your future
- up to 1 hour session
- over 250 high-res images
- gray + white + black backgrounds
- graduation gown + business attire
- professional studio + outdoors*
- same day delivery
- download of all images included
- fantastic support team
* Outdoor portraits are subject to weather. Sessions may be adjusted in case of rain or snow.
Retouching
from $25- per image
Removing imperfections or blemishes, hair flyaways, cleaning eyes, whitening teeth.
Submit for RetouchingHair and Makeup
$250
Includes makeup and light hair styling. Takes one hour prior to your photo session.
Book HMU SessionWe accept cash, all major credit cards, Apple Pay and Android Pay
Trusted by Graduates From Leading NYC & Tri-State Schools
Graduates come to our New York City studio from campuses across all five boroughs, New Jersey, and Long Island. A few of the schools our Class of 2026 portrait clients call home:
Graduation Photos NYC FAQ
How much do graduation portraits cost in NYC?
Our Times Square studio offers two cap-and-gown packages: GRAD BASIC is $250 (up to 30 minutes, 100+ high-resolution images, two backgrounds) and GRAD PRO is $350 (up to 1 hour, 250+ images, graduation gown plus business attire, studio and outdoor portraits). Every image is yours to keep, with no hidden fees or mandatory purchases.
Where do you take graduation photos in NYC?
All graduation portraits are photographed in our studio at 260 W 44th Street, 5th Floor, in the heart of Times Square, open daily 9 AM–9 PM. Graduates travel to us from across all five boroughs, New Jersey, and Long Island.
How soon will I get my graduation photos?
Same day. You review your images right after the session and receive the full set of high-resolution graduation photos the same day — all yours to keep and print.
What should I wear and bring for my graduation portrait?
Bring your cap and gown along with any honor cords, stoles, or sashes, plus a personal item or artwork if you’d like it in the frame. Underneath, solid colors and well-fitted clothing photograph best — bring one or two options. See our Graduation Preparation Guide for the full checklist.
Can I get LinkedIn or business headshots at the same session?
Yes. Our GRAD PRO session ($350) includes both your cap-and-gown graduation portraits and professional business headshots in one sitting — ready for LinkedIn, résumés, and company profiles as you start your career.
Do you offer outdoor graduation photos?
Yes. The GRAD PRO session includes both studio and outdoor portraits around Times Square (weather permitting). GRAD BASIC is photographed in our professional studio.
When should I book my graduation session?
Graduation season (April–June) books up quickly, so we recommend reserving early. You can book online any time, and same-week appointments are often available outside peak weeks.
Do you offer retouching and hair & makeup?
Yes. Professional retouching starts at $25 per image, and in-studio hair & makeup is available for $250 (about one hour before your session).
Everything to get you camera-ready for your Graduation session — what to wear, how to prepare, and what to expect on the day.
Read the Graduation Preparation Guide →