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Year In Review: 2024 Grad Photos

Our favorite images and locations from the 2024 grad season

By Matt Pendleton Photography

December 31^st, 2024

2024 Year in Review

We have been creating grad photos since 2009 and they are our favorite photos to create. We get so much joy meeting so many exciting and interesting graduates who have some amazing ideas on how to celebrate their graduation.

Make sure scroll down all the way to explore our images and locations from the 2024 #GradPhotoSzn then tap here to schedule your Grad Photo Session.

Check out our other Grad Photos Year In Review photo stories for more ideas about locations and poses.

UF Arch

Grad photo session featuring Sabin Sidney on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Rashel Carcamo on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring David Leckband on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Harry Villanueva on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Rashel Carcamo on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Kristina Perez on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Gator Walk

Grad photo session featuring Raj Singh on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Carson Kaley on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Harry Villanueva on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Abby Ogier on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Delia Khayat on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Cristina Garcia on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Macy Emmons on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Logan Clyatt on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Rachel Duckworth on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Football Stadium - Tunnel

Grad photo session featuring Augie Heal on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Harry Villanueva on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Abby Ogier on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Football Stadium - Seats

Grad photo session featuring Abby Ogier on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Stephanie Galvis and Andy Garcia on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Madison Vorburger on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Lenton Cooper on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Football Stadium - Field

Grad photo session featuring Tyler Mitchell on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Tyler Mitchell on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Tyler Mitchell on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Tyler Mitchell on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Mucozo Tunnel

Grad photo session featuring Harry Villanueva on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Delia Khayat on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Taylor Williams on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Kamryn Smith on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Plaza of Americas

Grad photo session featuring Kristina Perez on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring David Leckband on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Kaleigh Williams on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Cristina Garcia on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring David Leckband on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Cristina Garcia on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Alexandra Periu and Maxwell Periu on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Haram Kim on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Macy Emmons on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Bull Gator Statues

Grad photo session featuring Logan Clyatt on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Tyler Mitchell on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Cynthia Gonzalez on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Augie Heal on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Raj Singh on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Global Gator Statue

Grad photo session featuring Kristina Perez on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Sam Bruce on Friday, August 9, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Sam Bruce on Friday, August 9, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Lenton Cooper on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Tyler Potts on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

College of Law

Grad photo session featuring Rachel Duckworth on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Cheslee Mathis on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Cheslee Mathis on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Baughman Center/Lake Alice

Grad photo session featuring Eisha Ludtke on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Eisha Ludtke on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Madison Vorburger on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Madison Vorburger on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

College of Design Construction and Planning

Grad photo session featuring Macy Emmons on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Macy Emmons on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Lenton Cooper on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Studio Portraits

Grad photo session on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Animals

Grad photo session featuring Ainsley Hutto on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Stephanie Galvis and Andy Garcia on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Stephanie Galvis and Andy Garcia on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Suzy Rodriguez on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Mariana Mejia, Ivan Campos on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Family and Friends

Grad photo session featuring Carson Kaley on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Carson Kaley on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Logan Clyatt on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Rachel Duckworth on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Rashel Carcamo on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Tyler Mitchell on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Tyler Alsup on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Taylor Williams on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Cleopatra Muziki on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Props

Grad photo session featuring Harry Villanueva on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Rashel Carcamo on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Alexandra Spence on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Kaleigh Williams on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Augie Heal on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring LJ Neubauer on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Suzy Rodriguez on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Lenton Cooper on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Cleopatra Muziki on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the University of Florida Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Santa Fe

Grad photo session featuring Savannah Bolen on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Santa Fe College Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

Grad photo session featuring Savannah Bolen on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Santa Fe College Campus in Gainesville, FL / Photo by Matt Pendleton Photography.

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