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Alternative graduation photography in Edinburgh and around Scotland, opt for something different, choose to have photographs that tell the story of where you lived whilst at university. Much more exciting than the traditional white background graduation photographs!
Graduation photos don’t have to be dull and lifeless, with everyone standing stiffly in front of a white screen. Those pictures don’t really capture the joy of your university experience or the stunning beauty of Edinburgh, where you’ve spent these amazing years. I want to give you photos that celebrate your graduation day and tell the story of your time in this beautiful city.
As standard, I suggest a 2-hour shoot to give us plenty of time to explore the city and the university, capturing all those meaningful spots. But if you want to venture further afield, we can always add extra time. You could even book a full day to cover your entire graduation day, from getting ready to celebrating after the ceremony and exploring the city. Edinburgh is a unique, ancient city, full of character and history—definitely worth recording in all its glory.
My graduation shoots are all about capturing the essence of your university life in Edinburgh. My graduation shoots are priced like my other portrait shoots so visit my vacations page to find out about my prices and what is included in my portrait packages. You can share the shoot with a few friends if you wish, or just get some lovely shots with your parents, just get in touch to find out more.
After your shoot, you’ll get a beautiful gallery with lots of storytelling images to download, share, and print. These aren’t just graduation photos—they’re a personal and meaningful record of this important part of your life. When they’re framed or in an album, your kids or grandkids will love hearing about your time in Scotland. You’ll be able to show them the castle, the mountains, your student accommodation, or even your favourite pub.
We’ll chat before your shoot to make sure it’s personalized and includes the spots in Edinburgh that mean the most to you. For example, Li, an Edinburgh University graduate from Hong Kong, couldn’t make his graduation ceremony, so we did a candid shoot around the architecture teaching areas on Minto Street and the Edinburgh College of Art. Karina and her friends, also from Hong Kong, booked me on their graduation day for some beautiful shots in their robes around the library, McEwan Hall, Old College, and the Meadows. Zuhri and Nisah wanted iconic Scottish scenery, so we spent a day in Glen Coe, capturing beauty spots like Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Stirling Castle, and the Forth Rail Bridge.
For more info about pricing, check out my vacation portrait pages, or just get in touch at alijayphotography@gmail.com or 07885930579.
Let’s make your graduation photos a beautiful, personalised story of your time in Edinburgh and Scotland.
