We always love to see photography from a unique and different perspective, so when we see angles like this next one, we have fun with it!

Here is a closeup detail photo for the College of Agriculture.

And when we get the chance, we love to get a quick photo of family and friends that happen to be there during the graduation photography session.

We always encourage bringing props for some fun photos. We also clean up afterwards (which we wish some other photographers would kindly do)!

And you have to love the decorated graduation cap.

It’s quite a beautiful campus near sunset at CPP. The funny thing is the campus has changed since the CLA building was removed, as seen in the background of this grad photo session.

When life gives you flowers, we like to think our pictures get a little rosier.

There is a gazebo in the middle of the Rose garden at Cal Poly Pomona (CPP for short).

There is also a lovely bridge in the Japanese Garden at CPP also.

And what grad photo session wouldn’t be complete without a large CPP logo at dusk?

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Starting at the Fantasyland Castle in Disneyland

I love this photo in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland, which is the picturesque entrance to Fantasyland.

Here’s using the iconic Disneyland Carousel (also known as the King Arthur Carousel) as a backdrop for these graduation photography portraits. We do a lot a photography sessions at Disneyland, so check out the many other examples we have on our blog.

And they aren’t graduation photos without a cap and gown.

Toontown Grad Photos

After Fantasyland, we hopped up to Toontown for grad photos at Mickey’s house.

And yes, there is a graduation pin that you can pick up at the Disneyland City Hall.

And you gotta love retaking a photo from the past in the same spot over It’s a Small World ride.

California Adventures Graduation Photography

We headed over to California Adventures, since the background of the Incredicoaster and the Pixar’s Pal-a-round is unmatched. It was previously known as the Sun Wheel and Mickey’s Fun Wheel, but we like to call it the Death wheel (You can get soooooooo dizzy on the sliding ones).

Gotta love doing graduation photos with the Pixar Pier in the background, capped off with a cap and gown.

And it’s always a good time to bust out your letters jacket for the grad portraits.

Finishing the Session in Carsland

We wrapped the session in Carsland.

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Starting Graduation Photos at Fantasyland

Gotta love starting the session with a Genie to grant three wishes as you transition into another phase of life!

The Sleeping Beauty Castle is an icon of not just Fantasyland, but of the whole of Disney. So of course we have to use it as an essential background for our graduation photography.

And of course it’s not a graduation photography session without a cap and gown photo.

Some more Fun Grad Photos in Toontown

Toontown is a great place for silly and fun graduation photos, with the cartoony curves and theming.

Finishing the Graduation Photos at DCA

We hopped over to Disney California Adventures to finish the session in front of the DCA Pixar Pal-A-Round ferris wheel. It’s definitely one of the most recognizable and iconic backgrounds in Orange County.

And then we wandered over to Cars Land for more fun grad photos.

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Starting the Grad Photos at CPP

We usually start the session with basic graduation portraits, often feeling out the comfort level of the student. After that, we can ease into the rest of session in a way that is fun and easy to do.

Here is a grad photo in front of the CLA Building at CPP. It is currently being demolished, so this icon of the campus will soon be gone!

More Grad Photos in the Cal Poly Pomona Rose Garden

There is a rose garden in the middle of campus that has a gazebo and rows of beautiful, blooming roses. This is a great backdrop for some graduation photography.

Having some fun with Confetti in our Grad Photos

Cal Poly Pomona Grad Photos

These are graduation photos taken at Cal Poly Pomona (or CPP for short). You can see many more graduation photography at CPP on our website, which shows how each portrait session is unique and based on the individual student. This session takes place on the Pomona Campus of the CSU Polytechnic universities, including the rose garden and the soon to be demolished CLA Building. Crazy to think that the grad photos in front of the CLA Building will signify a transition in the history of the campus.

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Let’s Start with Confetti!

We started with blowing confetti off the top of her cap, which is always a fun graduation photo!

Then we started getting graduation photos around Bonelli Park, using the many trees and brushes as a natural backdrop.

More Nursing Grad Photos in Bonelli Park

This log is a favorite spot of ours, usually for family photos here in San Dimas.

Here she is with her supporting husband, so why not get a few quick couple photos of them together!

