Duke University Graduation Photography


Wenjia is a Class of 2025 Graduate from the Duke University School of Law. If you've ever been on Duke's campus during commencement, you know how busy it gets. This session in particular was taken on the day of graduation, so there was around 500 people near the chapel, including other photographers, families and graduates. But goes to show that you can still get amazing graduation photos even on the busiest day of the year! Duke's campus offers so many stunning backdrops, from the iconic Duke chapel to the gorgeous greenery. By knowing how to work with light and position graduates, there are ways to make these photos feel calm and personal even if there are huge crowds around.


For Wenjia's session we focused on getting clean, professional portraits around Duke Chapel, and also incorporating natural moments that feel real and not overly posed.


I am a graduation photographer based in Raleigh, NC, and I regularly photograph graduation sessions through the Triangle, including at Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, and NC State.


If you're thinking about booking Duke University graduation photos, here's a few helpful tips!

  • Book early, especially for spring season
  • Don't be afraid of graduation crowds, however scheduling a less crowded day will make for a more peaceful session!
  • Allow extra time for spots such as Duke Chapel
  • Choose a photographer familiar with the best spots at Duke!


If you'd like to book me for your graduation photos, click here!

Graduate in white dress and blue stole poses in front of Gothic stone archways during graduation photoshoot.
A graduate in a blue floral dress and navy sash poses elegantly against classical stone columns in outdoor portraits.
A person in a white dress poses gracefully under stone archways in an outdoor garden setting.
Someone in a white dress and blue blazer sits casually on concrete steps while smiling and leaning against a metal railing.
A person sits on a stone wall overlooking lush green grass with historic castle-like architecture in the background.
A person sits casually on a white stone railing in an outdoor garden setting with green foliage in the foreground.
A dancer in a white dress performs graceful movements under stone archways at a historic building.
A sequence of celebratory poses in a blue graduation gown against a gothic stone building backdrop.
Graduate in white dress and cap poses under ornate stone archways on a sunny day.
Graduation photos taken in a beautiful stone archway with sunlit columns and greenery in the background.
A series of graduation photos taken on a garden path with yellow flowers and Gothic architecture in the background.
Graduate in cap and gown sits on stone steps of historic building for graduation photos.
Person walking through a series of Gothic stone archways on a sunny day at a university campus.
Graduate in academic regalia poses on a sunny day with a gothic university building visible in the background.
Person in a navy blue graduation gown jumps for joy in front of ornate white gothic cathedral arches.