06/06/2026
One of the most frequent questions I get during grad season is “Should I schedule my grad photos on graduation day?”
The answer isn’t always yes... and it isn’t always no.
Try this quick checklist:
• Do you want an outfit change?
YES → Consider a separate session day
• Will getting to your photo location add stress to an already busy day?
YES → Consider a separate session day
• Is the dress, the excitement, and the graduation day experience the main story you want to remember?
YES → A same-day session could work beautifully
Shayla checked all the boxes for a same-day graduation session:
✔ Hair and makeup at home
✔ Photos at home
✔ A park just 2 minutes away
✔ A simple timeline with room to breathe
The result? Photos that captured not just how graduation looked, but how it felt.
If you’re trying to decide whether to schedule your grad photos on graduation day or a separate date, I just published a new article that walks through the questions I encourage every graduate and parent to ask before making that decision.
Head to the link in my bio to read the full guide.
Tell me in the comments: if you were planning your grad photos, would you choose a same-day session or a separate day?
