Cap & Gown Sessions

congratulations on reaching such an important milestone in your academic career, whether it’s high school or college! let’s celebrate this special achievement with grad photos that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

see package list below for specific details & pricing.

each session package includes 1 location and 1 outfit per person, with or without a cap and gown. Individual images will be taken during group sessions, in addition to group pictures.

  • most grads book their sessions around 1-2 months ahead of their graduation date, but I suggest booking as soon as possible, as my books fill up quicker each spring!

  • small group sessions are for group sizes between 2-5 grads. large group sessions are for group sizes of 6 or more grads.

  • each senior is allowed one outfit, plus your cap and gown! most people also bring their diploma cases and stoles/cords. water bottles are also encouraged on warm session days.

    fun props such as confetti, champagne to pop, and sparklers are always welcome, though we will need to clean up after ourselves to keep our environment clean!

  • of course!

    if you are booking a large group session, please be mindful of your total group size, as we will likely have to share whatever public space we will be shooting in.

    *dogs are welcome at sessions in dog-friendly areas as well but must be on a leash and be accompanied by a guest at all times.

  • photo return will vary depending on what session type you book.

    individual grad sessions:

    • individual portraits

    • portraits with any guests you bring (optional)

    • details shots (cap, gown, stole, cords, etc.)

    • images will likely be returned within 2 weeks

    group grad sessions:

    • individual portraits

    • group portraits

    • portraits with any guests you bring (optional, limited for larger groups)

    • details shots (cap, gown, stole, cords, etc.)

    • images will likely be returned within 3 weeks for larger group sessions

  • YES! I TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT SCHOOLS ALL OVER MINNESOTA EACH YEAR, IN ADDITION TO OTHER STATES AS REQUESTED. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN HIRING ME FOR A TRAVEL GRAD SHOOT, TRAVEL FEES MAY APPLY DEPENDING ON YOUR LOCATION.

    PLEASE REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO CONTACT@GRACETHERIOT.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RECEIVE A TRAVEL QUOTE.

Two women in white dresses sharing a joyful moment during a graduation ceremony, holding red diplomas with gold tassels and wearing graduation cords.
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A young woman celebrating graduation outdoors, wearing a black gown and white heels, holding a bottle of champagne and spraying it in the air, with blooming trees in the background.
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A young woman in a floral dress and graduation stole sitting on a low concrete ledge outdoors. She is smiling and holding a chalkboard sign with colorful writing about her graduation achievements. Behind her, there is a blurred background of trees an
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A young woman in a white dress and high heels is jumping on the stairs in front of a large black door, celebrating graduation with a sash and holding a champagne bottle.
Two young women in caps and gowns celebrating graduation outdoors on a sidewalk with trees and buildings in the background. One is kneeling, and both are smiling and holding their caps in the air.
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A young woman with long wavy hair smiling outdoors during graduation, wearing a white dress and a gold graduation stole with a medal hanging from her neck, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white dress and a yellow graduation stole, holding a blue diploma cover and standing in front of green shrubbery with purple flowers.
A young woman with long red hair smiling while wearing a graduation cap and gown, holding a pair of skis, with a medal hanging around her neck.
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A woman in a floral dress is holding a graduation cap with colorful cords outside during sunset, with trees and a park bench in the background.
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class of 2026 Package Pricing

book your session here

INDIVIDUAL SESSION

$200.00

  • 45-minute session

  • 1 location

  • 1 outfit

  • 10 FULLY EDITED images

  • private online gallery WITH 30-day hosting

SMALL GROUP SESSION

$150.00/PERSON

  • 1-HOUR session

  • 1 location

  • 1 outfit per grad

  • 7 FULLY EDITED images per grad (plus group images)

  • private online gallery WITH 30-day hosting

LARGE GROUP SESSION

$135.00/PERSON

  • 1.5-hour session

  • 1 location

  • 1 outfit per grad

  • 5 images per grad (plus group images)

  • private online gallery WITH 30-day hosting