Guelph Grad Photos: graduation photos at the University of Guelph

University of Guelph graduate posing in her convocation gown in front of the Johnston Hall clock tower in autumn
A woman in a graduation gown sitting on the Guelph Gryphon sculpture on Campus
University of Guelph graduate sitting on the campus entrance sign at Gordon Street with the Gryphon statue behind him
Five University of Guelph graduates laughing together in convocation stoles in front of the Gryphon statue
University of Guelph graduate in a black convocation gown seated by the Portico on Johnston Green in spring
Five University of Guelph graduates in black convocation gowns and coloured hoods lined up on a sunlit campus green

  • Bookings

    Spots fill up fast. Reserve your session in minutes, from solo shoots to group sessions.

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  • Gallery

    Browse our grad gallery. Get ideas for your own session, from locations around campus to poses that actually look good.

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  • Session Prep Info

    Everything you need to know before your session, what to wear, what to bring, and how to look your absolute best on the day.

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  • Pricing

    Our entry level pricing starts at just $90. Simple, transparent packages for every grad, solo sessions, group shoots and more.

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A graduate in a white dress with a red stole sitting on the painted Cannon with one arm raised, campus buildings behind

Grad Photo Locations

University of Guelph is packed with stunning backdrops and we know every single one of them. Here are our favourite spots to shoot, so you can pick the vibe that feels like you.

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Grad Session Checklist

Five things to sort out between booking and shoot day. Most of them take ten minutes, and the only one worth starting early is your outfits.

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Two University of Guelph graduates together on the bench outside the red-brick hall.
A couple in regalia by the Gryphon statue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Everything you need to know about booking, what to expect on shoot day, how editing works, and when you get your photos.

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  • 50 Grad Caption Ideas

    Fifty original graduation caption ideas grouped by mood: proud, funny, sentimental, captions for parents to post, and short one-liners, plus how to time your…

  • About Us

    Guelph Grad Photos was started by a University of Guelph graduate who went looking for good convocation photos and could not find any that…

  • After You Book

    The full timeline from booking to photos on the wall: instant confirmation, a $50 deposit that holds your date, prep notes, the session, a…

  • Alumni Sessions

    Never got your grad photos? It is not too late. The campus looks the way you left it, sessions work exactly the same, and…

  • Book Now

    Book grad photos, headshots or event coverage at the University of Guelph. Choose your session type and go straight to the calendar.

  • Caps, Sashes and Stoles

    Ideas for personalising your grad regalia: decorated cap designs that photograph well, cultural sashes and stoles framed with respect, club and society stoles, and…

  • Careers

    No open roles just yet. Nothing is open right now, but if you love photography and want to be part of convocation season at…

  • Clubs & Faculty

    Executive and team photos for student clubs and associations, and headshots and event coverage for University of Guelph faculties and departments. Tell us who…

  • Contact

    Tell us what you need: grad photos, headshots, an event, or something we have not thought of. Send the details and we will come…

  • Convocation Day, Planned

    A parent’s guide to convocation day on campus: how the day actually runs, the parking and walking realities, when the campus is quietest for…

  • Delivery Policy

    Everything we deliver is digital. How your photos reach you, how long it takes, how long we keep your gallery, and how AI-assisted editing…

  • Events

    Formals, banquets, club socials and ceremonies. Tell us the date and who you are and we will come back with availability and a price.

  • Fall, Spring or Winter

    The honest seasonal guide to grad photos on campus: peak October colour, spring blossom and convocation energy, winter’s quiet snow light, summer’s long golden…

  • Family in Your Photos

    How to bring parents, siblings and grandparents into part of your grad session: family joins for a portion, you keep your solo time, and…

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    The questions grads actually ask us, from pricing and deposits to rain, regalia and how your gallery works. 23 answers, written from a year…

  • Gallery

    Grad photos from real sessions across the University of Guelph campus and the Arboretum. Browse the spots and the style before you book your…

  • Gift a Grad Session

    How parents and family gift a grad photo session: pay the deposit in your name, we coordinate the date directly with your grad, and…

  • Golden Hour, Explained

    Why the hour before sunset flatters everyone: soft directional light, warm limestone and no squinting, what golden hour looks like at the Portico, Johnston…

  • Grad Photo Locations

    Every grad photo spot on the University of Guelph campus and in the Arboretum, zone by zone: what each one is good for, and…

  • Grad photos

    Grad photo packages and pricing by group size. Signature and Premium, from $200 and $300 solo.

