Celebrate your milestone with timeless images by Darcey Stone Photography
Graduation is more than a ceremony- it's a personal brand moment. Whether you're finishing high school, college, or a professional program, the right graduation photography preserves your achievement and sets you up for what's next: applications, LinkedIn, portfolios, and family keepsakes. At Darcey Stone Photography, we craft editorial-clean graduation shoots in NYC that feel celebratory, modern, and unmistakably you.
Phones capture memories; professionals craft legacies. A dedicated New York graduation photographer brings:
Jewel tones and neutrals photograph best; avoid tiny stripes or overly shiny fabrics.
Tailor sleeve length; the gown should skim-not swallow-your silhouette.
Shoes: comfortable but polished; bring flats for walking and switch to heels/dress shoes for frames.
Yes to confetti (biodegradable), flowers, banners, and a single champagne pop (where permitted). Bring your diploma cover if the school doesn't allow the document outside the ceremony. Pets are welcome-just assign a handler between photos. We'll stage celebratory frames cleanly so props enhance, never overwhelm.
NYC weather can pivot fast. We always build a rain plan: covered archways, libraries, or your indoor study spot for moody, cinematic frames. Some campuses and parks require permits-we'll advise and help secure them** when needed. Travel times are padded into the schedule so we're never rushed between locations.
Your graduation shoot is the perfect time to capture a headshot photographer in NYC style portrait for your next steps-internships, grad school, auditions, or corporate roles. We'll carve out a clean background series and deliver a LinkedIn-optimized headshot with subtle retouching so you look sharp, approachable, and hire-ready.
We offer graduation photography packages for solo, couple, and groups, with optional add-ons:
Typical delivery is 5-10 business days with a sneak peek within 72 hours during peak season.
Yes-many clients split it: a pre-ceremony mini for cap and gown, then a separate portrait session for cleaner light and more variety.
Absolutely. We'll guide you through natural prompts and fix micro-details (hands, tassel, cords, shoulders) so everything reads polished.
You'll get simple direction and small, confidence-building wins first; most clients say, That felt easy.
Yes-just share a family list in advance. We'll stage combinations efficiently so everyone looks their best.
Both work beautifully. Outdoor graduation photos feel cinematic; studio graduation portraits are timeless and distraction-free. Many clients do a hybrid.
Ready to celebrate your milestone with images you'll be proud to share and print? Darcey Stone Photography crafts elevated graduation shoots in NYC-from cap and gown photos to senior portraits, family groupings, and LinkedIn headshots-with a calm, professional experience from planning to delivery.
Reserve your date now -> Tell us your ceremony details, locations you love, and any must-have frames. We'll build a plan, style your look, and deliver photos that feel like the start of your next chapter.