San Diego Graduation Photography

Graduation photos worth framing.

Kanyon Studio graduation photo sessions at UCSD, SDSU, USD, and Point Loma run $175 to $250 for a 20 to 30 minute mini session and $250 to $400 for a full hour with two campus spots and an outfit change. Retouched selects delivered in 48 hours. Updated September 2026.

Senior portraits and cap-and-gown sessions across UCSD, SDSU, USD, and Point Loma — on campus or at your favorite San Diego spot, with a first look within 48 hours.

★★★★★ 5.0On-campus or on-location48-hour first lookUCSD · SDSU · USD · PLNU
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Why it matters

Four years. One shoot that captures it.

Your degree is a milestone — the photos should feel like one. We shoot relaxed, editorial graduation portraits on your campus or a favorite San Diego spot: cap-and-gown classics plus outfit changes, with a first look within 48 hours so you can share the news right away.

01

Cap & gown portraits

Classic regalia shots on your campus — the photos your family will frame.

02

Lifestyle senior session

Outfit changes at your favorite San Diego locations for a relaxed, editorial feel.

03

Family & friends

Bring parents, roommates, and friends into the frame for the people who got you here.

04

Group & club sessions

Sorority, team, or club graduation shoots — coordinated and fun.

Graduation FAQ

Answers before you book.

Which campuses do you shoot?

UCSD, SDSU, USD, and Point Loma Nazarene, plus iconic San Diego spots like Sunset Cliffs, Torrey Pines, and Balboa Park.

How fast do I get my photos?

A first look within 48 hours so you can post right away, with the full edited gallery shortly after.

Cap and gown plus outfit changes?

Yes — we cover the classic regalia shots and as many outfit and location changes as your session allows.

Can family and friends be in the photos?

Absolutely. Family, roommates, and friends are welcome — just let me know who's joining when you book.

How do I book?

Send your school, graduation date, and a preferred location, and a quote and confirmed session window come back within 24 hours.

Ready for your grad photos?

Lock in your date — a first look within 48 hours and a full gallery you'll be proud to share.

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Recent graduation sessions

UC San Diego graduate in cap and gown photographed on campus at Geisel LibrarySDSU graduation portrait session outside Hepner Hall in San DiegoCoastal graduation portraits at sunset along the San Diego shoreline

Campus guides: where to shoot at your school

Every campus has a handful of spots that photograph well and a handful that don't. These are the ones I use, with timing notes for commencement week.

Book your session right here

Sessions are $175 to $400 depending on length and location, with proofs in 48 hours. Tell me your campus and date and a flat quote comes back within 24 hours.

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