Nyhavn
The postcard shot. Coloured facades, wooden masts and warm reflections — best early morning before the crowds.
Copenhagen · DKK 1,000 / 45 minutes
Graduation Photography Copenhagen
Graduation happens once, and the photos from that week tend to matter more than people expect them to years later. I photograph students finishing their studenterhue, university degree, or a professional qualification, and I build every session around one goal: photos that actually look like the moment felt, not like a stiff studio formality.
Most of my graduation clients have never had a proper portrait taken of themselves. They arrive a little unsure of what to do in front of a camera, and that is genuinely the starting point I expect. I give direction the whole way through — where to stand, what to do with the cap, how to hold your diploma without it looking staged — so the session feels easy rather than performative.
Danish student traditions have their own visual language, and I work with them rather than against them: the white cap, the ribbon, the flag, the noise of the celebration truck waiting somewhere nearby. If your graduation does not follow the studenterhue tradition, we simply build the session around your gown, your certificate, or just you, looking like yourself on a day worth remembering.
Portraits that mark the occasion without feeling forced
A lot of graduation photography defaults to one stiff pose — cap in hand, forced smile, done. I prefer to treat it as a short portrait session, not a formality: a few minutes of movement and conversation before we start shooting, then a mix of directed portraits and looser, walking shots that let your actual personality come through.
Because the session is 45 minutes, we usually get a genuine variety — some formal portraits with the cap and certificate, some candid walking shots, and a few close, simple headshots that work well for LinkedIn or a university profile later. Graduation photos end up serving more purposes than people expect, so I plan the shot list with that in mind from the start.
Where we shoot
The Botanical Garden's glasshouse is one of my favourite settings for graduation portraits — the light is soft and even, and the greenery photographs beautifully against a white studenterhue. Frederiksberg Gardens gives a similar calm with more open space for group shots if friends are joining. For something more central and celebratory, the city centre around Strøget or Kongens Nytorv captures the energy of graduation day itself, especially if a student truck is part of your plans.
If your university or programme has a building or courtyard that means something to you, we can start there and move to a second location nearby. Amager Strandpark also works well for graduates who want brighter, open-sky portraits away from the crowds of the city centre.
Working with Danish student traditions
The studenterhue carries real meaning, and I photograph it with that in mind — clean shots of the cap itself, portraits with the ribbon visible, and images that work whether you want something formal for family or something more candid for your own feed. If you are graduating with a group, I can photograph the individual portraits first and leave time for a few relaxed group frames once everyone has had their turn.
Posing guidance for a day you are not used to being photographed on
Even confident people tend to freeze slightly when a camera and a cap are both new experiences on the same day. I keep instructions short and physical — turn your shoulder, look past the camera, hold the certificate a little lower — rather than asking you to 'just smile naturally', which rarely helps anyone relax. Within the first few frames, most of my graduation clients stop noticing the camera entirely.
What is included
A graduation session is DKK 1,000 for 45 minutes, with your fully edited gallery included in that price. You get a mix of formal and candid images, ready to share the same week if you need something quickly for family abroad.
- 45 minutes of shooting, covering both formal and candid images
- Guidance on posing with the cap, ribbon and certificate
- Edited, high-resolution gallery delivered within one to two weeks
- Group portraits possible if friends are graduating together
DKK 1,000 · 45 minutes
Book your graduation session
Send me your graduation date and location and I will plan a session that fits around the day's schedule.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
+Can you photograph graduation day itself, including the celebration truck?
Yes. Many students book a short session before the day gets busy, then I can also catch a few candid frames as the truck or celebrations begin, depending on timing.
+Do you photograph graduations outside the studenterhue tradition?
Absolutely. University, master's and professional graduations are all welcome — we simply plan around your gown, certificate or gown-free portrait style instead.
+Can a group of friends book together?
Yes. I usually photograph each person individually first so everyone gets proper solo portraits, then take a few relaxed group shots at the end if time allows.
+How quickly can I get photos if family is flying in for the day?
I can send a small set of previews within a day or two of the session if you need something to share immediately, with the full edited gallery following shortly after.
+I have never been photographed properly before — is that a problem?
Not at all, most of my graduation clients say the same thing. I direct the whole session, so you never need to arrive with a plan.
Where we shoot
Featured Locations
Christianshavn
Canals, houseboats and quiet cobbled corners. Relaxed, cinematic and rarely busy.
Amager Strandpark
Open sky, dunes and sea light. Perfect for airy summer portraits and golden hour by the water.
Frederiksberg
Tree-lined avenues, the gardens and the old palace grounds. Elegant, green and calm.
Botanical Garden
The glasshouse and its soft diffused light — a favourite for editorial and graduation portraits.
Kastellet
Grass ramparts, red barracks and the windmill. Strong geometry and beautiful evening light.
Tivoli
Colour, lights and atmosphere after dark. Playful sessions, especially in winter and autumn.
Superkilen
Bold graphics and colour blocks in Nørrebro. Modern, editorial and made for Instagram.
Sluseholmen
Waterfront architecture and clean Nordic lines. Ideal for personal branding and headshots outdoors.
Copenhagen city centre
Strøget, the Marble Church, Gammel Strand — classic city backdrops within walking distance.
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