Graduations2024-01-24T08:51:22-05:00

Graduation Portraits

YOU’VE MADE IT! CELEBRATE WITH YOUR FRIENDS WITH A PHOTO SESSION

Congratulations on your graduation! Invite your family and friends to celebrate this occasion with individual and group portraits on campus or at the location of your choice. After the photoshoot I’ll send you the link to the private gallery where you can download and share the photos. Contact me today to schedule your graduation portrait session!

Graduation Photo Session Details

INCLUDED WITH EVERY SESSION

Notre Dame Graduate
Notre Dame Dome and guys graduation

Flexible Coverage Time

Sessions start with half hour of coverage up to three hours, with half hour increments

No Limits on Locations & Outfit Changes

We can go to as many locations as you’d like and there’s no limits on outfit changes as time allows. We can do various group combinations and individual photos too!

Notre Dame God Country Door with graduates
Notre Dame Graduate with Stole
Notre Dame Graduate by Touchdown Jesus

Have a Group? Everyone’s Invited

Feel free to invite family, friends, and pets to join in the photo session at no extra charge. Everyone is welcome!

Yes, Digital Files Included

After the session, you’ll have a private gallery where you can download all the files. No watermarks or logos! If you have a group, everyone and family can have access to the download page and you can use the files for social media, making prints, and personal projects

Digital Files Included

Frequently Asked Questions

HAVE A QUESTION? THERE’S AN ANSWER!

If your question isn’t answered in this section, please reach out to me through the contact form below!

01. Can I invite a friend or family?2021-05-25T22:07:26-04:00

Yes, you can invite any friends and family and we can do group photos & individual photos at no extra charge. The standard session is 1 hour and if you’d like to extend coverage we can do that as well.

02. Can I extend the coverage time?2023-11-13T19:02:48-05:00

Yes, if you’d like to extend the coverage time to reach more locations or more individual/group photos, the rate is $100 per additional half hour. However if there are other sessions already booked in the following time slots then we wouldn’t be able to extend the coverage time.

03. When will the photos be ready?2021-05-25T22:24:04-04:00

Typically the photos will be uploaded to an online private gallery in 7 to 10 business days after the photoshoot. Then I’ll send you the link where you can download the high resolution files to your computer and share the gallery with your friends and family.

04. Do you edit the photos?2021-05-25T16:55:19-04:00

Yes, all the photos are edited for brightness, contrast, color correction and cropping. More detailed retouching is possible such as removing stray hairs or removing something from the background.

05. What do I get from the session?2021-05-25T22:35:44-04:00

For every shoot, I provide the high resolution digital files via Dropbox, Google Drive, or Amazon Drive where they will be backed up in the cloud. If you can, please make a backup of the files when you receive them. Of course I also keep physical backups on my hard drives in case something happens. The files come without watermarks, symbols, or copyright text and are available to you for printing, posting on social media, or use for any personal project.

06. Can we do group photos and individual photos?2023-02-01T11:47:10-05:00

Yes, if you have a group we can definitely do different group shots as well as individual photos. Depending on how big the group is, we may want to reserve a time slot that is 1.5 hours or 2 hours.

07. Looks like it’s going to rain! Can we reschedule?2021-05-25T23:34:05-04:00

Yes, in case of bad weather, we can reschedule our session date not a problem!

08. How many photos would I get?2021-05-27T03:56:17-04:00

On average there are about 250-300 edited photos delivered from graduation sessions.

Booking Process

BOOK YOUR GRADUATION SESSION ONLINE

Step 1

Contact Joe through the main contact form to check availability and set up a date and time for the shoot.

Step 2

Once we have a good date and time, you can book and reserve the session online using the link below.

Step 3

All set! We’ll check back in a few days or so before the session to confirm. If we need to reschedule, no problem at all!

Oh and Don’t Forget!

A FEW TIPS TO MAKE YOUR PHOTOS TURN OUT THE BEST

When you get your stole, make sure you get a chance to steam it or let it stretch overnight to get the creases and wrinkles out. When they arrive in their packages they’ll be a bit creased so it’s always good to open it before the session. Might also want to make sure the gown doesn’t have big wrinkles too. This will help your photos be even better!

Do you have a favorite prop, memento, or item from your time at college or university? For example if you played sports or had an extracurricular activity that you really liked, you could bring an item for a fun picture. I have a cart that I bring to every shoot where we can carry things so it should be no problem :)

Living in northern Indiana I’m sure you know the weather can be unexpected sometimes and the forecast can be all over the place this time of year. If there’s a chance of rain, don’t forget to bring an umbrella. It might even be cool for photos! PS If it’s too rainy, we can reschedule for another day.

Contact Me Today!

I would love to help with your photography, video & website project. Whether you’re looking for wedding photography, a graduation session, a professional headshot, an event, or if you’re a model wanting to build a portfolio I can help. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Based in South Bend – Notre Dame, Indiana and willing to travel. No destination too far!

I would love to help with your photography project. Whether you’re looking for wedding photography, a family session, a professional headshot, or if you’re a model wanting to build a portfolio I can help. You can also reach me directly at [email protected]
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

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ND Graduations Instagram

PHOTOS & IDEAS FROM NOTRE DAME AND SAINT MARY’S GRADUATIONS

Need some ideas for your shoot from previous graduation sessions? This account is exclusively about graduation photo sessions at Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s featuring locations around campus, posing and group ideas, and more. Follow @NDGraduations for more content!

Engagement & Wedding Photography

AT NOTRE DAME AND SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE

Looking for an engagement or wedding photographer? I’d love to help and have a good amount of experience photographing at the Basilica and both campuses.

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MY PHOTOGRAPHY WORK HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, FOX & FRIENDS MORNING SHOW, FEATURED IN THE NOTRE DAME MAGAZINE, IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, and MORE

South Bend Notre Dame Wedding Photographer Josef Samuel

About Josef Samuel

I’m a professional wedding, portrait & event photographer and website designer based in South Bend & Notre Dame Indiana. I also love to travel and have visited numerous countries around the world. I am very passionate about what I do and would love to talk to you about photographing your wedding or event. Looking forward to working with you!

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