Boulder Graduation Photos
Capturing Boulder graduates amidst the amazing landscapes Boulder has to offer.
These highly sought out Boulder Graduation Photo Sessions are being offered for a limited time surrounding the Boulder commencement ceremony, starting in March. You’ll get to choose between different types of sessions to meet your and your family’s needs.
Graduating Spring 2026?
Make sure to get your name on the VIP list, so you get notified when these bookings open.
Where will my Boulder Graduation Photo Session Take Place?
You’ll get to choose from three beautiful locations:
CU Boulder Campus
If you want the iconic campus backdrop and the highlight where you’ve spent the last four years, the CU Boulder Campus is perfect. Sara has suggestions for great places on campus, but if there is a place of special importance to you, then let’s capture it.
Chautauqua
Want the iconic Boulder Flatirons backdrop that the town is known for? Then Chautauqua is perfect for you. We’ll meet there to capture you with the most iconic viewpoint of those great rock features.
NCAR Trailhead
Want the Flatirons, but not the crowds and a little more greenery? Then NCAR trailhead if perfect for you. It still captures the amazing Boulder Flatirons but from a different vantage point and the beautiful and iconic Ponderosa Pines added as a cherry on top.
When will my Boulder Graduation Photo Session Take Place?
The Boulder Graduation Photo Sessions are stand alone sessions, which means that you’ll be the only graduate I work with that afternoon and you’re guaranteed the highly coveted golden hour session slot. They are offered towards the end of the spring semester and early summer.
Dates
March to June 2026
Graduating in Spring 2026? Make sure to get on the VIP list, so you get notified when bookings open.
Who can participate in my Boulder Graduation Photo Session?
Graduates and their families should get to have the session that they want, so I am offering four types of graduation photo sessions:
Graduate - this 30 minute session captures the graduate in their graduation regalia, as well as in the outfit of their choice. We’ll capture details, multiple poses and backdrops, and a professional headshot so they can start their career off right.
Graduate + Family - take advantage of the family being together for this momentous occasion and do a family session too. This 60 minute session includes everything in the “Graduate Only” session plus 30 minutes of photos with the family
Graduate + Friends - take advantage of your friend group being in the same place at the same time for possibly the last time and get your graduation photos together. This 60 minute session is for five or fewer graduates wanting to do their graduation photos together.
Is this only for Boulder Graduates?
These specific sessions are designed with Boulder Graduates in mind. It is by no means restricted to Boulder Graduates at all. Anyone is welcome. If you’d like to do a graduation session at another locale though, do reach out first and I can create a custom session for you - contact me here.
I’m Sara. Welcome to my corner of the internet! Here are some quick details about me:
I graduated from CU Boulder with my MA in Classics and was an RA in Williams Village - go Stearns West!
I met my husband at CU Boulder. He is still there and is now an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Classics department.
I am mom to a future CU Boulder grad, my five year old daughter, and another die hard CU Boulder fan, our black lab.
Who will be taking your graduation photos?
What Can I Expect From My Boulder Graduation Photo Session Experience?
Step 1: An Easy Peasy Booking Process
Choose a slot, fill out the corresponding form, and pay the sitting fee to hold the spot. I’ll follow up with my contract to complete booking and then we can start the session designing process.
Step 2: Styling Made Simple
I’ll send you a style guide that is specific to the session type you chose. I’ll give you access to my Style and Select account, which is a great styling service that helps both the graduate and the family.
In addition, I am here for every question you might have about outfits and am happy to give feedback at any time.
Step 3: A Professionally Designed Session
Before the session, I’ll ask you your goals for the session and what poses mean the most to you. I’ll cater my session flow to your desires for the session. We’ll capture both fun and posed shots.
Step 4: An Ordering Process for the Busy Graduate
The ordering period for digital image files and print products will be done through my online gallery software and start when you tell it to start. When your images are edited, I’ll send you a link to a slideshow to view your professionally edited images. You don’t choose a collection until you’ve seen your images.
Graduate Session Options
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Graduate
Graduate photo sessions are 30-minute celebrations of this huge milestone—capturing the pride, joy, and excitement of your achievement. We’ll create a mix of vibrant, personality-filled portraits and a polished professional headshot to help you confidently launch into your next chapter. It’s more than just photos—it’s about honoring how far you’ve come and setting the tone for where you’re headed.
Sitting Fee: $150*
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Graduate + Family
These graduate sessions include everything you need to celebrate this major milestone—30 minutes dedicated to the graduate and an optional 30-minute add-on for a meaningful family session. We’ll capture joyful, personality-filled portraits, a polished headshot for their next chapter, and timeless images with the people who helped them get here.
Sitting Fee: $200*
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Graduate + Friends
These college graduate sessions are perfect for celebrating with your friend group—60 minutes filled with back-to-back mini sessions for each graduate. Every person gets individual portraits, a professional headshot, and time to shine, plus fun group photos to capture the friendship and memories you’ve made together.
Sitting Fee: $200*
Digital Image Collections
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All
Professionally hand edited, high-resolution digital image files for all images in your online gallery (no less than 20) with personal print release
$700* (less than $35 per image file)
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Five
Professionally hand edited, high-resolution digital image files for your five favorite images in your online gallery with personal print release
$600* ($120 per image file)
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Three
Professionally hand edited, high-resolution digital image files for your three favorite images in your online gallery with personal print release
$450* ($150 per image file)
*Please note that sitting fees do not include any products, including digital image files. The collections are available for purchase after the images from your session are fully edited. In order to book, all you need to pay is your sitting fee to hold the spot on my calendar.
What Clients Are Saying
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Miki B
“Working with Sara for our family photos is an absolute dream. She is super responsive and what I love most of all is she's a mom/parent. Sara understands that bedtime and meal times need to be taken into consideration, she's super patient when the kids are being crazy/fussy during the photoshoot, and she knows how to make them smile and still get great shots when they're a mess. Also her turnaround time is impressive and the photos are just amazing! I use them for our holiday cards and make tons of prints for our house and family.”
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Greg O.
“Sara was fantastic to work with. She was incredibly responsive and professional scheduling and planning the session. During the session she was extremely friendly and also fantastic with our kids. And best of all, the photos are amazing. We couldn't be happier and would definitely recommend Sara to anyone looking for family photos!”
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Leslie F.
“Sara was amazing to work with. She was punctual, kind, easy to work with, and the final photos were beautiful. We couldn't have asked for an easier and better experience celebrating our one year old.”
FAQs
What if it rains/snows?
Sara begins to monitor the weather conditions for your session 3-5 days before the session date. If there is any concern that the weather might result in less than stellar photos, she will reach out with rescheduling options.
What if we’re sick?
It's important to prioritize everyone's well-being and avoid attending sessions when feeling unwell. Besides, sick people may not look their best in photos. If you or any of your family members are sick, please notify Sara no later than 8 am the morning of your session that you’ll need to reschedule via email.
Are these sessions just for undergraduate students?
Definitely not! Students graduating from any type of degree would benefit from these sessions.
Accessibility
By and large the location options for these sessions are accessible by wide and flat walkways. I will ask on my pre-session form for any mobility differences that I should keep in mind when designing the session, so make sure to utilize that section if there are any concerns.
Get on the Graduate VIP List
Bookings for these sessions will open in late 2025 or early 2026. Graduating in 2026? Make sure to get on the VIP List now to be notified when bookings open.