A polished professional portrait that still lets you wear the milestone — gown, stole or a clean dress shirt against a neutral backdrop. On this page we look at what that style means specifically for student headshots — who books it, what to wear, and where the finished photo gets used.
For students, the Graduation look most often shows up on LinkedIn and internship applications. It is the choice when a student photo has to read as the professional default for the role — without booking a studio day to get there.
Wardrobe and background notes
regalia straight and flat for the announcement shot; a solid-color top without the gown for the LinkedIn crop. If you are ordering in student-appropriate clothing — upload a source photo in the outfit you want kept — the model preserves it exactly.
Expression guidance
bright, centered and genuine — the gown photo for announcements, the plain crop for your profile. For students, that is the difference between a photo that looks like it was taken for the role and one that was taken anywhere.
Where students use the Graduation look
- LinkedIn
- internship applications
- graduate school applications
The bridge between "student" and "next step": one sitting that covers graduation week and the job hunt.
Common questions
Is the Graduation style suitable for students?
Yes — Graduation is the style Portraze recommends as the default for students and the one referenced throughout the Student Headshots guide. It is what we reach for when a student orders a session without a strong preference: a polished professional portrait that still lets you wear the milestone — gown, stole or a clean dress shirt against a neutral backdrop.
How do I choose between Graduation and other styles as a student?
Choose by placement: if the photo is heading to LinkedIn, the Graduation register is built for exactly that. For day-to-day use, students usually keep an everyday set — the Student Headshots guide shows which. Both can come from one upload, so nothing is locked in before you see the results.
Can I use one upload for several styles?
Yes. You upload 10-20 source photos once, and each style is a separate generation from the same upload. Most customers order their primary style first, then add a second or third look without re-shooting.