College Graduation Photography Price Guide

4 nursing students pop champagne to celebrate graduation.
4 nursing students in white dresses celebrate graduation with photos in Omaha.
Nursing student poses with her stethoscope in a white dress to celebrate graduation.

Meet Claire

Hey, I’m Claire! Owner and photographer of Claire Petersen Photography and the heart behind the lens.

Senior/Grad photos are where my business started! I absolutely love these sessions because they give me the chance to connect with you one on one while creating an unforgettable experience capturing your incredible achievements! I love getting creative with your ideas to make your dream session come to life and create images you are proud of!

I’m a Creighton grad and CU will forever hold such a special place in my heart. Looking back, I wish I would have had the idea to document this time with friends by hiring a photographer!

I am so grateful you took the time to consider me for your college grad photos. I look forward to working with you and capturing who you are through my lens and creating images you will cherish forever.

xo, Claire

Headshot of Claire Petersen, owner of Claire Petersen Photography, college graduation photographer.
Close up of girl wearing graduation cap, celebrating her graduation from Creighton University.

College Graduation Photographer Omaha

Girl raises college banner toward camera to celebrate where she is going to college.
Girl poses in her honor cord and a white dress for her cap and gown graduation photos.
Senior girl poses at Jocelyn Museum with cap and cord in Omaha.
Black and white photo of girl sitting on ledge at St. John's church on Creighton's campus during her college graduation photography session.
Image of Creighton graduate sitting on corner of fountain in front of St. John's during her college graduation pictures.

Your college years deserve more than a quick cap & gown snapshot, they deserve to be documented where it all happened. My Omaha college graduation photography sessions are designed to capture your story on campus: the walkways you crossed every day, the buildings that shaped your future, the friendships and milestones that changed you.

Whether you’re graduating from Creighton University, the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Nebraska Methodist College, UNMC, or another local college, we’ll create elevated, joy-filled college graduation pictures that feel personal and iconic. Think champagne pops, cap tosses, classic portraits in your regalia, and modern, magazine-worthy images around your favorite spots on campus or around Omaha.

This season is once-in-a-lifetime; a celebration of late nights, big dreams, and everything you’ve accomplished. Your Omaha college graduation pictures should feel just as meaningful as the degree you worked so hard to earn.

Girl poses with giant foam finger to celebrate college graduation during photography session.
College graduate walks across campus in cap and gown for college graduation photography session.
College graduation picture of girl in blue cap and gown posing on Creighton's campus, holding bottle of champagne.

Grad Photo COLLECTIONS

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The Grad CELEBRATION

Full photographer access

30-45 min of photography coverage

High resolution images

At least 40 digital images

Online gallery

Full printing rights

Online print store

Style guide (with styling assistance)

Graduation portraits questionnaire

Cap + Gown + 1 outfit change

Starting at $450

50% due at time of booking

Four nursing grad friends link arms and laugh during their graduation photo session in Omaha.

The Grad CREW Experience

Minimum of 4 grads

Full photographer access

Up to 2 hours of photography coverage

High resolution images

At least 80 digital images

Online gallery

Full printing rights

Online print store

Style guide (with styling assistance)

Graduation portraits questionnaire

Cap & Gown + 1 outfit change

Starting at $200 per grad

50% due at time of booking

Custom pricing offered for large groups or sororities- let’s chat!

Four nursing graduates in white dresses pose with champagne bottles before they pop them to celebrate graduation during grad photo session in Omaha.
Nursing graduate poses in scrubs with stethoscope for her graduation photos in Omaha.
Nursing graduate in white dress poses with graduation cap to celebrate graduating from Nebraska Methodist during grad photo session.
Girl in white dress poses near lilacs for graduation photos on college campus.
College graduate in white dress raises bottle of champagne to celebrate graduation from Creighton University during cap and gown photos.
Girl in blue cap and gown pops bottle of champagne on campus during her cap & gown college graduation photo session.

Add ONS:

Expedited 48 hour gallery delivery

Entry fees to locations as needed (Jocelyn castle, Lauritzen gardens, etc)

Session GUIDE

Your college graduation photography session is so much more than just showing up with a smile. I’m here to make sure you feel fully prepared, confident, and excited! When you book with me, you'll get access to a beautifully curated Style & Session Guide packed with tips on what to wear, how to prep, and what to expect, plus ideas for locations, posing inspo, and even beauty prep.

It’s like having your own session cheat sheet… created with you in mind.

This is one of the many ways I take the stress out of planning and help you feel amazing from start to finish and make the most of your college graduation session.

Sneak peek of senior session guide provided by Claire Petersen photography for all senior photo session clients.

You have questions

  • A: My goal for grad sessions is to give you an experience you will cherish forever. I want to make you feel like a rockstar for even just one evening, celebrating your accomplishments, and give you photos you are proud of,. I want you to feel comfortable and have the BEST time CELEBRATING!! I will give prompts and positively guide you through the session to create images that bring out your fullest, truest smile and capture who you really are. I will be there for you every step of the way to help the planning process, and I will also share my session/style guide to help you navigate outfit planning and get your creative wheels turning!

  • Yes! A print release is included in our contract. You are able to download and print your photos wherever you prefer!

  • I promise 4 weeks but work hard to get them delivered much sooner! Usually sneak peeks are up the next day!

  • Yes! Minor edits will be made to all of your images, but I believe our imperfections are what make us beautiful & unique. I go by the 48 hour rule… if you have a blemish or scratch that would be gone in 48 hours, I will remove it for you! If there are specific edits you want, these will be charged according to the number and complexity of edits.

Girl in blue cap and gown walks under Creighton University sign during her college graduation photography session.