From Cap to Gown: Creative Graduation Photo Ideas to Try

If you’re a college graduate, congratulations on reaching this monumental milestone in your life! Your high school classmates are probably scrolling through their Instagram feeds filled with #ThrowbackThursday photos, while you’re already living your dream life. As a graduate student, you might be feeling particularly adventurous with your photoshoot ideas. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are a few creative graduation photo ideas that are sure to impress your friends and family.

1. The Campus Tour

If you’re graduating from a university like University of Central Arkansas in Conway or Hendrix, why not take a walk around the campus with your cap and gown? Choose a few of your favorite spots on campus, maybe the library or the quad, and take some memorable shots. It’ll be a great way to revisit your college memories and keep them forever.

2. Creative with the Cap

Your graduation cap is a blank slate, so why not use it as a canvas to express your creativity? You can decorate your cap with your favorite quote, your major or your graduation year. You can also adorn it with flowers or glitter, or even paint the entire cap a different color.

3. Showcasing Your Hobbies

Your college years were probably filled with extracurricular activities and hobbies that helped you relax after your studies. Why not incorporate them into your graduation photoshoot? You can wear your favorite jersey or hold your guitar or skateboard. It’ll be a great way to show your personality in your pictures.

4. The Family Portrait

Graduation is an achievement that you share with your loved ones. Why not have a photoshoot with your family? You can all wear matching outfits or wear the same color scheme. You can also take pictures with your pets if possible.

5. The Urban Jungle

If you’re an adventurous grad, why not take your photoshoot to the streets and explore the urban jungle? The graffiti walls, colorful buildings, and busy streets make for great backdrops for your photos. You can hire a photographer to capture the fun moments in the city.

At Thino Photography, we specialize in capturing elegant and beautiful graduation photographs to celebrate your achievements. Our lead photographer, who is also an alumnus of UCA, has more than 200+ sessions of graduation under his belt. We are proud to serve Central Arkansas, specifically University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Hendrix and other universities around and high schools seniors. Contact us to book your graduation photoshoot today!