Cap & Gown
Sessions
A celebration in photographs — because this chapter deserves more than a quick snapshot on graduation day.
Book Your SessionYou worked for this.
Every late night, every exam, every small victory led here. Cap & Gown Sessions are a love letter to that journey — unhurried, beautifully lit, and styled to feel completely like you. Whether you're walking across the stage solo, with your favorite people, or holding the diploma you've dreamed about, these images are made to live on walls, in frames, and in hands for years to come.
Every session comes with
Whichever package you choose, here's what's always yours:
- 01Pre-session style guide so you know exactly what to wear & bring
- 02A relaxed, flattering experience — no awkward posing, promise
- 03Private online proof gallery — your whole session, curated and ready to review
- 04Your hand-selected retouched images, delivered in high resolution
- 05Personal print release for your retouched images
Choose your session
Three thoughtfully designed packages — whether you want a quick & simple celebration or the full editorial experience.
Grad Mini
- 30-minute session at one location
- Up to 2 outfit looks (cap & gown + one extra)
- Private online proof gallery
- 15 retouched images, chosen by you from the gallery
- Personal print release
- Add-on options available à la carte
The Signature
- 60-minute session at location of your choice
- Up to 3 outfit looks
- Solo portraits + group/family shots
- Private online proof gallery
- 25 retouched images, chosen by you from the gallery
- Styling & location consultation
- Personal print release
- Add-on options available à la carte
The Celebration
- 90-minute session, up to 2 locations
- Unlimited outfit looks
- Family & friends portraits included
- Private online proof gallery
- 35 retouched images, chosen by you from the gallery
- Priority scheduling & styling consultation
- One 8×10 fine art print, complimentary
- Personal print release
- Add-on options available à la carte
Retainer due at booking secures your session date · Balance due one week before the session
Make it more.
Your proof gallery stays open after the session — so you can add to this chapter however feels right, beyond the retouched images included in your package.
Additional Retouched Images
Love more than your package covers? Choose any extras straight from your proof gallery and I'll retouch them in my signature style.
Fine Art Prints & Wall Art
Museum-quality prints, framed art, and gallery wraps designed to live on your walls for generations.
Custom Albums
Bespoke, linen-bound albums that tell the full story of this chapter — built for flipping through with your people.
Full Proof Gallery Download
Want every usable image from your session? Upgrade to take home the entire proof gallery, delivered digitally.
Pricing shared at booking — or just ask, anytime.
Your favorite place, on your favorite campus.
Your session happens wherever feels most like you — the steps where you took your first-day photo, the coffee shop you lived in during finals, your grandparents' backyard, a downtown street, or the quiet corner of campus only you know about.
Not sure where to shoot? I've got a list of gorgeous go-to spots and I'll help you choose based on your vibe, your outfits, and the light.
Simple, start to finish.
Book
Choose your package and reserve your date through my booking portal. Retainer secures your spot.
Plan
We'll chat location and outfits. You'll get a style guide and a pre-session timeline so nothing feels rushed.
Celebrate
Show up, have fun, get photographed like you deserve. Your gallery arrives within two weeks.
A few common questions
When should I book?
Spring dates fill up quickly — aim to book at least 4–6 weeks before your preferred session date. For fall & winter grads, 3+ weeks out is ideal.
Do you travel outside the area?
Yes! Sessions within a 30-mile radius are included. Travel fees apply for further distances — just ask and I'll send a custom quote.
Can my family or partner be in the photos?
Absolutely. The Signature and Celebration packages both include time for group shots with the people who cheered you on.
When will I get my photos?
Your private gallery is delivered within two weeks of your session — often sooner. Rush delivery is available on request.
What if it rains?
Montana weather, always. We'll either lean into the moody, beautiful light — or reschedule at no charge. Your call.
Let's make this chapter
unforgettable.
Limited sessions available each season. Book now to secure your date.
Book Your SessionWith so much love & congrats --
Mariah
Mariah Allen Photography