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Graduation Portraits at The University of Alabama

October 25, 2023

As a University of Alabama graduation photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing countless memorable moments for students transitioning from academic life to their exciting futures. While graduates have traditionally worn white dresses or neutral outfits under their caps and gowns, I wanted to share a quick and easy way to inject some color into […]

Spring Graduation Portraits at the University of Alabama

October 10, 2023

Hey friends! I have such a fun and informational post for you today. With my Spring 2024 Graduation session dates going live next week (but on Sunday, October 15th for my email list– you can join here!), I know many of you may be wondering when exactly is the BEST time to book your spring […]

Samford University Graduation Photos

September 25, 2023

Some of the most popular images I capture at my University of Alabama graduation sessions are photos of grads spraying champagne in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium. It’s such a celebratory image that has become iconic to grab during graduation sessions! Believe it or not, there’s more to just shaking and spraying the champagne bottle. While […]

Group Graduation portraits at the President's Mansion at The University of Alabama

August 11, 2023

Graduating college is an achievement worth celebrating, and I believe everything is more fun when celebrated with friends! Whether you have the same friend group from your freshman year dorm room or find new friends every semester in each class you take, graduation photos can be even more special when they are shot with the […]

November 10, 2022

Throw some confetti, because I am finally sharing my favorite shops for senior portrait outfits! This is a question I am asked all the time, and I love helping my seniors plan outfits for their senior portraits. Maybe you have an idea of what you want out of your senior portraits, but I get that […]

August 18, 2022

Okay, let’s be honest for a minute, friend.  First impressions are everything! A drape portrait from your high school senior portraits belongs in a frame at your house, not on your sorority recruitment resume and application! Yes, that photo is a classic that will be looked back on forever, but you want a standout headshot […]

August 12, 2021

Alabama Graduation Portrait Photographer, Olivia B. Photography Happy almost-Friday, friends! As classes are beginning soon and recruitment week is wrapping up, I have received more and more inquiries for fall graduation portrait sessions– and many of these inquiries have the same question: When is the best time to book my portrait session? The great thing […]

February 11, 2021

One of the first (and most exciting!) questions I ask my grads at their senior portrait session is, “What have you brought with you?” While I’m excited when grads come with their caps, gowns, cords and stoles in tow, I know we are in for a super fun session when they have a few extra […]

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