St. Petersburg Grad Photographer: A Graduation Session at USF St. Petersburg


Graduation is a milestone worth celebrating, and this session at the USF St. Petersburg campus captured the excitement of that moment against one of the city's most photogenic backdrops.


Graduation Portraits at USF St. Petersburg


We spent the session moving through the USF St. Petersburg campus, using the shaded walkways, palm lined courtyards, and classic campus architecture to create a variety of looks throughout the shoot. A few outfit changes along the way gave the session even more range, from polished and put together to relaxed and fun.


Waterfront Portraits on the Pier


As the session continued, we made our way down to the waterfront, where the open sky and pier gave us a completely different feel for the back half of the shoot. The soft evening light over the water made for some of the standout images of the day, a perfect way to round out a graduation milestone.


Why USF St. Petersburg is Great for Grad Photos


The USF St. Petersburg campus is one of the best spots in the city for graduation photos, offering a mix of collegiate architecture, lush greenery, and direct waterfront access all in one location. It's an ideal setting for a graduate who wants photos that feel both personal and tied to where they spent their college years.


St. Petersburg Graduation Photography


This graduation session is a great example of how much variety the USF St. Petersburg campus offers for a grad photo shoot. If you're planning your own graduation photos in St. Petersburg, take a look through more of our portrait galleries or check out pricing and packages to start planning your session.


Congratulations on this exciting milestone.


Planning your own graduation photo session in St. Petersburg? Get in touch and let's start planning.

Smiling graduate wearing a yellow stole poses in a white dress along a brick building corridor.
Young woman in white dress holding graduation cap smiles over shoulder in brick school hallway.
Smiling female graduate in white dress and gold sash holds cap beside bronze bull statue outdoors.
Graduate in white dress and yellow sash poses beside a large bronze bull statue outdoors.
Young woman in white dress poses by elegant fountain courtyard surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers.
Young woman in white dress poses in front of decorative water fountain surrounded by lush green trees.
Smiling graduate in black cap and gown with yellow sash poses outdoors near flowering trees and fountain.
Graduate in cap and gown with gold sash poses proudly near fountain on university campus grounds.
Smiling graduate in cap and gown with yellow sash poses by a fountain surrounded by lush greenery.
Young woman in white sleeveless dress smiling among vibrant red tropical plants outdoors.
A smiling graduate in black cap and gown with yellow sash poses under a floral arch of vibrant pink bougainvillea.
Young woman in black graduation gown with yellow stole smiles outdoors under flowering vines.
Young woman in white dress holding yellow graduation stole, posing on campus walkway with string lights in trees.
Young woman in black graduation gown with green trim poses outdoors near trees with warm string lights.
Graduate in black cap and gown with yellow sash poses near marina at dusk.
Graduate in black cap and gown with yellow stole poses at marina waterfront during twilight ceremony photos.
Woman in yellow dress holding tablet aloft near marina at dusk with sailboats in background.
Young woman in white dress holding yellow graduation gown poses by marina at dusk with sailboats in background.
Smiling graduate in white dress and yellow sash sitting on concrete steps holding a diploma.
Young woman in white dress holding black graduation gown on outdoor steps, smiling over shoulder.
Smiling young woman in white dress with gold and green graduation sash leaning against a pillar.
Young woman with long wavy hair smiling, wearing a white sleeveless top and pearl necklace, professional headshot.