BETHLEHEM PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Cap & Gown in 20 Minutes: Graduate Portraits at Christmas City Studio, Bethlehem
A concise studio session that delivers yearbook headshots and cap-and-gown portraits, with paid add-ons for family, lighting variations, or an outdoor outfit.
Cap & Gown in 20 Minutes: Graduate Portraits at Christmas City Studio, Bethlehem.
Capture your graduation pride with a focused 20-minute Graduate session in Bethlehem that covers the formal yearbook image and the classic cap-and-gown portraits, plus optional add-ons for family shots, expanded lighting and posing, or an outdoor outfit—delivered by Christmas City Studio for a streamlined keepsake experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Yearbook and Cap & Gown Essentials
The core Graduate session provides the formal senior-section image and the cap, gown & tassel portraits, producing the classic shots families and yearbooks require.
Add‑On Spotlight & Lighting
Encore add-ons let you expand the session with a Cap & Gown Spotlight—full‑length and 3/4 images in an additional studio with varied lighting and posing styles—or add special props and memorabilia for a personalized set.
Legacy and Scenic Options
You can add a Legacy Showcase to include one or both parents (additional people possible at added cost), or opt for a Scenic Access Pass to include one outdoor outfit at select studio locations subject to scheduling rules.
What the day feels like
What the Session Feels Like
The Graduate session is concentrated and purposeful: a short studio visit focused on delivering the formal yearbook headshot and the cap-and-gown images, with clear options to expand time and coverage via add-ons for longer poses, alternative lighting, family portraits, or an outdoor outfit.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session works for—and where to expect limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your school's required yearbook outfit as specified, plus your cap, gown, and tassel for the cap‑and‑gown images. Personal props, childhood memorabilia, or collegiate clothing can be incorporated if you select the appropriate add-on.
Each encore add-on costs $20 and adds 15 minutes to the session; the Scenic Access Pass permits one outdoor outfit but is unavailable for sessions booked between 12pm–2pm or after dusk.
Sessions are produced by Christmas City Studio in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; check studio scheduling when booking add-ons that require additional time or outdoor access.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Graduate session?
The base Graduate session runs 20 minutes.
What does the session cost?
The Opening Act Graduate session is $45. Each encore add-on is $20.
How many images will I receive for each look?
The session produces 4–6 images in the school's yearbook outfit and 4–6 images in the cap, gown & tassel set.
Can I include family members in the photos?
Yes—select the Legacy Showcase add-on to include one or both parents; additional people can be added for an extra cost.
Can I take outdoor photos as part of the session?
You can add one outdoor outfit with the Scenic Access Pass, but it is not available for sessions booked between 12pm and 2pm or after dusk.
How much extra time do add-ons add?
Each add-on adds 15 minutes to the session.