BETHLEHEM PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Graduation Portraits Reimagined: Fire, Smoke and Bubbles Meet Cap & Gown
A 60‑minute, $100 studio session in Bethlehem with Christmas City Studio that pairs multiple outfit changes and creative effects with optional family and outdoor add‑ons.
Graduation Portraits Reimagined: Fire, Smoke and Bubbles Meet Cap & Gown.
Elements Session - Bethlehem is a focused, hour‑long studio portrait experience that layers striking effects — fire, smoke, bubbles and water — over multiple outfit changes to create graduation images that stand apart.
Highlights
Session Highlights
Studio Elements: Fire, Smoke, Bubbles, Water
The session offers dynamic visual treatments — including fire, smoke and bubbles — used to craft dramatic, one‑of‑a‑kind portrait imagery.
Outfit Variety and Image Counts
The session is structured to capture required yearbook looks, traditional cap-and-gown frames and an additional outfit change, with a set number of final images delivered from each segment.
Encore Options: Cap & Gown Spotlight, Legacy Showcase, Scenic Access
Several paid add‑ons extend the session — including an expanded cap & gown shoot, a parent/graduate Legacy Showcase and an outdoor Scenic Access Pass — each designed to broaden the visual story of the graduate.
What the day feels like
What the Session Feels Like
The Elements Session is an intentional, creative studio shoot: outfits are changed across the hour while the photographer stages a mix of traditional and experimental looks, layering special effects to produce a strong set of final images.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your cap, gown and tassel for the dedicated segment, the yearbook outfit required by your school, one or more additional outfits, and any personal props or memorabilia you want to include in the cap & gown or Legacy images.
Encore add‑ons are offered in 15‑minute increments and priced per add‑on; the Scenic Access Pass permits an outdoor outfit shoot at a studio location but is not available between 12:00–2:00 PM or after dusk.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Elements Session and what does it cost?
The Elements Session is 60 minutes and is priced at $100.
How many images will I receive from the session?
Typical deliverables include 4–6 images in your yearbook outfit, 4–6 images in Cap, Gown & Tassel, 10–12 images from an additional outfit change, and 20–30 images incorporating one or more effects.
Can you photograph me at my school or another community location?
No — this service is not available at school campuses or community locations.
What do the Encore Addons cost and how do they affect session time?
Encore Addons are $20 each and add 15 minutes to the session per add‑on.
Can family members be included in the session?
Yes — the Legacy Showcase addon photographs the graduate with one or both parents; additional people can be added at an additional cost.
Are outdoor images an option?
An add‑on called the Scenic Access Pass allows one additional outfit to be photographed outdoors at one of the studio’s locations; this option is not available between 12:00–2:00 PM or after dusk.