Lavender & Lemon Studio

Beyond the Cap & Gown –
Your timeless story in editorial perfection..

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Your graduation, reimaginedβ€”cinematic, dreamy, and effortlessly iconic. Every edit is 100% personalized to your style, with 2+ hours of meticulous editing for each hour of captured moments.


We capture your story in an editorial masterpieceβ€”specializing in California golden-hour glow to soft K-drama romance.


Your graduation deserves to feel like a magazine cover. Ready to book?

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Graduation

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Trusted by 150+ clients!

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Now Booking Spring 2026

Trusted by 150+ clients! 〰️ Now Booking Spring 2026

Some Client Favorite Styles

  • Golden Hour Classic

    A subtle, timeless style with low contrast and a gentle fade that captures the soft, golden hues of a serene sunset, evoking a warm, nostalgic glow.

  • A woman in a white dress standing outside a historic building with large columns, holding an orange sash in the air with her right hand and smiling with her eyes closed.

    Timeless Cinematic Glow

    A bold style with dramatic direct lighting and high contrast, delivering a modern, timeless, and magazine-like edit.

  • Young man in graduation gown and tie standing near an ornate teal gate and stone pillar outdoors with trees in the background.

    Timeless Classic Cool

    Another traditional and super classic style for cool tone pictures with a focus on keeping a realistic, classic, and stylish vibe.

  • A young woman in a white dress and graduation stole stands outdoors near a cherry blossom tree in full bloom on a sunny day.

    Vibrant Cinematic Soft

    A dreamy mix of vibrant colors and soft lighting that brings out the gentle beauty of cherry blossomsβ€”a perfect look for a cinematic, k-drama or anime vibe.

  • We specialize in creating cinematic, dreamy, and iconic portraits tailored to your style, whether classic golden-hour glow, Vogue-inspired looks, K-drama pastels, cherry blossom dreams, VSCO/digicam vibes, film simulation, or more. From nostalgic film-inspired edits to ultra-clean modern aesthetics, we bring your vision to life.

    Since starting Lavender & Lemon Studio five years ago, we have grown to become one of the most popular graduation photography services on campus. Our signature editing process ensures every image stands apart from standard photos or simple filters. We capture your image in RAW format via a fun and relaxed photoshoot experience, then uniquely process your images to create our magazine-like signature styles, and deliver a curated gallery, dedicating over 2 hours of editing to every hour of your photoshoot.

    Clients say a session with us is a must-have graduation experience, delivering a complete photographic experience with 60+ personalized edited images for around the same price as a single unedited digital image download from school photos. Fun, relaxed, and fully focused on you, no modeling experience is required. We create unforgettable memories that feel like a magazine cover. We have limited sessions each semester, and the best lighting hours sell out quickly. We encourage you to reach out early to secure your spot.

  • Not confident with posing? That’s completely fine. We design our sessions to be calm, relaxed, and stress-free. Before the shoot begins, we’ll guide you through a mini crash course with gentle, easy-to-follow poses so you feel comfortable and prepared.

    Throughout the session, we provide ongoing guidance, helping you move naturally and feel at ease in front of the camera. You won’t need to worry about striking the β€œperfect” poseβ€”we’ll work together at a pace that feels comfortable and relaxed.

    We also pay close attention to every detail, checking that hair, stoles, and other styling elements are perfectly in place, and gently reminding you throughout the shoot so every shot looks polished and effortless.

  • We understand that life happens and we offer rescheduling for sessions as long as we are notified in advance. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if an emergency occursβ€”we are always happy to support you.

    We always reschedule for rain to ensure your session goes perfectly. Cloudy days, however, create the most flattering light for portraits, so we do not reschedule for overcast days as they are ideal.

  • At Lavender & Lemon Studio, we specialize in creating cinematic, dreamy, and effortlessly iconic portraits while delivering top-tier quality at an accessible, great-value price. With over five years of studio experience, our small, talented team of Lead and Associate Photographers is hand-picked through an extremely competitive selection process and receive extensive training and adhere to studio quality guidelines. Our team combines years of hands-on experience with formal photography education through fine art schools and related majors, mentorship, and a fresh, creative perspective to make every session truly unique.

    Each shoot is thoughtfully designed to be a unique graduation experience focused on you, and professionally captured aligned to Lavender & Lemon’s signature studio style. We dedicate over two hours of editing for every hour of photoshoot time, starting immediately after your session. This allows us to deliver polished images quicklyβ€”often within three daysβ€”so you can send personalized graduation invitation cards (available for order through our studio) without the month-long delays common in the industry.

  • No matter your vision, style, or budget, we have a graduation photography session designed for you. Whether you’re looking for a solo editorial moment, a fun group session with friends, or a family-inclusive shoot, we’ve got you covered. We aim to keep our pricing transparent so you can plan with confidence. What you see in our Services tab reflects our standard rates, with no hidden fees.

