Graduate student in emerald green graduation gown and stole with yellow tassels stands confidently against modern building exterior.
A graduate wearing green academic regalia stands in front of a red brick archway entrance to a historic building.

The Ceremony of becoming

May 2025

The ceremony of becoming



This series celebrates a graduate stepping into the future with confidence and grace. Shot on location, it merges classic portraiture with editorial sensibility, highlighting not just achievement, but personal style, strength, and identity in motion. A tribute to transition, growth, and unapologetic presence.


A graduate in emerald green regalia stands in front of a brick archway entrance with benches on either side.
Graduate in green cap and gown sits on stone steps beneath a brick archway entrance to a building.
A graduate in emerald green academic regalia with white stole and gold tassels stands in front of a modern building.
Graduate wearing emerald green graduation gown with white stole and golden tassels stands in front of modern building exterior.
Graduate in green commencement robes stands next to bronze statue on university campus during graduation day.
Graduate in emerald green graduation gown and honors sash sits on concrete steps wearing checkered tie and dress shoes.
Graduate in emerald green graduation gown stands in front of traditional brick university building entrance with arched doorways.
Professional wearing a navy suit and striped tie checks time on wrist while standing in front of arched windows.
Professional portrait of a young graduate in a navy suit and striped tie standing in front of an arched facade.
A graduate in an emerald green graduation gown stands in front of a brick building with metal fire escape stairs.
Graduate wearing emerald green gown and academic regalia poses against rustic industrial metal beams outdoors.
Graduate wearing green sweater and white stole with gold honors cord looking to side during commencement ceremony.
A close-up view of graduation robes showing navy blue and emerald green gowns with a class ring visible.
A graduate in emerald green regalia bows their head while wearing traditional academic dress and graduation cords.