20 Best Cap And Gown Senior Pictures Ideas You'll Wanna Copy
If you're taking grad pics soon and want to get some in your cap and gown, you might be looking for cute cap and gown senior pictures ideas. Here are the best ideas for pics to take in your cap and gown!
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It can be really hard to know how to pose for cap and gown senior pictures. Speaking from experience, the cap can feel very wonky and the gown can feel like it's swallowing you up.
Luckily, there are lots of really cute ideas out there for actual cute cap and gown grad pics. For this post, I've gathered all the cutest ones I can find that I wish I would've recreated for mine!
After you read this post, you'll have all the best graduation picture inspo you need for taking pics in your cap and gown!
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The Best Cap And Gown Senior Pictures
1. Foot Pop Pic
This is such a cute pose to do for cap and gown pictures (especially if you're wearing cute shoes like she is).
2. Gown Off The Shoulders
I SO wish I would've thought of wearing my gown off the shoulders when I was taking my grad pics! It makes it look so much more flattering, and you can actually see the dress underneath.
3. Hold Cap In The Air
Recreate This Cap And Gown Picture Idea:
This is a really cute pose you could do for a cap and gown pic! Bonus points if you wear a pink cap and gown like she did (I really wish I would've done that for my grad pics).
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4. Faceless Cap And Outfit Pic
If you're wanting to do any faceless pics, this is such a cute idea for that. Plus, it'll get a really good view of your outfit.
5. Seated Stair Pose
You can't go wrong with stair pictures for a grad photoshoot. This pose is so cute, and it makes it even cuter that she's laughing. (Sidenote: bonus points if you know her from tiktok lol).
6. Walking Away Pic
Doing a pose like this where your gown is tossed over your shoulder and it looks like you're walking away is a cap and gown grad photo staple!
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7. Cap Over Face Pose
I've been seeing this grad picture pose more and more often lately, and I love it! It's super cute and encapsulates the vibe of pure exhaustion that comes after graduating lol.
8. Seated Cap Grab Pose
This is another really cute pose you could try in your cap and gown! Taking some pictures on your school's football field is such a good idea.
9. Seated Off The Shoulder Gown Pic
I am obsessed with everything about this photo! The pose plus the off the shoulder gown made for the PERFECT pic.
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10. Hold The Cap In Front Pose
A pose like this is super simple but super cute. You'd literally just hold your cap in front of you and smile!
11. Cap Throw Pic
You can't go wrong with the tried and tested cap throw pic! It is an absolute staple that belongs in every grad photoshoot.
12. Cute Walking Pic
I'm not sure exactly what to call this pose, but it's adorable! Also, her boots are insanely cute.
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13. Side Profile Pose
This is another pose that would be really easy to recreate for cap and gown pictures! You'd just stand, look to the side, and smile.
14. Sideways Stairs Pose
I'm obsessed with how cute this graduation picture pose is! You could do it like her with just your cap, or you could try with both cap and gown.
15. Sideways Cap In The Air Pose
The best cap and gown grad pics are the ones where you can also see the outfit, and this pose encapsulates that perfectly!
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16. Cutesy Pose
This is another very simple, but very cute, pose you could try! I love how this one is relaxed and not trying too hard.
17. Walking Towards The Camera Pic
A walking picture like this is perfect for a cap and gown picture because the way the gown flows makes it so you can see your outfit as well.
18. Faceless Back View Cap And Gown Pic
This is another faceless picture that would be so cute to recreate. It would be especially good if you're wanting to show off your shoes.
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19. Champagne On The Steps
I haven't seen anyone do this pose before I saw this picture, but I absolutely love it. If you're taking high school senior pictures do not recreate this one lol.
20. Bouquet Picture
I've been seeing more and more bouquet grad pics, and this is such a beautiful example! I love how the flowers match her cap and gown.
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