Studios are set up and portrait sessions are available at the venue on graduation day. Bookings are not required but recommended as this will streamline your day and avoids any delays. If you don't make an appointment time, 'walk up' sessions are available on a first come, first served basis.
We are completely up front with no hidden charges. Our range of portrait packages combine the most popular print & digital file combinations all in one set price (you can of course add extra items if you wish).
If you are receiving an award on stage, each graduation portrait package also includes a photograph of the graduate on stage as they are presented with their award.
Graduation Specials: Portrait packages photographed on your actual graduation day (or the day before/after your ceremony date for multi day graduation events) are available at the graduation special prices listed. The regular prices apply for sessions at other times.
Our graduation portraits are photographed with painted canvas backgrounds using professional studio lighting & camera equipment that is operated by New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) Accredited Professional Photographers.
On days that graduation ceremonies are not taking place it is also possible to book a session at our studio in Addington. We have most regalia available for your use.
Base Package
Economically priced professional portraits with the choice of either receiving prints or digital files
Premium Package
Take the Base Package and add a light Photoshop retouch of each portrait pose plus receive either an enlarged portrait print or larger digital files
Ultimate Package
The best of both worlds. Combines both the Premium Print and Premium Digital packages. You get it all; Photoshop retouching of each portrait pose, a number of prints in different sizes, as well as large digital files
Base Package Options
Base Package - Print
Graduation special $95
(Available on graduation day only)
• mini session & 1 portrait pose
• 2 5x7" (13x18cm) prints of this pose
• 1 5x7" (13x18cm) print of the graduate on stage
Additional poses may be added for $50 each
Each additional pose includes:
• 1 additional portrait pose
• 2 5x7" (13x18cm) prints of this pose
Package prices for multiple poses:
1 pose $95, 2 poses $145, 3 poses $195
Base Package - Digital
Graduation special $95
(Available on graduation day only)
• mini session & 1 portrait pose
• 1 regular digital file (1920x1280px) of this pose
• 1 regular digital file (1920x1280px) of the graduate on stage
Additional poses may be added for $50 each
Each additional pose includes:
• 1 additional portrait pose
• 1 regular digital file (1920 x1280px) of this pose
Package prices for multiple poses:
1 pose $95, 2 poses $145, 3 poses $195
Premium Package Options
Premium Package - Print
Graduation special $145
(Regular price $265)
• mini session & 1 portrait pose
• a light Photoshop retouch of this pose
• 2 5x7" (13x18cm) prints of this pose
• 1 8x12" (20x30cm) enlarged print of this pose
• 1 5x7" (13x18cm) print of the graduate on stage
Additional poses may be added for $105 each
Each additional pose includes:
• 1 additional portrait pose
• a light Photoshop retouch of this pose
• 2 5x7" (13x18cm) prints of this pose
• 1 8x12" (20x30cm) enlarged print of this pose
Package prices for multiple poses:
1 pose $145, 2 poses $250, 3 poses $355
Premium Package - Digital
Graduation special $145
(Regular price $265)
• mini session & 1 portrait pose
• a light Photoshop retouch of this pose
• upgrade to large digital file (3600x2400px) of this pose
• upgrade to large digital file (3600x2400px) of the graduate on stage
Additional poses may be added for $105 each
Each additional pose includes:
• 1 additional portrait pose
• a light Photoshop retouch of this pose
• 1 large digital file (3600x2400px) of this pose
Package prices for multiple poses:
1 pose $145, 2 poses $250, 3 poses $355
Ultimate Package Options
Ultimate Package - Print & Digital
Graduation special $195
(Regular price $315)
• mini session & 1 portrait pose
• a light Photoshop retouch of this pose
• 2 5x7" (13x18cm) prints of this pose
• 1 8x12" (20x30cm) enlarged print of this pose
• 1 large digital file (3600x2400px) of this pose
• 1 5x7" (13x18cm) print of the graduate on stage
• 1 large digital file (3600x2400px) of the graduate on stage
Additional poses may be added for $130 each
Each additional pose includes:
• 1 additional portrait pose
• a light Photoshop retouch of this pose
• 2 5x7" (13x18cm) prints of this pose
• 1 8x12" (20x30cm) enlarged print of this pose
• 1 large digital file (3600x2400px) of this pose
Package prices for multiple poses:
1 pose $195, 2 poses $325, 3 poses $455
Additional information
What is a pose?
Each different combination of people or set-up that results in an image being selected is called a pose. Each pose may be a different view of the same subject or an entirely different subject/group. For example, if you have a double degree and want portraits wearing each hood, that would be two poses. If you want photos of the graduate, with parents and with the whole family that would require three poses.
How long is the portrait session?
Our graduation day mini sessions usually are 5-10 minutes. As you'll likely already have your regalia on, this saves a lot of time, but we will make any adjustments so it all looks perfect. Be assured that we take enough time to have some fun and get the images required while also allowing as many graduates as possible have the opportunity of having a portrait session.
Sessions in our studio do take a little longer as we need to get you dressed in the regalia and also review the photos after the session, we normally allow 10-15 minutes for the session, plus a similar amount of time to review and select your images. Should you wish to have a large number of poses, we can arrange extended session times to accommodate this.
Will everyone be watching me while I'm being photographed?
On graduation day we endeavour to set up our studio area away from the general public for your privacy during the session.
Viewing of proofs
For sessions photographed at the venue on graduation day time constraints mean that it we don't have the ability to do viewings. Our studio staff select what they believe is the best image from each pose. In the unlikely event you don’t like our selection you can make an appointment at the studio to view the full set of images taken.
Copyright and image use
All work is performed in accordance with industry standard practice and subject to AIPA/NZIPP Standard Terms & Conditions. Copyright remains the property of Linton Photography Limited. Photographs (either as print or digital files) are supplied and a licence granted for personal, non-commercial use only. Reproduction without express written permission is prohibited (if you purchase any digital products you may make your own prints).
Prices and session availability
Prices and session availability subject to change without notice.