Spokane: The One in Cap and Gown
A cap and gown session is so much fun! It’s an opportunity to capitalize on the anticipation of the event! It can be anything you want it to be, full of adventure and promise. You will order your cap and gown in the Fall but it won’t arrive until just prior to graduation so you will book your session ahead of time! If you have booked a senior portrait session with me, there is an opportunity to add on this great session during your booking! You an even book the session with friends, which is so much fun!
Why Do it?
Because it’s a right of passage and preserving this memory is important. Booking ahead will give you a trial run, allow for relaxed and fun images while you are still excited about the future possibilities. On the day of your graduation you will be worn out from all that pomp and circumstance. You’ll get photos on the actual day of your graduation and they will be dull and boring. Booking a cap and gown session prior to your ceremony will allow you enjoy your graduation day without having to worry about getting great photographs or finding your friends on all the chaos. You deserve to mark this occasion and celebrate all of your achievements! THIS IS A BIG DEAL and a major milestone for you!
Prepping for Your Session
There are couple of decisions to be made with this session including the location and accessories. For the location, you can choose an outdoor location, your home, or your high school. As far as accessories, don’t forget to bring your cords, pins, medals and tassels. You can also bring your kindergarten graduation photo, lawn signs, flower leis, and meaningful items from your heritage or culture.
Once the decisions are made, don’t forget to prep your cap and gown. The gown will come folded and very wrinkled. Before your session, make sure you hang the gown and use one of the following methods to remove the wrinkles. You should avoid ironing the gown as it may melt, you can steam it with a hand steamer or hang it in a steamy shower.
Session Ideas
With Best Friends or Significant Other | With Family | At Your High school or College | Pop Streamers Cap and Gown Session IdeasCap and gown sessions are a wonderful way to commemorate a significant milestone in a student's life.
Here are some creative ideas to make the session memorable:
1. Campus Tour: Visit your high school or college campus and capture images at meaningful locations such as the library, sports fields, or iconic buildings. This allows for a nostalgic and sentimental touch to the images.
2. Group Session: Coordinate a group cap and gown session with your friends, significant other, or family to capture the camaraderie and shared achievement. This can be a fun way to preserve memories with close peers and create a sense of unity.
3. Personalized Props: Incorporate personalized props such as a custom graduation sign, balloons, or a cherished memento that represents the graduate's journey. These props can add a personal touch to the session.
4. Natural Settings: Consider natural settings like a park, botanical garden, or waterfront for a more relaxed and organic backdrop. The contrast of nature against the formal attire can result in stunning and visually dynamic photographs.
5. Candid Moments: Engage in candid interactions, such as tossing their cap in the air, sharing laughter with loved ones, or capturing a contemplative moment of pride and achievement.
6. Themed Sessions: Create session based on your unique interests or future aspirations. Whether it's incorporating sports equipment, musical instruments, or academic symbols, themed sessions can reflect your passions.
7. Downtown Urban Shoot: Opt for an urban photoshoot in the heart of the city, utilizing architectural elements, colorful murals, and bustling streets as a backdrop. This modern setting can provide a visually captivating contrast to the traditional cap and gown attire.
By infusing creativity and personal elements into the cap and gown session, the resulting images will serve as cherished mementos of a significant accomplishment for years to come. Book your session today!
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Tami Siriani is a Liberty Lake, WA Based photographer specializing in Portraits for seniors, children, families, and headshots. Tami is pleased to serve the Inland Northwest as a photographer since 2009. Tami is known for her close and colorful styled photographs along with special attention to flattering her subject through careful posing and attention to detail. Contact Tami today to inquire about openings for your portrait session.
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