42 Top Graduation Photo Ideas!

Graduation has not gone for everyone as planned this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get the cutest graduation photos! Here are the 42 best graduation photo ideas you are sure to love!

Graduation Photo Ideas

1.  Alumni shirt in the football stadium

This graduation photo idea is so cute and different! You are now officially an alumni, so why not show off in an alumni shirt?

2.  In front of the fountain

If your school has a fountain you should definitely use it to your advantage!

3. In the fountain

If you’re brave enough jump in the fountain! These photos always turn out super cute.

4. Popping champagne

Popping champagne is one of the most popular graduation photo ideas, and for a good reason! What better way to show you are celebrating your graduation then popping champagne and drinking it straight from the bottle.

5. In front of your sorority house

If you were in a sorority, make sure you get a photo in front of your sorority house.

6. In front of your school’s seal

If your school has a seal definitely take a photo in front of it just like this!

7. Doing a beer bong with your friend

Show off your fun side by doing a beer bong with one of your friends! Would also look great if you had a group of friends cheering you on.

8. Popping a confetti canon 

This looks super cute and gives your photo a pop of color! 

9. Holding hands with your BFF

A super sweet way to remember the best 4 years with her! The black and white also looks so so cute!

10. Holding your cap

Decorate your cap in a cute and fun way and show that thing off!

11. Laying on the football field

Perfect if you loved spending time at the football stadium.

12. Sitting on your books

You paid a lot for those books, may as well use them one last time!

13. Balloons 

This is one of the most perfect graduation photo ideas to do with friends! Buy some balloons that spell out 2020 and you’re set!

14. Picture of your cap from behind

Show off your amazing cap decorating skills in this cute photo.

15. Blowing glitter

Everyone loves a bit of glitter! This is one of the graduation photo ideas that always looks great.

16. Throwing your cap

Chances are you probably won’t be able to get a photo of this on your actual graduation day, so make sure you take a photo throwing your cap with your friends.

17. Holding up a done sign

Perfect for the girl who is so ready to be done with school. I love how she’s drinking straight from the bottle too!

18. Being silly with your tassel

The tassel was worth the hassle! Show that thing off girl!

19.With your furry best friend

If you have a dog this is such a cute picture to take!

20. Gown over your shoulder with your cap

Show of your cap and gown as well as your cute outfit!

21. With your sorority sisters

Getting photos with your sorority sisters is a must! If you need graduation gift ideas for your friends click here to see my top picks for college graduation gifts!

22. In your scrubs

Perfect for any future medical professional!

23. In the football stadium 

If you loved football season then getting a photo in the stadium is perfect for you!

24. In the library

You may (or may not) have spent a lot of time studying in here, so why not take some cute pics here!

25. Popping champagne in the fountain 

Popping champagne + a fountain = the perfect combination

26. Walking through an archway

This always looks so good! Especially if you wear a dress with cute details on the back.

27. With your boyfriend

If your boyfriend is graduating too take this opportunity to get some cute couple pictures! This photo is so cute with him lifting her up and looking at her. 

28. In front of the football stadium

This photo is one of my favorites! Super fun way to show off your school pride. 

29. Candid shots with your friends 

Candid shots always look great, which makes them one of the more popular graduation photo ideas. Definitely get some photos laughing with your friends and having fun!

30. Matching cap with your dog

Matching caps for you and your dog? The cutest graduation photo ever. 

31. Eating at your favorite restaurant 

Probably my favorite graduation photo ideas! You likely spent a lot of time eating there, so it is definitely somewhere you want to remember.

32. Throwing glitter

You can never have enough glitter! Probably take this towards the end of your shoot so you aren’t covered in glitter for every picture.

33. Hugging your BFF

Show your BFF how much you love her!

34. Wearing a football jersey

Football jersey in the football stadium = super cute graduation photo.

35. Finally finished sign 

It’s been a long time coming, but you are FINALLY FINISHED!

36. In your athletic gear

If you ran track, were on the dance team, or played any other sport, it is a great idea to get a photo of you in your athletic gear! I especially love how she is wearing her gown over it.

37. Cap on your dog

Your furry friend has been with you through it all, they deserve a picture in the cap too!

38. In front of a building

Pick your favorite building on campus and take some cute pics in front of it! Bonus points if the building looks beautiful like this one!

39. Holding up a letter board

Letter boards are such a great idea because you can write any saying on them! 

40. Throwing your papers away

Say goodbye to those old essays! I love this photo because it is so different to most of the other graduation photo ideas.

41. Reading a children’s book

This is one of the best graduation photo ideas for the future teacher!

42. Shotgunning beers

You won’t be able to shotgun beers for much longer and it be acceptable so make the most of it now! One of the funnest graduation photo ideas for sure.

I hope you enjoyed my top graduation photo ideas! If you are looking for more graduation photo ideas, check out my Pinterest board, where I am constantly saving them! As always, thanks for reading.