--- title: "Graduation Photos in Colorado: Locations, Timing and Ideas" description: "Graduation photos in Colorado: when to schedule, how to choose a location, what to wear and who to include." image: https://perfectionshoots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/web-optimized/Alendra%20Cole%20graduationShootEdited%20%2813%20of%2013%29-web.jpg?width=1200 --- [Skip to content](https://perfectionshoots.com/news/graduation-photos-in-colorado-locations-timing-and-ideas#main-content) Nov 6, 2026, 7:55:13 PM # Graduation Photos in Colorado: Locations, Timing and Ideas ![Picture of Emmanuel J.marie](https://perfectionshoots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EMmanuel%20Jeanmarie%20Photo--13.jpg?width=50&name=EMmanuel%20Jeanmarie%20Photo--13.jpg) [Emmanuel J.marie](https://perfectionshoots.com/news/author/emmanueljeanmarie) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://perfectionshoots.com/news/graduation-photos-in-colorado-locations-timing-and-ideas) [Share this page on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://perfectionshoots.com/news/graduation-photos-in-colorado-locations-timing-and-ideas) [Share this page on X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://perfectionshoots.com/news/graduation-photos-in-colorado-locations-timing-and-ideas) [Share this page on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://perfectionshoots.com/news/graduation-photos-in-colorado-locations-timing-and-ideas) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://perfectionshoots.com/news/graduation-photos-in-colorado-locations-timing-and-ideas) A graduation is the visible end of years of work. The cap, the gown and the proud faces around you will not look this way again. A well-planned session turns a short window of time into frames the whole family keeps. ![A graduate in cap and gown, Perfectionshoots graduation photography Colorado](https://perfectionshoots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/web-optimized/Alendra%20Cole%20graduationShootEdited%20%2813%20of%2013%29-web.jpg?width=1200) The achievement, in frame ## Choose when to schedule Many graduates schedule a session before the ceremony, when the gown is fresh and the day is calm. Others prefer a separate session a week or two later. Either way, book early in spring, since graduation season is busy. ## Choose a location that means something - **Your campus.** Familiar buildings, steps and lawns tie the portraits to your years there. - **A Colorado landscape.** Mountains, red rock and open sky make a distinctive setting. - **A place from your story.** A favorite park, a downtown street or a family spot. ![A graduate portrait outdoors, Perfectionshoots graduation photography](https://perfectionshoots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/web-optimized/Abby_best_Graduationpics-2649-web-clean.jpg?width=1200) Portraits that reflect personality ## What to bring and wear - The cap, gown and any cords or stoles, pressed and ready - An outfit to wear under the gown, plus one more for a second look - Items that tell your story: a diploma, a textbook, a school flag - Water, and comfortable shoes for walking between spots ## Include the people who helped you get here Parents, grandparents and siblings often want a portrait with the graduate. Plan a few minutes for family groupings and tell your studio who should be in them. ## Frequently asked questions **Do you photograph the ceremony itself?** Many schools set their own rules about cameras and positions. Tell us your school and we will plan around them. **How long is a session?** It depends on the number of locations and looks. We will recommend a plan once we know your goals. **Where can I see more?** Visit our [graduation coverage](https://perfectionshoots.com/graduations) and our [portrait sessions](https://perfectionshoots.com/portraits). ## Marking a graduation? Tell us your school, your date and the places that matter to you, and we will plan the session. 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