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There really is no special occasion quite like graduation. Whether you're graduating from high school, college, graduate school, technical school, law school, or any other program, graduation is a major accomplishment that deserves to be celebrated and remembered. That's why it's so important to take graduation photos with friends and family as you celebrate this milestone. When it comes to graduation picture ideas, there are a number of different directions you can go in. While you'll likely want to take some formal graduation photos in your cap and gown and with your diploma, you can also get creative with what you're wearing, how you're posed, and even the location of your photos.
Maybe you're taking graduation pictures for your graduation party invitations, to send to family members and friends who can't be there on the big day, or simply to commemorate the occasion. Whatever the reason, when you look back on this important achievement in your life, you'll be so glad you made an effort to freeze the moment in time with a few snapshots. To spark your creativity and help you capture memories that will last a lifetime, here are 45 graduation photo ideas that will inspire your 2022 graduation photoshoot.
Olivia Muenter is a freelance writer and former fashion and beauty editor who writes about fashion, beauty, lifestyle, relationships, travel, home decor, and more for Woman's Day and beyond. Her work has appeared in Bustle, Refinery 29, Glamour, Byrdie, Apartment Therapy, Philadelphia Magazine, and more. When she's not reading (or talking about reading on Bad on Paper, the bookish podcast she co-hosts), you can find Olivia working on her first novel, curating the perfect playlist, or shopping online.
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