There's plenty of excitement to document on graduation day. Make sure you have all the supplies, products, and inspiration
you need to capture, print, and display these once-in-a-lifetime photos.
Take graduation photos that make the grade
Capture important moments of the day, such as the tossing of caps!
Peers are a significant part of graduation-don't forget to take group shots of your grad with their classmates.
Follow these tips for amazing graduation photos, and your grad won't be the only thing you're proud of that day:
Tell the story with pictures: Photograph a range of moments for a compelling narrative. For example: an anxious grad-to-be adjusting his cap and gown, proud parents on the sidelines, and the tossing of caps. Use your zoom to get close-ups without interrupting candid moments.
Include group shots: When taking group shots, don't forget to snap multiple pictures, because getting numerous sets of eyes to look in the same direction without blinking can be difficult.
Capture energy and movement: Graduation day is full of activity-try to incorporate movement in your photos to convey the hustle and bustle of the event.
Try crouching down: Aim up at your subject to get a fresh angle and capture the majestic appearance of the graduation robe.
Don't forget proper lighting: If the ceremony is taking place outdoors, position your shots so that the sun is not behind you, which may cause your subject to squint.
Consider the range of your flash: : If the ceremony is indoors, keep in mind that your camera's flash may only have a range of about 10 feet. Move closer to your subjects to avoid dark or blurry photos.
Capture the excitement on an iPhone or other handheld device
Don't automatically erase a fuzzy shot taken on your camera phone-blurs can add energy and excitement to a photo.
Take photos on your camera phone or portable handheld device to document the energy of the occasion. You'll be able to snap images on the sly and be ready for a shot at all times.
Embrace the spur-of-the-moment feel that camera phone photos can provide-blurs aren't necessarily a mistake if they add visual drama.
Show off your graduate with wallet-sized photos. You can print them with your HP photo printer or using software like Windows Vista Live Photo Gallery.
Share the magic of this important day using photo prints in a variety of sizes:
4" x 6" prints: For photo sharing-especially with those who were unable to attend the graduation. If you plan on printing numerous photos, try HP Photo Value Packs for a cost-effective way to get ink and paper in just the right amounts.
Share your photos with the grad: Send the graduate your favorite photos from the ceremony-with such a busy day, you're sure to have captured a special moment they might have missed.
If a photo isn't enough, consider giving a gift that keeps on giving. With the ability to print, scan, and copy-plus wireless capabilities-the HP Photosmart C6380 All-in-One is an ideal choice for college-bound grads.
The graduate will be thankful when the fall term rolls around. And a full-featured HP All-in-One is a gift they can use for years.
For a special photo arrangement, print a shot of your graduate and display next to an early school picture.
Present images from graduation day in combination with past school or graduation photos for unique ways to celebrate this important event.
Produce larger 5" x 7" or 8" x 10" prints for framing and displaying photos of past generations of family graduates next to one another.
Scan and print your grad's picture from the first day of school and display the image next to his or her graduation day photo.
Try the HP Photosmart G4010 Photo Scanner for superior photo scanning
capabilities at an affordable price.
*Based on light fade testing under glass using HP Vivera Inks on HP Premium Plus photo paper and HP Premium photo paper, according to Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc.
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