Frequently asked questions

At Bluenose Studio, you can book studio graduation photos in Halifax for clean, polished portraits. If you want a more complete story, we also offer studio + campus graduation photos at university locations within HRM.

We offer two options: Grad Portraits (Studio) and Grad Portraits (Studio + Campus). The best choice depends on whether you want a quick studio session or a mix of studio portraits and campus memories.

Our $119 studio graduation session is a 30-minute in-studio shoot with guided posing and direction, and it includes 3 professionally edited photos. It’s ideal if you want a clean, simple set of grad portraits to mark your milestone.

Our $209 graduation session is a 1-hour experience that includes both studio portraits and campus photos, with 10 professionally edited images. It’s designed for grads who want professional studio shots plus meaningful university backdrops.

Yes. Our campus sessions are available at HRM university locations including Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University (SMU), NSCC, and Mount Saint Vincent University. If you have a specific building or spot you want, tell us when booking.

The studio grad portraits session is 30 minutes, and the studio + campus session is 1 hour. We keep sessions efficient but guided, so you get confident poses and a good variety without feeling rushed.

The studio grad portraits session is 30 minutes, and the studio + campus session is 1 hour. We keep sessions efficient but guided, so you get confident poses and a good variety without feeling rushed.

Yes. Our studio grad portraits are great for individual graduation portraits and small family photos. If you want a mix of family photos plus campus shots, the studio + campus option gives more variety and time.

Bring your cap and gown if you have them, plus any cords, stoles, medals, or meaningful items. We also recommend bringing one outfit without the gown (something polished and timeless) so you have options for both classic and modern grad portraits.

Yes, posing guidance is included. At Bluenose Studio, we direct you through flattering, natural poses and expressions so your graduation photos look confident and authentic (even if you’re not used to being in front of the camera).

You’ll receive 3 edited photos with the Studio session, or 10 edited photos with the Studio + Campus session. We’ll help you get a variety of looks so your final images feel complete and usable for announcements, family, and social media.