Richmond Graduation Photo Locations
A Richmond and Virginia graduation photo location guide with campus spots, city landmarks, garden settings, and real galleries from recent senior and graduate sessions.
Graduation photos should feel specific to the achievement
Graduation sessions often work best when we combine meaningful campus landmarks with a few clean portrait backgrounds. This guide highlights campuses and Richmond locations that give graduates variety, from formal cap-and-gown portraits to relaxed images with family, friends, and personal details.
Campus landmarks are most useful early in the session before crowds build.
Bring cap, gown, cords, stole, champagne, flowers, or any details that mark the moment.
A second nearby location can add variety if your session length allows for it.
Location guides for this session type
Agecroft Hall & Gardens
Windsor Farms, Richmond
Best for Wedding Photography, Elopements, Engagement Sessions, Couples Sessions, Family Photography, Maternity Sessions, Portraits, Graduation Sessions, Events, Film Photography.
Brown's Island
Downtown Riverfront, Richmond
Best for Engagement Sessions, Couples Sessions, Family Photography, Maternity Sessions, Portraits, Graduation Sessions, Events, Film Photography.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Lakeside, Richmond
Best for Wedding Photography, Elopements, Engagement Sessions, Couples Sessions, Family Photography, Maternity Sessions, Portraits, Graduation Sessions, Events, Film Photography.
Main Street Station
Shockoe Bottom, Richmond
Best for Wedding Photography, Elopements, Engagement Sessions, Couples Sessions, Family Photography, Maternity Sessions, Portraits, Graduation Sessions, Corporate Photography, Events, Film Photography.
Maymont
Maymont, Richmond
Best for Wedding Photography, Elopements, Engagement Sessions, Couples Sessions, Family Photography, Maternity Sessions, Portraits, Graduation Sessions, Events, Film Photography.
University of Richmond Graduation Photos
University of Richmond Campus, Richmond
Best for Graduation Sessions.
VCU Graduation Photos
VCU Monroe Park Campus, Richmond
Best for Graduation Sessions.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Museum District, Richmond
Best for Engagement Sessions, Couples Sessions, Family Photography, Maternity Sessions, Portraits, Graduation Sessions, Film Photography.
Virginia State Capitol
Capitol Square, Richmond
Best for Elopements, Engagement Sessions, Couples Sessions, Family Photography, Portraits, Graduation Sessions, Film Photography.
William & Mary Graduation Photos
William & Mary Campus, Williamsburg
Best for Graduation Sessions.
Windsor Way Cherry Blossoms
Windsor Farms, Richmond
Best for Engagement Sessions, Couples Sessions, Family Photography, Portraits, Graduation Sessions.
Chatham Manor
Stafford Heights, Fredericksburg
Best for Engagement Sessions, Couples Sessions, Family Photography, Maternity Sessions, Portraits, Graduation Sessions, Film Photography.
Sessions photographed at these locations
Bibiana's Graduation
Graduation / 2026
Diane's Graduation
Graduation / 2026
Yaqoub's Graduation
Graduation / 2026
Lindsay's Graduation
Graduation / 2026
Danielle's Graduation
Graduation / 2026
Varsha's Graduation
Graduation / 2026
Mel's Graduation
Graduation / 2026
Sara's Graduation
Graduation / 2026
Want help choosing the right location?
I can help narrow the list based on the season, light, weather, parking, session type, and the kind of gallery you want to come away with.