June 3, 2025

Wake Forest Graduation Photos | Celebrating Aris’s Master’s Degree

My passion is capturing photographs of heartfelt moments for families to savor forever as keepsake memories. Whenever I'm not helping your family, you can find me loving on my own. Camping trips, boba tea, and card games are our favorite ways to connect!  

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What do you get when you combine a cap & gown, the Quad and Wait Chapel at golden hour, and one seriously accomplished grad? These gorgeous Wake Forest graduation photos with Aris!

Aris recently earned her Master’s in Biomedical Science from Wake Forest University (go, Deacs!), and we celebrated with a golden-hour session that highlighted both her individual accomplishment and the people who helped her get there—her family.

Wake Forest graduation photo of a female master’s graduate smiling in front of Wait Chapel on Hearn Plaza.

We started the session at the Reynolda House Museum, where blooming flowers, winding stone paths, and the golden sun gave us a soft, peaceful backdrop to complement the excitement of graduation. Aris glowed in her tiered floral dress—so timeless and fresh for a spring session!

From there, we made our way to the iconic Wait Chapel, right in the heart of Hearn Plaza (more commonly known as the Quad). With the crisp green lawn and glowing light, it was the perfect setting to showcase her cap and gown, and her beautiful spring dress.

And yes, her entire family showed up in coordinating Wake Forest gear 💛🖤 —a sweet and meaningful touch that made her gallery even more personal. I always encourage grads to bring their family to join in for a few photos, because moments like this are made even sweeter when shared with the people who helped you get there.

Wake Forest graduation family photo in front of Wait Chapel, celebrating a master’s degree graduate

Why Book Wake Forest Graduation Photos?

Whether you’re graduating from undergrad or earning a graduate degree like Aris, these photos are a way to:

  • Celebrate and honor your hard work and growth
  • Capture iconic campus landmarks like Wait Chapel and Reynolda Gardens
  • Share a legacy moment with your family
  • Preserve memories you’ll revisit for decades to come

Ready to Book Your Own Wake Forest Grad Session?

Let’s capture your chapter in a way that feels like you. Whether it’s a solo session, family photos, or a mix of both—I’ll guide you every step of the way.

Reach out to book your Wake Forest graduation photos here

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My passion is capturing photographs of heartfelt moments for families to savor forever as keepsake memories. Whenever I'm not helping your family, you can find me loving on my own. Camping trips, boba tea, and card games are our favorite ways to connect!  

I'm Kelly

Hey!

Greensboro Family & Lifestyle Photogapher

Categories