Fun Grad Photos with Champagne

What set of graduation photos would be complete without a little champagne? So we shook it up and had a go at it!

San Dimas Nursing Graduation Photography

Here is an example of a graduation photography portrait session done in a natural setting, specifically Bonelli Park in San Dimas. {K} had just graduated with her nurse practitioner degree and is celebrating with grad photos. Some graduation photos are done on campus, often where the student graduated (though sometimes not for convenience). Some are done in another setting, such as these ones done a local park. Make sure to contact Judy for your ideas and book a session today!

Make sure to look around our website for more examples of our work on our website, including more graduation portraits. We also have our instagram account @DreamsDarlings, which has more recent examples of our work (like photos in almond blossoms). We do a wide range of family photography and other photography, so inquire on our contact page to get in touch with Judy.

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Grad Photos at the Claremont Colleges

We started with some cap and gown grad photos on the campus grounds.

Here is her stole for her gown.

We thought that this was a cool grad photo, with the modern glass and lens flares coming from the sun.

This is another cool shot with the water reflection (and the window reflection to boot!) really making the grad portrait.

And Some Family Photos at the Claremont Colleges

We also took the time to do some family photos with the dad, mom, and brother.

And Walking Around For More Portraits

Claremont Grad Photos and Family Photos

Dreams and Darlings does graduation and family photography in the Eastern LA County region. Claremont is the last city on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, right before it turns into San Bernardino County. The Claremont Colleges are a collection of seven colleges all on one large campus, having arguably one of the most scenic and pretty campuses in Southern California. Doing grad photos at the Claremont Colleges is something that we are very familiar with, including the fact that a permit is required for any on-campus photography, including grad photos.

Doing family photography and graduation portraits is a pet passion of Judy, the owner of Dreams and Darlings. When not covering wedding events, Judy captures the lives and love of the many families she has touched. Some are previous brides and grooms, now starting their new families. Some are older families watching their young ones leave the nest to attend a university or college. Contact Judy to reserve a portrait photography session today!

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Starting Graduation Photos at the California Botanical Garden

The California Botanical Gardens are a special and hidden gem in Eastern Los Angeles County. It’s located right north of the Claremont Colleges, which is where we went for the second half of the graduation photography portrait session.

Claremont Colleges Grad Photos

After graduation portraits at the California Botanical Garden, we headed over to the Claremont Colleges for more grad photos. I think it’s considered one of the more beautiful college campuses un Southern California. Our recent grad actually graduated from UCSC, but her family is here locally in the Claremont area, which made the family photos much easier.

We then did some fun grad photos with confetti, placed on her cap.

Here is a great graduation photo of confetti being blown off the the top of her grad cap.

And of course it’s always a tradition to celebrate a graduation with a bottle of champagne!

Claremont Colleges Family and Graduation Photography

This is a great example of a graduation portrait photography session done in two locations in Claremont: the California Botanical Garden and the Claremont Colleges. Being from San Dimas, we consider the City of Claremont to be in our neighborhood. They are both local treasures and amazing for both grad photos and family photos. You can see many more examples of our work on our website, including many more examples of grad photos.

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Starting at the UCSB Front Gate for Grad Photos

The front gate of UC Santa Barbara is a popular place for graduation photography, and there was even a line to get in front of it for grad photos.

Wandering around the UCSB Campus for Grad Photos

We then wandered around campus getting photos at different spots with our recent grad.

And then we did some UCSB family photography with the grad and her proud family.

And you gotta love a completely random moment with a huge stack of pizza boxes. This is very symbolic of the university experience and finals week.

We walked around the nearby bay at UCSB for more campus graduation photography.

And we finished off the session with this really cute family photo.

UC Santa Barbara Graduation Photography

This is a great example of UC Santa Barbara graduation photos around the campus and in front of the front gate. grad photos are a great way to commemorate the end of a long time earning a degree at University of California Santa Barbara. We also did family photography with the grad and her parents (and sister) while we were at it. We often like to incorporate some family photos into our graduation sessions. Make sure to check around our website for more examples of family photography and graduation photography. We also have our instagram @dreamsdarlings, which has many more recent examples of our photography (even silly photos of our daughters with confetti).

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