Portrait Collections Guide
EXQUISITE PHOTOGRAPHY
EVERLASTING ARTWORK
Thoughtfully curated portrait experiences designed to celebrate this milestone with intention, ease, and timeless imagery.
emily belson photography
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From your first planning conversation to final delivery, every detail is intentionally guided so you can feel confident, unhurried, and fully present.
for those completing high school, college, and advanced degrees
Emily Belson Photography offers a full-service portrait experience designed for graduates who want their images thoughtfully captured, beautifully curated, and transformed into tangible artwork that lives with them for generations.
Graduation Portrait Sessions
a milestone worth celebrating
a curated portrait experience
Emily works with a limited number of graduates each year so every session can be approached with care, intention, and ease. Your collection is selected at booking, allowing the entire experience—from planning through final artwork—to unfold calmly and thoughtfully.
What this means for you:
+ A clear, guided experience from the very beginning
+ Time to enjoy your fun, relaxed session
+ Artwork curated with confidence and care
When she’s not photographing families, Emily loves spending time outdoors with her husband, Patrick, their children—John, Ford, and Genevieve—and their golden retriever, Coach. Her work is rooted in legacy and marking the moments that shape us.
meet your photographer
After 15 years of capturing life’s most precious moments, she knows this is exactly where she’s meant to be. Preserving memories through timeless photos has become her true passion.
emily@emilybelson.com
@emilybelsonphoto
emily belson
2026
graduate PORTRAIT COLLECTIONS
Graduate sessions are offered as tiered collections to support thoughtful planning and a seamless experience. All collections include a pre-session design consultation and a guided approach to artwork selection.
Collections begin at $500.
ESSENTIAL COLLECTION | $500
For graduates who want flexibility and intentional simplicity.
+ 60-minute luxury portrait session
+ Access to view your full gallery of hand-edited digital images
+ Artwork and digital images purchased separately
+ Thoughtful curation guidance following your session
MOST POPULAR
SIGNATURE COLLECTION | $1,250
For graduates who want a balanced blend of images and heirloom artwork.
+ 60-minute luxury portrait session
+ Personalized style guidance
+ Your favorite 24 high-resolution hand-edited digital images from your full gallery
+ One matted heirloom album
+ Custom portrait enhancements available
HEIRLOOM COLLECTION | $1,750
For graduates who want to fully mark the moment.
+ 60-minute luxury portrait session
+ Personalized style guidance
+ Full hand-edited digital gallery
+ One matted heirloom album
+ One 11×14 framed fine art portrait
+ Custom portrait enhancements available
+ Concierge artwork guidance available
Artwork is thoughtfully designed by the photographer. Additional pieces may be purchased à la carte.
Frequently Asked Questions
how long until i receive MY images and physical HEIRLOOMS?
Digital images will be delivered via a private online gallery link for you to download and share within the same week of your session. Physical heirlooms will arrive 4-8 weeks after your session, depending on the custom pieces we have designed together.
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN i bring?
Graduation sessions focus on the graduate, with the option to include a few images with parents, immediate family, or a partner.
WHAT IF they call for rain during our session?
We simply reschedule! Flexibility is built into the experience.
WHAT SHOULD i WEAR to look my best?
Signature and Heirloom Collections include personalized style guidance. This includes mood boards and direct links to ensure wardrobe decisions feel calm and confident rather than overwhelming. Of course regalia is welcome and encouraged!
