Purdue Grad Photos | Best Friends to Two Couples Grad Session

From Random Roommates to Lifelong Best Friends | Purdue Graduation Session

There’s something extra special about graduation sessions—but this one is a special story

Purdue Friend Graduation Pictures at The Engineering Fountain

I had the honor of photographing not just one, but two incredible couples celebrating their graduation from Purdue University. What made it even more meaningful is the story behind how these four are now taking graduation pictures together around the campus that became their first home away from their family home.

After choosing Purdue 4 years ago as their college decision, the next step was to start the roommate selection process. These then high school seniors girls filled out their housing forms, answering questions about them and their lifestyle. This was just the start of the random housing selection process that brought together two freshman roommates. Fast forward four years, and they’re walking away not only with degrees, they have been roommates for 4 years, and have a friendship that has become part of who they are.

Purdue Friend Graduation Pictures at Hovde Hall

Purdue Friend Graduation Pictures at Hovde Hall

Along the way the two of them became four with new connections found on campus! This group session was such a beautiful blend of celebration and connection. We captured each couple individually, each graduate, the girls and the boys from the Purdue Memorial Union arches, to the Purdue Bell Tower, Hovde Hall, The Engineering Fountain — and ended the session with a champagne spray at the arches by the Purdue Union.

Purdue Graduation Pictures at The Purdue Union Arches

Purdue Graduation Session at Purdue Bell Tower

Purdue Graduation Session at Hovde Hall

Purdue Graduation Session at Hovde Hall

To these graduates : your story is one of the best parts of college life. Not just the degree, but the people you meet along the way in West LaFayette at Purdue.

Purdue Graduation Pictures - Cap & Gown at Purdue Memorial Union

Cheers to friendship, love, and everything ahead.

Purdue Graduation Celebration - Champagne Spray

Purdue University Graduation Photos | West LaFayette Photographer

Purdue University on campus GRADUATION Pictures

It’s YOUR time to celebrate!

This is your moment to walk the campus dressed in your stole, cap, and gown—capturing your graduation at the place you’ve called home throughout your college journey. You will quickly feel how fast the days went from when you arrived on campus.

Looking back on my own college experience, I wish I had taken the time to capture it like this—which is exactly why I love offering these keepsake graduation sessions.

THE TIME IS NOW TO BOOK YOUR GRAD SESSION

Booking your graduation for mid-April to senior week is a great goal. Your gown will need to be returned shortly after graduation, so scheduling your session before graduation day ensures you’ll already have beautiful images to celebrate with.

Once your session is booked, the fun begins—choosing your locations!

Top on-campus location ideas (choose 2–3):

• Purdue Memorial Union Archways

• The Bell Tower

• The Engineering Fountain

• Outside Harry’s Chocolate Shop

• Hovde Hall Steps

• Your fraternity or sorority house

• Your major building

• Your freshman dorm or senior house

I’m here to help you create a graduation session that reflects your story in West Lafayette—before you turn the page and officially become an alum. Let’s make it unforgettable!

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign On Campus Graduation Photography Session | Christina Bailitz Photography

UIUC on campus GRADUATION TIME IS HERE

That last semester of college hits differently and it went way faster than you thought if I had to guess.

The number of years you will be in Champaign or Urbana based on your address will be different for each graduate but one thing that is the same is the finish line on their path which is graduation from University of Illinois. Campus has been your home away from home and you have created so many memories. Along the way you matured, met many new friends, acquired skills in and out of the class to bring into the next chapter of career or graduate education.

So before you head to your next chapter capturing pictures on campus will be a gift you hold for many years to come!!

When is the best time to book on campus graduation session?

I start traveling to campus late April and continue through May (not graduation weekend). I tend to book sessions on weekdays when the iconic spots are less crowded to avoid long wait times. If would like to use GEIS Memorial Stadium, please make sure the look into the process to enter so we can schedule accordingly

What do I need for my graduation session?

Cap & Gown (ironed/steamed) - Tassels - Stole that has been ironed

Graduation wear - dress/suit/shoes (girls bring sandals for walking)

Champagne is optional and will not be provided but clothing may need to be spot treated for champagne (we do the champagne spray at the end)

Can I take pictures with a group?

The answer is absolutely YES! I allow extra time for a group session for individual and group images to be taken.

How many locations can we take pictures at?

This will vary with each campus based on size and location popularity. I say to think of 3 to start and we can tailor for your timing.

What is the turn around time for pictures?

The turnaround time for pictures is two weeks but you can RUSH them for a fee and have them in 72 hours.