Amanda's Law School Graduation


What better occasion to commemorate than the completion of a graduate degree? The countless hours, the late night study sessions, the tears (her words, not mine). Amanda asked me to capture some photos to celebrate her law school graduation in front of the Charles L. Brieant Courthouse and on her Pace Law School campus. In case you were wondering, yes, many Elle Woods references were made throughout our shoot...

Graduate in purple regalia standing on courthouse steps in front of classical architecture.
Back view of graduation cap with gold tassel and blonde hair at courthouse.
Graduate in blue and purple regalia posed on the steps of federal courthouse.
Graduate celebrating in academic regalia at the Charles L. Brieant courthouse entrance.
Close up of 2023 graduation tassel against courthouse background.
Graduation photo taken in front of the Charles L. Brieant United States Courthouse with classical stone columns.
Graduate in purple and blue regalia sitting on courthouse steps in celebratory pose.

After snapping some shots in front of the courthouse, we ventured over to the Pace Law School campus where Amanda spent the greater half of the last few years. The Preston Hall building gave off major Harry Potter vibes as we took photos on the staircase. It was fun to see Amanda's fellow classmates continue to come and go from the building as they wrapped up their semester.

Gothic architecture building entrance with stone details and arched doorway.
Graduation portrait against stone column wearing white blazer and blue vest.
Close-up graduation portrait showing regalia details and purple accent scarf.
Graduate wearing traditional black cap with purple and blue academic regalia.
Professional portrait against stone building wearing white blazer and blue vest.
Gothic stone archway entrance with steps leading to wooden doors surrounded by greenery.

At this point in the shoot, we started to really loosen up and even brought out the celebratory champagne! Amanda's boyfriend Mike crashed our session and jumped in for a few snaps and a champagne covered smooch. Our session then morphed into part couples shoot, part professional headshots as we continued to snap away on campus. It's always helpful when you have very photogenic models...

Celebratory graduation moment between two people on campus grounds near stone building.
Graduate popping champagne bottle celebration on university lawn in academic regalia.
A couple poses outdoors in front of stone architecture and greenery wearing coordinated spring outfits.
A couple sitting together on concrete steps sharing an intimate moment in coordinated casual attire.
A romantic couple sharing a tender kiss while sitting together on stone steps.
A woman in a white blazer with gold buttons poses against a stone wall with wavy blonde hair.