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SUMMER ISSUE | SUMMER 202 2
THE ONTARION
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Candid shots are your chance to have fun with your grad photos. Experiment with any kind of angle or pose you like.
Tips for shooting your own grad photos How to take fun and unique graduation photos that will capture memories for a lifetime ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY NICOLAS BUCK
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raduating this summer but forgot to get photos taken? Don’t stress–you still have plenty of time to shoot your own! Here are some quick tips and tricks on how to take amazing grad photos that you will be able to proudly display and look back on for years to come. Your grad photos can be formal or more on the fun side, depending on your angles, poses, and locations. So get ready to fill your camera roll and make some memories!
Darimee Azmal is graduating from the University of Guelph this year with an honours in psychology. Congrats, Darimee!
Formal
The typical grad photo is usually formal, meaning that there are no overly distracting elements
and the student is facing towards the camera. The framing is usually tighter as the graduate is the main focus of the shot. Shooting the photo in portrait rather than landscape will help to fit the subject in the photo. Be sure to pose in a comfortable way while you smile at the camera. Ideas: Classic portrait.
Candid
After the formal pictures are complete, you can get more creative and have fun with different angles and poses. For this type of photo, the subject doesn't need to be looking towards the camera and they can conduct themselves more naturally. During our photoshoot, our
model Darimee went with a pose that emphasized motion. She is turning her head and her grad cap appears to be blowing in the wind, adding some drama to the shot. Ideas: Wide Shot. Object in the foreground. Back turned to the camera.
Location Finding a location that is meaningful to you is essential, as it can allow you to memorialize your favourite spots on campus while also adding some flair to your pictures. Shooting these photos in landscape can help you capture more of the background within the photo. Ideas: Iconic locations at U of G include Johnston Green, the
