Senior Portraits & Graduation Photos
Senior portraits and graduation photos with photographer Angie Shvaya in Sacramento start at $500 for a 45–60 minute session, with 40–60 edited images delivered in a private online gallery within 2 weeks.
Celebrate your achievement with natural-light graduation portraits. From the Capitol steps to the Tower Bridge, we photograph your milestone at Sacramento's most iconic locations with natural light and genuine emotion.
Starting at $500
Senior Portraits & Graduation Photos in Sacramento at a glance
- Photographer
- Angie Shvaya, a natural-light photographer based in Sacramento, CA
- Where
- On location in Sacramento and across Northern California. You and Angie choose the spot during planning.
- Packages
- Graduation Session: $500+ (45–60 minutes, 40–60 edited photos). Grad Duo + Headshots: Custom quote (60 minutes, 40–50 edited photos).
- Delivery
- Edited images in a private online gallery within 2 weeks
- How to book
- Send your date, location ideas and what you have in mind through the inquiry form, or call (916) 735-6145. Angie confirms availability and the plan with you before anything is booked.
Updated October 25, 2026
How does graduation photography with Angie work?
Graduation photography is a portrait session celebrating academic milestones: high school senior portraits, college graduation photos, and post-ceremony celebrations. Captured By Angie offers 45-60 minute graduation sessions at iconic Sacramento landmarks including the Capitol building, Tower Bridge, UC Davis Arboretum, and Sacramento State campus. Each session includes 2-3 outfit changes, mixing cap and gown with casual looks, and is timed around golden hour for warm, cinematic natural light. Sessions are ideal for high school seniors, college graduates, and anyone marking an academic achievement in the Sacramento area. Deliverables include 40-60 individually edited images with a 2-week turnaround, delivered through a private online gallery. Booking is recommended 4-6 weeks in advance, especially for popular spring dates from March through May.
What is a graduation session in Sacramento like?
Sacramento is home to graduates celebrating milestones at every level, and the local scenery provides a meaningful backdrop for their achievement. Sessions near the Capitol building, Tower Bridge, and Old Sacramento waterfront capture that sense of accomplishment in a setting that feels personal: not a generic studio backdrop, but a place that was part of the journey. The best time to shoot here is the hour before sunset when warm light floods the Capitol grounds and Tower Bridge glows gold, when the light wraps around the graduate and everything looks cinematic. A meeting point can be planned around street parking and public lots near Capitol Mall and Old Sacramento, and from there the session is a relaxed walk through the area's most photogenic spots. Whether you walked the stage last week or want to mark the moment at your own pace, cap-and-gown formals mixed with casual outfit changes tell the full story of who you are right now. Afterward, many grads head to coffee shops and restaurants in Midtown for a pre-session meetup or post-session celebration to celebrate: still riding the high from the session.
What to expect
We walk through your chosen location together: no standing in one spot the whole time
Bring 2-3 outfits and we will mix cap & gown with casual looks that show your personality
Sessions are timed around golden hour for that warm, cinematic light Sacramento is known for
Expect a relaxed, fun hour: I give direction but leave room for real expressions
Siblings, parents, or friends are welcome to jump in for a few frames at the end
How much does graduation photography cost in Sacramento?
$500+
45–60 minutes · 40–60 edited photos
High school seniors, college grads at Sacramento landmarks
Custom quote
60 minutes · 40–50 edited photos
Two grads (or a grad + a friend) wanting cap-and-gown portraits plus polished professional headshots in one shared 60-minute session
2 weeks
On location: Capitol, Tower Bridge, UC Davis, or your campus
40–60 edited images
Is this the right session for you?
High school seniors, college graduates, and anyone marking an academic milestone. Whether you just walked the stage at Sac State or you are finishing up at UC Davis, this session captures the version of you right now: confident, accomplished, ready for what comes next.
Book & plan your session
Choose locations & outfits
Shoot day: relaxed, fun, real
Receive your gallery
Senior portraits for Sacramento high schools
Seniors from any school can book a session. These are the high schools in and around Sacramento. Mention your school when you inquire so the plan can include your letterman jacket, cap, stole and school colors.
- C. K. McClatchy High SchoolSacramento City Unified School District
- Hiram W. Johnson High SchoolSacramento City Unified School District
- John F. Kennedy High SchoolSacramento City Unified School District
- Luther Burbank High SchoolSacramento City Unified School District
- Rosemont High SchoolSacramento City Unified School District
- Grant Union High SchoolTwin Rivers Unified School District
- Christian Brothers High SchoolPrivate, Catholic
- St. Francis Catholic High SchoolPrivate, Catholic (all-girls)
Want a few frames at school? Most campuses need permission from the school office, so ask before the session. If campus access is not possible, the session moves to a nearby park or street and your school shows up through what you wear.
Book your graduation session
Natural-light graduation photos across Sacramento and Northern California. Reach out to check availability and reserve your date.
Graduation Photos questions
Senior portraits and graduation photos with photographer Angie Shvaya in Sacramento start at $500 for a 45–60 minute session, with 40–60 edited images delivered in a private online gallery within 2 weeks. Packages: Graduation Session: $500+ (45–60 minutes, 40–60 edited photos). Grad Duo + Headshots: Custom quote (60 minutes, 40–50 edited photos).
The Graduation Session package covers 45–60 minutes on location and includes 40–60 edited images, delivered in a private online gallery within 2 weeks. Other options: Grad Duo + Headshots (custom quote).
Send your date, location ideas and what you have in mind through the inquiry form, or call (916) 735-6145. Angie confirms availability and the plan with you before anything is booked.
Yes. Seniors from any school can book. In and around Sacramento that includes C. K. McClatchy High School, Hiram W. Johnson High School, John F. Kennedy High School, Luther Burbank High School, Rosemont High School, Grant Union High School, Christian Brothers High School and St. Francis Catholic High School. Most campuses need permission from the school office for photos on school grounds, so ask before your session; otherwise the session uses a nearby park or street and brings in your school colors and letterman jacket.
Spring is the most popular, March through May, because the light is warm and campus is in full bloom. But Sacramento has great shooting conditions almost year-round. If you want fall foliage or summer golden hour, those work too. Just book early for spring dates since they fill fast.
Yes, and I recommend it. Most grads bring a cap & gown look plus one or two casual outfits. We will plan quick change spots at your location so transitions feel seamless. Three outfits is the sweet spot for a 60-minute session.
You can request a graduation session at UC Davis, Sacramento State, Sierra College, ARC, or another local campus. Share the landmarks you want to include so we can confirm access, walking time, light, and any photography permissions before choosing the route.
Four to six weeks is ideal, especially for spring sessions. If you are a planner, inquiring two to three months out gives us more time to find a suitable date. Last-minute sessions happen when my schedule allows, but the best golden-hour time slots go first.
College campus guides
- UC Davis graduation photos: campus spots and timing
- Sacramento State graduation photos: campus spots and timing
- Sacramento City College graduation photos: campus spots and timing
- American River College graduation photos: campus spots and timing
- Cosumnes River College graduation photos: campus spots and timing
- Folsom Lake College graduation photos: campus spots and timing
- Jessup University and Sierra College graduation photos: campus spots and timing
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“Angie made us feel so comfortable from the very first minute. We were nervous about being in front of the camera, but she guided us through every moment. The photos turned out better than we ever imagined — they actually look like us.”
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