Most of my photo sessions tend to be held outdoors in nature, so it’s always a fun change of pace when I get to feature local architecture in some way. I was thrilled when I was contacted to do UTD graduation photos for this senior at the University of Texas Dallas in Richardson. We met on campus on a late afternoon to simply walk around and photograph at a few of his favorite locations.
One of the things I always ask seniors is how they would like to use their photos upon graduation. Evan wanted to make sure he had a few photos that could be used for both headshots and job interviews. We started by taking a few images at the tried-and-true go to spots for UTD graduation photos, but quickly moved on from there. It’s always important to me that I deliver galleries full of variety and consistency to my clients. For graduation photos, that means capturing not just the essence of campus life and graduation, but also photographing images that can be used personally and professionally for years to come.
Evan’s neutral business attire matched the architectural style of campus perfectly. When selecting locations, I looked for areas that featured beautiful light, as well as a strong neutral color palette of black, navy, gray and reddish-browns that would play nicely with both his outfit and the color of his hair. I made sure to keep posing simple and natural, focusing on relaxed expressions that would showcase his easygoing personality. Other than that, we simply walked around campus, stopping to photograph at various spots along the way.
Looking to schedule your own UTD graduation photos in the near future? I would love to speak with you more about what you have envisioned! Be sure to get in touch today and we can set something up!
Christina Freeman is a Dallas portrait photographer based out of Anna, TX, serving McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Wylie, Lucas, Celina, Richardson, Melissa and other north DFW communities.