- honour your achievement -
graduation portraits
PORTRAITS YOU & YOUR FAMILY WILL BE PROUD TO TREASURE
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GIVE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT THE HONOUR & RESPECT IT DESERVES!
Are you the first in your family to graduate?
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Or are you following a family tradition of academic excellence?
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Whatever your path, your graduation is an achievement that you will have forever!
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Capture portraits you will be proud to treasure and inspire future generations to follow your footsteps.
your photography experience
AN ICONIC LOCATION - MAKE THE MOST OF IT!
The University of Otago campus and clocktower is an iconic New Zealand landmark. One you've walked every day for the past few years!
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Let the location add to the story in your images and be proud of where you studied.
CAPTURE THE TRADITIONAL, THE FUN & THE CELEBRATION
A 45-minute session gives you plenty of time to capture a range of portraits with a variety of backgrounds around the clocktower and registry building.
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I won't just photograph the traditional, posed portraits, but bring out the fun and natural expressions with lots of prompts and direction that will have everybody enjoying the experience.
INCLUDE YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS
Would you be here without your family? Have they travelled a long way to celebrate this day with you?
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Your family will be so proud of you (and will love having some updated pictures of all the family together)!
MAKE YOUR PORTRAITS LAST A GENERATION (OR MORE)
Your graduation portraits should be treasured - not lost in the dark, forgotten corner of an old laptop.
When you get your portraits printed and on display not only they will grow in value every year but they'll inspire the next generation.
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Framed artworks, heirloom albums and matted portraits can be shipped to you anywhere in New Zealand.
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The slideshow you sent us was amazing. I cried!!
The photos are just stunning and like you said the light was lovely.
You've done a wonderful job. Thank you so much.
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Julie Earwaker
how to book your graduation session
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BOOK ONLINE
(SUPER-EASY!)
Click below to choose your date & book your session.
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DAY OF THE SHOOT
Meet on campus for a 45-minute session with you & your family.
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ONLINE VIEWING
Enjoy an online slideshow & gallery to view and purchase your images.
Only buy the images you love.
meet your photographer
HEY, I'M EDITH, YOUR DUNEDIN GRADUATION &FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Welcome!
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I'm so glad that you've landed here, because that means you're probably thinking about getting some graduation portraits, right?
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I graduated university way back in 1991 (darn, that makes me feel a bit old) but I still have such strong memories of that day!
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Don't underestimate what a special day your graduation is!
Just wanted to say a big thank you for the photos. They are amazing. We love them all!
You were so easy to work with. We never felt rushed and we all enjoyed the time on the Otago Campus.
The photos will be wonderful memories to look back on in years to come.
Shelley Rossiter.
what's the investment?
SESSION FEE: 175
(Book 6 weeks or more in advance for Early Bird price of 140)
The session fee includes:
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your graduation portrait session
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ONE matted Fine Art portrait with matching digital file​
ONLY BUY WHAT YOU LOVE
About two weeks after your session you'll receive an online gallery to view and order your images.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO SPEND
It wouldn't be fair if I didn't tell you that you're probably going to love way more than you think you will!
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Most people spend an average somewhere between 500 and 1290.
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Packages including printed products and digital files start at 1090.
HEIRLOOM KEEPSAKE ALBUM
graduate favourite
FRAMED FINE ART ARTWORK
DIGITAL FILE
COLLECTIONS
1390
950
490 to 790
Any other artworks, prints or digitals are purchased after your session via an online gallery.
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Sessions are 45 minutes and take place on campus.
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You can book your session online (so easy peasy) or get in touch if you have questions.
frequently asked questions
I HAVE LOTS OF FAMILY CELEBRATING WITH ME - IS THAT OK?
Children, parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends - if they're important to you and they've travelled to celebrate with you, of course they are welcome!
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If you have lots of family attending it's a good idea to have a list of the various group combinations you would like.
MY FRIEND IS GRADUATING TOO - CAN WE SHARE A SESSION?
You are welcome to share your session, but keep in mind you will not get the same range of photographs as in a single session.
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A shared session will usually give enough time to take some posed portraits of each graduate by themselves and with their respective families. There will unlikely be time to capture the more candid style images.
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If you only want a few professional portraits, or you would like to reduce the cost, a shared session could be ideal for you.
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Please note a shared session will not be suitable if one, or both, of you have a large group of family attending your graduation.
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
After spending three or more years in Dunedin I'm sure you know by now that the weather is not always guaranteed!
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If it rains you'll have to bring your can-do, let's-make-the-most-of-it attitude and I'll bring the umbrellas. This is the story of your day after all.
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In my experience the showers often come and go and it's a rare occasion it absolutely pours down non-stop. Where possible we can also discuss moving to a different time or day.
I'M NOT COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA - WILL YOU HELP ME OUT?
This is why you're hiring a professional!
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I have lots of prompts, tips and tricks up my sleeve to help you relax. Many graduates tell me how much they enjoyed themselves at the end of their session and how the experience really added to their day.
WILL YOU DO SPECIAL REQUESTS?
It's your session!
If you have a particular image in mind or you want to do something a little bit out of the ordinary - like bring your cat because he was your study mate that got you through those long nights - then I'm with you all the way.​​
DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH OTAGO POLYTECHNIC GRADUATIONS?
Yes - of course!
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You can choose your location - you may have somewhere on the polytech campus that is special for you, you may prefer a natural setting like the botanic gardens, or I often use the university campus to get that Dunedin heritage feel with the stone buildings and iron lacework.
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If times aren't available for your graduation date please get in touch (as we usually wait until the polytech posts the day's schedule to work out the best times for photography sessions).
want to know more?
Have some questions or something you'd like to know before you book? Get in touch here