    We also believe graduation photos should be accessible to everyone. A limited number of low-income/first-gen grad support spots are available each season for students who may benefit from reduced pricing. If this would make a difference for you, feel free to reach out, we’re happy to work with you where possible.

    Check out our Services tab for full details.

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A young woman in a white dress and white high heels standing under an archway with trees in the background, wearing a blue and gold sash that says 'Berkeley'.
A young man standing outdoors at Berkley with a graduation stole that reads "Class of 2024". He is wearing a white dress shirt and black trousers, and is standing in front of an ornate metal gate surrounded by trees.
Couple in graduation gowns walking hand in hand outdoors on a wooded pathway, with trees, bushes, and steps in the background.
A woman in a colorful traditional Mexican dress holding her skirt with her right hand, standing next to a man in a graduation gown and sash, outside a historic building.
A young woman in a white dress standing on a spherical metal sculpture near a water fountain, holding a cap and smiling, with a historic building in the background.
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A woman in a dress and graduation stole standing among purple flowers, with a gray historic building and a clock tower in the background.
Five graduates wearing caps and gowns sitting on a stone wall outside of a university building, smiling and laughing together.
A smiling woman in a white dress and sunglasses sitting with a man in a blue suit and sunglasses outdoors during golden hour.
A young woman in a white dress and a blue graduation stole, with a sash that reads 'Berkeley Class of 2024,' is standing on an artistic metal sculpture over a water feature, smiling outside a large historic building.
A woman in a white dress standing outdoors in front of a building with classical columns, holding a scarf in the air with her eyes closed, appears to be enjoying the moment.
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Group of six diverse college graduates in white dresses and shirts, wearing blue graduation stoles, sitting on a barrier outside a historic academic building, smiling and celebrating their graduation ceremony in the afternoon.
A young woman in a white dress and sunglasses smiling and posing outside a neoclassical building with columns, wearing a graduation stole that reads 'Berkeley' on it.
A young woman in a white dress with a purple graduation stole sitting on a metal sculpture on a college campus, smiling at the camera. She has a Berkeley class of 2024 sash.
A woman sitting in a large black armchair in a library, wearing a white dress, beige platform heels, and a gold graduation stole that says 'Berkeley'. She is looking to the side with a confident expression. Behind her is a large historical painting a
A man with shoulder-length hair wearing sunglasses and a blue blazer, reading a newspaper inside a library with ornate woodwork and a large painting in the background.
Young man standing in a library, wearing a graduation stole that reads 'Berkeley Class of 2024'. Large painting depicting a historical battle hangs on the wall behind him.
A young woman in a white dress and graduation stole standing outdoors in front of a modern sculpture with loops, smiling at the camera.
A young man in a white shirt and black pants wearing a blue and gold graduation stole standing near the entrance of a university campus, with trees and people in the background.
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A young woman with black hair holds a white calla lily flower in a lush green garden.
Graduate woman in cap and gown sitting in modern metal sculpture with a building and parked cars in the background.
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A young man in a white shirt and black pants wearing a blue graduation stole with golden lettering that reads "Berkeley" and "Class of 2024" standing outside at a university campus, with a decorative archway and memorial plaque in the background.
Three young women in graduation gowns and caps standing outdoors under cherry blossom trees, holding hands and smiling.
A young woman in a graduation gown and stole standing on a stone balcony outdoors during sunset, in front of a classical building with columns.
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Young woman in a white dress and graduation sash sitting on a stone balustrade outside a historic building, smiling and touching her hair during sunset.
A young man wearing a graduation gown and stole sitting on a stone railing in front of a classical building with tall columns and decorative details.
A young woman in a white dress and pink heels sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, wearing a blue graduation stole with gold trim and a black graduation cap, in a green, leafy setting.
A young woman celebrates her graduation from Berkeley, wearing a blue gown's sash, as she throws her cap into the air outdoors near a historic building.
Two graduation graduates celebrating on a ledge with confetti in the air, a clock tower in the background.
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A young woman in a white dress and high heels, wearing a graduation stole, stands smiling under an arched stone doorway with trees and greenery in the background.
A young man in formal attire sitting on a wooden park bench, wearing a blue graduation stole with gold trim that has the word "Berkeley" on it, surrounded by green trees and foliage.
A man in dress shoes and a dark shirt holding a woman in a white dress and high heels in his arms outside a building with ornate stone steps and a large dark gate.
Young man in a graduation gown and cap standing outside near a decorative green gate and lampposts.
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A young woman in a white dress holding a small, poodle dog while standing under an ornate, light blue bridge at an outdoor event, with trees in the background.
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