Pricing updated October 16, 2026
Graduation photography is $225 for a 75-minute session with 20–30 edited images and digital gallery delivery. Includes shoot planning, photography, standard editing of the agreed final selections and digital delivery. Standard editing covers color, exposure, cropping and basic tonal adjustments—not unlimited images, revisions or advanced retouching. Your quote confirms the finished-image count, editing scope, revision allowance, turnaround and usage. Additional images, detailed retouching, compositing, crew, locations and travel are quoted and approved before extra work. Final pricing depends on project scope and location. Message Kanyon Studio for an official quote before booking.
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What grad sessions cost in San Diego
- Graduation session — $225. 75 minutes, 20–30 edited images and digital gallery delivery.
- Longer coverage — Half day from $700* or full day from $1,400*. Up to 4 or 8 hours of shooting. *Prices depend on scope and editing needs; message for an official quote with image count, editing and delivery confirmed.
- Group and friend sessions: splitting a session with friends is the best value in grad photos. Shared session time, individual shots for everyone.
What is included
Professionally edited high-resolution images, a private online gallery, print rights, and fast turnaround. Grad photos have deadlines, announcements, family, LinkedIn, so edited photos are delivered on the agreed timeline.
SDSU, UCSD, USD, and Point Loma: timing matters
The best light and the emptiest campuses happen on weekday mornings and at golden hour. Spring slots from March to June and December commencement weeks book out fast. Students who book four to six weeks ahead get the good times. See the grad session planning guide and the campus location comparison.
Why grads pick Kanyon Studio
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Frequently asked questions
How much do graduation photos cost in San Diego?
Graduation photography is $225 for a 75-minute session with 20–30 edited images and digital gallery delivery. Includes shoot planning, photography, standard editing of the agreed final selections and digital delivery. Standard editing covers color, exposure, cropping and basic tonal adjustments—not unlimited images, revisions or advanced retouching. Your quote confirms the finished-image count, editing scope, revision allowance, turnaround and usage. Additional images, detailed retouching, compositing, crew, locations and travel are quoted and approved before extra work. Final pricing depends on project scope and location. Message Kanyon Studio for an official quote before booking.
How long is a graduation photo session?
The standard $225 graduation session lasts 75 minutes and includes 20–30 edited images. Extended or group coverage is quoted separately. Message Kanyon Studio for an official quote before booking.
How fast do I get my graduation photos?
Standard turnaround is 48 hours for select services. Your project's delivery timeline is confirmed in your quote. Next-day delivery may be available by prior arrangement; any rush fee and deadline are agreed before booking.
Which campuses do you shoot?
UCSD, SDSU, USD, and Point Loma Nazarene, plus off-campus San Diego spots like Sunset Cliffs, Balboa Park, and La Jolla.
Can friends split a session?
Yes. Group sessions share the session time and everyone gets individual shots. It is the best value in grad photography.