Sharing today some beautiful Loyola University Chicago graduation photos! This new medical doctor wanted his portraits at the Loyola Hospital and Medical school where he earned his degree. We had a lot of fun walking around the campus finding attractive locations for photos and commemorating the time and work and this graduate put in!
Loyola University Chicago graduation photos
It was important to my client to get his Loyola University Chicago graduation photos with the signs of the building he studied in. Even with less than ideal light we made it work by having him turn and face the building!
In case you were wondering, the three stripes on the sleeves of the advanced degree graduation robe is significant! They represent the three pillars of doctoral scholarship: academic honesty, academic courage, and academic curiosity!
Like always, it was a lot of fun to find the locations at Loyola Medical School that were meaningful to my client, photograph them beautifully, and hear the stories behind the nostalgia! Especially for clients who did their degree during Covid, graduation photos are an important way to recognize this poignant time.
Loyola Medical School Grad Photos
When I photograph graduation clients, I like to do a mix of regalia – I like to take some portraits with all the accoutrements and some without. This provides clients with nice variety in their gallery of Loyola University Chicago grad photos.
Sorry, not sorry, I’m always going to take this closeup tassel photo! I love the detail this portrait provides of both the tassel and my client’s face. 🙂
Client thoughts
Here’s what my client had to say about his experience:
I recently had the pleasure of participating in a photography session with Kristen for grad school graduation pictures, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience.
From the very beginning, Kristen impressed me with her professionalism and preparation. She was punctual, well-organized, and clearly communicated her vision for the shoot. She provide me with many great location options for background scenery (most of which I would not have thought of myself), and then meticulously scouted out my chosen location in advance so that she would have a clear plan for poses and shots, which made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. Her knowledge about the best times of day for lighting due to the sun’s angle was evident in not only her explanations but also the quality of the photos.
One of the best aspects of working with Kristen was her clear and direct guidance throughout the session. She was like a taskmaster, efficiently directing me on where to stand and how to pose, which meant I didn’t have to think about anything. This approach ensured that we wasted no time, smoothly transitioning from one shot to the next.
A testament to her commitment to perfection was when, after the shoot, we realized that my tie was slightly askew in all the photos. Without hesitation, she expertly Photoshopped every single image to ensure my tie looked perfect. Her attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile truly set her apart.
Overall, Kristen’s work is exceptional, and her passion for photography shines through in every shot. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours. 🙂
Kristen Hazelton is an award-winning Oak Park, IL (West Chicagoland) and Livermore, CA (San Francisco East Bay Area) graduating senior, and family photographer. She occasionally photographs in San Diego, CA, Tucson, AZ, and Seattle, WA. You can inquire about your own photoshoot here!
