Cap and Gown Sessions in Worcester, MA

Cap and gown sessions are popular here in Worcester and the reason why is pretty obvious. In addition to high schools, Worcester is home to Clark University, WPI, Worcester State University, Assumption University, the College of the Holy Cross, Quinsigamond Community College, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and several nearby colleges like Anna Maria. Boy, was that a keyword drop or what? Point is there are an above average number of people graduating in the Worcester area and cap and gown sessions are one way to celebrate and remember this event.

These sessions are pretty laid-back and are as simple or as collaborative as you want. Some people want to use props and be really involved in the process while others just want a few photos in their cap and gown. I can accomodate both. I also do a lot of cap and gown sessions with friend groups which are always a blast.

Another thing that the Worcester area has a lot of are beautiful parks and college campuses. From Elm Park and Institute Park to Moore State Park (I know, that’s technically Paxton) there are plenty of places to pick from no matter what vibe you are going for.

Check out some of my favorite cap and gown sessions below and reach out if you’re interested. Sessions start at $300. Email me at tomgodfreyphoto@gmail.com or use the form below. You can also find more info by visiting my dedicated cap and gown page.

Cap and Gown Photography in Worcester, MA

Cap and gown photography has always been around. It is a great way to celebrate a graduation - whether that’s a high school graduation or college graduation. It became more meaningful during the pandemic when graduation ceremonies full of family and friends stopped being a thing. The photos from these sessions became more important because they were how friends and family experienced some bit of our academic accomplishment - especially if they didn’t watch your ceremony on a grainy livestream. My first cap and gown session took place in Shrewsbury in 2020 and since then have become an in-demand service that I offer all around the Worcester area.

I approach cap and gown sessions like every other session - stress free. I keep my posing pretty natural and the mood light. Most sessions usually last 45mins to an hour or so but there is no real time limit - though I do offer a short and sweet mini-session for these. We usually do a mix of portraits in your robe and in normal clothing in a few different spots as the setting allows. You are more than welcome to invite some of your immediate family along for some group photos but I suggest you keep this group pretty tight - most people feel a little weird with a ton of people staring at them getting photos taken.

Cap and gown sessions with friends is also popular - especially to celebrate high school graduations. This makes sense, right? I mean, high school is just as much about social connections as it is about academics. These sessions are a mix of mini individual portraits and fun group shots that will 100 percent involve at least one cap throwing.

Check out some photos from recent cap and gown sessions below and head to my dedicated page for pricing and booking info- with college graduation around the corner the coming weekends will book quickly!

Learn more by visiting my cap and gown page. Sessions start at $300.

Clare and Julian: A Sunset Engagement at Holy Cross

Wow, what a busy few weeks. I am just getting around to sharing Clare and Julian’s engagement session photos from last month. This was my first engagement session in a while and it was my first time ever setting foot on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross despite driving by it a thousand times a week.

When Clare and Julian first reached out to me about shooting their engagement session at Holy Cross they knew that they wanted to capture the sunset. It made total sense because they had spent a lot of time walking around the campus during dusk during the pandemic. It makes even more sense when you factor in the fact that the Holy Cross campus sits on a massive hill that towers over the city. The views are killer and the campus exists in its own little world.

I liked Clare and Julian from the start. We had a lot in common and a laidback attitude and sense of humor being part of that. It was a lot of fun walking around their haunts on the verge of their graduation from medical school. We even found a little time for a few cap and gown photos.

We had actually postponed their session because there was some possible rain and definite clouds coming in for their original date. I love shooting in cloudy weather - I actually prefer it - but the vibe is totally different and when you want a sunset session a cloudy day just aren’t going to cut it. It was 100 percent worth the wait!

Check out some of my faves from my session with Clare and Julian!