  • Grad Photos With Your Dog

    How to bring your dog into your grad photos on campus: the leash-friendly rules, the spots that work best with a dog, what to…

  • Grad Session Checklist

    Everything to sort out between booking your grad session and shoot day. Outfits, props and the practical bits, in the order they need doing.

  • Group Grad Photos Guide

    The complete guide to group grad photos at the University of Guelph: the campus zones that hold a big group, per-person pricing, what to…

  • Guelph Grad Backdrops

    Fifty grad photo backdrops on the University of Guelph campus and in the Arboretum, zone by zone: the Gryphon statue and the gates, Johnston…

  • Headshots

    Professional headshots on the University of Guelph campus. One session, $100, $50 deposit to book.

  • Inspo Book

    Poses, places and group ideas from real grad sessions on the University of Guelph campus, plus every planning guide in one place. Screenshot what…

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  • Our Mission

    How Guelph Grad Photos works and who we work for: names and pronouns, culture and faith, your photos your say, accessibility at sessions and…

  • Pricing

    Tell us your group size and we will show you both packages with your exact price. A $50 deposit confirms it and the balance…

  • Prints Worth Framing

    A practical guide to printing your grad photos: which sizes our full-resolution files support, canvas versus framed paper versus metal, matte versus glossy, and…

  • Privacy Policy

    What we collect, why, who helps us look after it, how we use AI, your gallery keys, and what you can ask us to…

  • Promotions

    No offers running right now. We run the occasional seasonal offer around convocation, and when one goes live it lands on this page first.…

  • Reviews

    Every Google review Guelph Grad Photos has received is five stars. Read them word for word, see highlights from recent sessions, and add your…

  • Search

    Search everything on Guelph Grad Photos. Every page on the site, with a photo, filtered instantly as you type.

  • Sessions by Program

    How grad sessions change by program: regalia colours by degree, engineering iron rings, DVM and OVC traditions, master’s and PhD regalia, nursing pins, and…

  • Sessions for Every Body

    Accessible grad photo sessions on campus: step-free routes to the classic backdrops, seated and standing poses that both look intentional, pacing with built-in rest…

  • Shoot Day

    Everything you need to know before your grad photo session on the University of Guelph campus: what to wear, the colours that photograph best,…

  • Stage Photos vs. a Campus Session

    The official on-stage convocation photo and a guided campus session do completely different jobs. An honest comparison of what each one captures, what editing…

  • Terms of Service

    Booking, the deposit and the balance, moving or cancelling, your gallery and its keys, copyright and your licence, your photos in our marketing, and…

  • The International Grad’s Guide

    Grad photos planned for international students: a 48-hour sneak peek your family abroad sees fast, timing a session around your flight home, printing anywhere…

  • The Outfit Lookbook

    What to wear for grad photos on campus: colours that work against limestone, greenery and brick, why solids beat prints, dressing around your regalia,…

  • The Weather Plan

    What happens if it rains on your grad session: we watch the forecast with you, light rain often photographs beautifully, and heavier rain means…

  • When to Book Your Session

    A straight answer on booking timing: why convocation weeks fill first, when Guelph’s fall colour peaks, why golden-hour slots go before everything else, and…

  • Your Headshot, Working For You

    How to get a LinkedIn headshot that earns the click: what recruiters read in under a second, crop and framing rules, what backgrounds say…

  • Your Photos

    Where your finished grad photos live. Sign in to your private online gallery to view, download and share your photos.

Where we shoot

The spots.

  • A couple in regalia by the Gryphon statue.

    Gryphon Statue

    Southeast Campus Entry

  • A graduate in a white dress with a red stole sitting on the painted Cannon with one arm raised, campus buildings behind

    The Cannon

    Around the UC Hub

  • A graduate in a black gown holding her cap on her head in front of the Johnston Hall clock tower at the University of Guelph.

    Johnston Clock Tower

    Heart of Campus

  • Two University of Guelph grads in graduation gowns sitting on a balcony with trees and a clear sky in the background.

    North Side

    Macdonald Institute & LANG

  • a Guelph grad on the University of Guelph campus, sitting on a large red chair with a black design, outdoors. The photo is from Guelph Grad Photos. The background is the Gryphon Alumni Stadium on the University of Guelph Campus.

    Gryphon Alumni Stadium

    Athletics Complex

  • The Arboretum

    East Campus Gardens

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