I have been creating grad photos since 2009 and they are my favorite photos to create. I get so much joy meeting so many exciting and interesting graduates who have some amazing ideas on how to celebrate their graduation.
New for this year is what is being called a "New Gator Photos" which celebrates future University of Florida students before they start their first day of school. Scroll down to see those photos.
Make sure scroll down all the way to explore my images and locations from the 2023 #GradPhotoSzn then tap here to schedule your Grad Photo Session.
Check out my other Grad Photos Year In Review photo stories for more ideas about locations and poses.
If you decorate your graduation cap, you definitely need to show it off.
In fact, I welcome almost any animal as long as you have a way to keep them safe and managed throughout the session.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or the football stadium offers a ton of places to shoot within. While this is a very iconic place, it has a couple things to consider: the availability of entering the stadium is limited and during grad season each semester, it will be very populated.
Another #GradPhotoSzn in the books! I am truly humbled to work with such amazing graduates and look forward to next year.
I am always booking for the next grad photo season and each year I seem to book earlier and earlier. Don't wait if you want to collaborate!
Visit https://mattpendleton.com/services/gradphotos to schedule now.
© 2026 Matt Pendleton Photography