How Much Do Grad Photos Cost in Calgary? (2026 Guide)

Short answer: at our Calgary studio, grad photos cost $185 for a 15-minute studio session with 2 retouched photos, $345 for a 45-minute session with 8 retouched photos (studio or on location), and $695 for a 2-hour group grad and prom session with 25 retouched photos. There are no sitting fees, and cap and gown rental is $45.

School yearbook photos vs. personal grad photos

Most Calgary high schools book one photography company for the official yearbook and grad composite, and you book that sitting through your school. Those sessions are built for consistency: same backdrop, same pose, quick turnaround.

A personal grad session is different. You choose the location, the outfits and who's in the photos, and you get time for natural, guided posing. Many Calgary grads do both: the school sitting for the yearbook, and a personal session for the photos they actually want to frame and post.

What's included at each price

• Grad Essentials, $185: 15 minutes in studio, 2 retouched photos. Best for a clean cap-and-gown portrait.

• Grad Portrait Session, $345: 45 minutes in studio or on location, 8 retouched photos. Room for your gown, your grad dress or suit, and family.

• Group Grad & Prom, $695: 2 hours on location, 25 retouched photos to share with friends.

• Extras: additional retouched photos are $30 each or 10 for $250.

When should I book grad photos in Calgary?

Book 4 to 8 weeks ahead for spring convocation and June high school grad season, when weekends fill fastest. Fall and winter sessions are easier to schedule and work well in studio.

Where are grad photos taken?

In our private home studio in NW Calgary, or at favourite spots like the Peace Bridge, Rundle Ruins and the Crescent Heights lookout, and on campus at the University of Calgary, SAIT and Mount Royal. See our guide to the best grad photo locations in Calgary.

Ready to book?

See packages and sample photos on our Calgary grad photos page, or book online.