Julian Perez Photography
Caps off to everything you earned.

Graduation

Solo, group, and family grad sessions across the DMV — permit handling included.

Your graduation marks a once-in-a-lifetime milestone — cap, gown, proud smiles, and all the people who helped you get here.

My goal is to capture every bit of that excitement in vibrant, timeless portraits. I handle the planning, posing, and permits (as needed) so you can celebrate stress-free.

Solo, squad, or full-family — pick the version of graduation day you're celebrating below, with permit handling for the National Mall and monuments available whenever you need it.

Solo

Signature Graduate

Most popular

A full-featured session that lets us capture both the classic cap-and-gown shots and your individual style

$350
60 minutes
  • 1–2 locations
  • 25+ edited photos
  • 2 outfits
  • Permit assistance
  • Online gallery with download + print rights
  • 72-hour sneak peek
  • 2-week turnaround

Mini Cap & Gown

Quick cap & gown portraits for grads on a budget

$225
30 minutes
  • 1 location
  • 15+ edited photos
  • 1 outfit
  • Online gallery with download + print rights
  • 1-week turnaround

Group

Study Group Session

Document the squad that survived your late-night study sessions (or karaoke nights)

$360
Base (2 graduates) · +$60 per additional graduate
90 minutes
  • 1–2 nearby locations
  • 50+ edited photos
  • 5+ portraits per graduate
  • Group shots
  • Shared gallery with download + print rights
  • 72-hour sneak peek

Family Graduation Session

Celebrate together with portraits that blend cap-and-gown pride and candid family joy

$325
Base (4 people) · +$25 per additional family member
60 minutes
  • 1 location
  • 30+ edited photos
  • Solo and family combinations
  • Posed and candid moments

Add-ons

  • National Mall / Monument permit handling
    $150
  • Rush gallery delivery (48 hours)
    $75
  • Additional location (within 5 mi)
    $50
  • Extra hour of coverage
    $150

Questions or unique ideas? I'm all ears — use the inquiry form or email me directly to start planning your perfect graduation session.

Frequently asked

How much do graduation photos cost in the DC area?
Solo grad sessions start at $225 for a 30-minute Mini Cap & Gown and go up to $350 for the 60-minute Signature Graduate with two outfits and multiple locations. Group sessions start at $360 for two graduates.
Can you take graduation photos at the National Mall or monuments?
Yes — the National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, and other monuments are popular spots for DC-area graduation sessions. I handle the permit process for you as a $150 add-on so you don't have to worry about the paperwork.
Do you offer group graduation sessions for friends?
I do! The Study Group Session starts at $360 for two graduates and adds $60 per additional grad. Each person gets at least 5 individual portraits plus group shots — a great way to split the cost and celebrate together.
Can my family be in the graduation photos too?
Absolutely. The Family Graduation Session ($325 for 60 minutes) is designed for exactly that — solo cap-and-gown portraits mixed with proud family shots. Extra family members are just $25 each beyond the base group of four.
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