Graduation Headshots, Portraits & Videography — Vancouver, BC

Celebrate your milestone with images and film that feel proud and timeless. Studio Willis provides graduation headshot and portrait photography and videography in Vancouver, BC for university and college convocations, high-school grad sessions, and family celebrations. Expect clean lighting, true-to-life color, confident direction, and deadline-safe delivery for yearbooks, announcements, LinkedIn, and press.

Book a quote: Contact • Pricing • Email: office@studiowillis.com • Phone: 604-356-5132
Studio (by appointment only): Suite 412, 321 Railway Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1A4

Andrew Willis, director of Studio Willis, photographs and films grads across the Lower Mainland with calm, efficient on-campus coordination and family-friendly service.

Why students and families choose Studio Willis (alphabetical)

  • Accessibility-Friendly Direction

  • Color Accuracy & Skin Tones

  • Flexible Scheduling Around Convocation

  • Gown & Hood Guidance

  • Location Planning & Campus Scouting

  • Natural Retouching

  • Posing & Expression Coaching

  • Rain-Plan Options

  • Safety & Insurance

  • Speedy Turnaround

Services (alphabetical)

  • Cap & Gown Portraits

  • Convocation Day Coverage

  • Editorial Senior Portraits

  • Family Portraits After Ceremony

  • Group & Program Composites

  • Lifestyle Campus Sessions

  • On-Campus Pop-Up Studio

  • Senior/Grad Headshots (LinkedIn-Ready)

  • Video Highlight Reels (4K)

  • Yearbook Photo Sessions

Deliverables & turnaround (alphabetical)

  • Announcement-Ready Crops (Cards, Social, Stories)

  • Fine-Art Prints and Albums

  • High-Resolution Finals and Web Sets

  • Licensed Music for Films

  • Online Proofing Gallery

  • Retouching (Natural Skin Cleanup)

  • Same-Day Selects (On Request)

  • Short Films (60–90s)

  • Social Reels (9:16)

  • Yearbook-Spec Exports

Ready to plan your session? Request your date.

Vancouver campuses & locations (alphabetical)

BCIT (Burnaby), Capilano University, Douglas College, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, KPU (Kwantlen Polytechnic University), Langara College, SFU (Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver), Trinity Western University, UBC (Point Grey), University Canada West, VCC (Vancouver Community College).

Service areas (alphabetical)

Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Kelowna, Langley, Maple Ridge, Nanaimo, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Penticton, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver, Whistler, White Rock.

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Packages overview (alphabetical)

  • Classic Grad: Individual headshots and cap-and-gown portraits, natural retouching, and yearbook-spec exports.

  • Family & Friends: Group portraits after convocation plus individual frames for each graduate.

  • Signature Convocation Film: Photo coverage plus a 4K highlight film and vertical social cut.

Request detailed package guides here: Pricing.

Prep guide — quick tips (alphabetical)

  • Accessories: Keep jewelry minimal and non-reflective.

  • Hair & Makeup: Camera-natural finish; bring a brush or comb and blot papers.

  • Location Permits: Some indoor spaces require advance permission; we will advise.

  • Wardrobe: Press gowns, steam stoles, and bring a lint roller; solid layers under gowns read best.

  • Water & Rest: Hydration and rest help eyes look bright and expressions confident.

Frequently asked questions (alphabetical)

Are cap and gown provided?
Most schools manage regalia rentals or loans. We will advise during planning and can guide steam and fit.

Can you photograph groups and families?
Yes. We schedule efficient groupings and provide a simple list so no one is missed.

Do you shoot on campus and in studio?
Yes. Choose a studio session, an on-campus lifestyle session, or both.

How fast is delivery?
Standard delivery is 3–7 days for photos and 7–10 days for video. Rush options are available.

What if it rains?
We prepare covered options and clear umbrellas, or we pivot to studio without losing your booking.

What time of day is best?
Golden hour near sunrise or sunset offers flattering light and less campus foot traffic.

Optional add-ons (alphabetical)

  • Album & Print Design

  • Cap & Gown Rental Coordination

  • Graduation Announcement Card Design

  • Hair and Makeup Artist Booking

  • Rush Same-Day Selects

  • Studio Rental for Large Groups

Andrew Willis is a Vancouver, BC-based professional photographer and videographer. At Studio Willis, the team provides graduation headshots, senior portraits, cap and gown sessions, convocation day coverage, family group photos, and 4K graduation highlight films across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.