Purdue Graduation Photographer | Cap & Gown Photos in West Lafayette, IN

Purdue Graduation Photos That Tell Your Story

  • Purdue Master's Degree Cap and Gown Session with Heather Corbin Photography

    "Heather did an amazing job with my Purdue graduation photos! She is so kind and brings so much comfort and joy to the session. She is great at finding the perfect photo spots and making sure everything looks beautiful. My pictures turned out absolutely amazing!"

    CC

  • Purdue Global PhD Education graduation cap and gown photo. Picture taken by Heather Corbin Photography

    “We booked Heather to do my graduation photos this year. We were nervous because we live in Virginia and were going purely based on her portfolio, but we could not have been more pleased! Heather is kind, accommodating, wonderful with photo resistant toddlers, and so so gifted with her craft. We are thrilled with the results and genuinely had fun, even on a dreary rainy day. Would recommend her to anyone, but especially families with small children!

    Kirbie

  • Purdue Sales and Marketing degree graduation pictures by Heather Corbin Photography

    “Heather was absolutely amazing to work with. The session was extremely relaxed and very simple throughout. Heather was very kind and assisted me in setting up for the perfect photos. I had absolutely no issues while taking the photos. In the end the edited photos came to me with very quick turnaround and looked outstanding. Me and my family are beyond satisfied!”

    Ayan

  • Purdue Nursing student cap and gown graduation picture with stethoscope at Purdue Bell Tower. Photo by Heather Corbin Photography

    "Heather captured the best graduation photos of my friends and I, truly could not have asked for anything better! She made us feel comfortable and had creative poses for us to try. Not only was she flexible and affordable, she was quick to answer any questions and communicated well day of. Cant thank her enough!!"

    Caroline

More than a cap and gown, this is your moment.

You’ve walked the campus, pulled all-nighters, made lifelong friends, and chased big dreams! Now it’s time to celebrate. Your Purdue graduation photos aren’t just about the cap and gown; they’re about the journey, the joy, and the people who cheered you on.

As a third-generation Purdue grad and Lafayette-based Purdue University graduation photographer, I know how much this milestone means. I’m here to help you pause, smile, and remember exactly what this moment feels like.

Ready to make time stand still for just a little while?
Let’s capture your Purdue story, cap, gown, joy and all.

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Capture Your Purdue University Memories in West Lafayette

  • Graduation photos that truly reflect your personality.

  • A fun and stress-free photography experience from start to finish.

    Explore Purdue’s iconic campus in West Lafayette:

  • Stop at the landmarks and locations that hold the most meaning to you.

  • Relive your favorite memories as we visit your go-to spots around campus.

    Together, we’ll create a photo gallery that:

  • Celebrates your graduation.

  • Becomes a lasting reminder of your time as a Boilermaker.

Let’s capture your West Lafayette Purdue experience with photos you'll always cherish!

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Graduation Picture Packages:

Family: All Sessions can include pictures with your family!

Friends: Up to 3 friends can join the session for no additional fee.

Mini Session:

  • 30 Minute Session

  • 25 Digital Images to download

  • Online Gallery Delivery within 2 weeks from session date

  • Print Release

$250 Weekdays, $300 Weekends, $350 Graduation Days

*$50 deposit required to book

Full Session

  • 60 Minute Session

  • 60 + Digital Images included to download

  • Online Gallery Delivery within 2 weeks from session date

  • Print Release

$375 Weekdays, $450 Weekends, $525 Graduation weekends

*$50 deposit required to book

Deluxe Session

  • 2 Hour Session

  • 150+ Digital Images included

  • Online Gallery Delivery within 2 weeks from session date

  • Print Release

$575 Weekdays, $650 Weekends, $725 Graduation Weekends

*$50 deposit required to book

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Purdue graduation photo on the steps of hovde hall photo by Heather Corbin Photography

Heather Corbin Photography, LLC is an independent photographer NOT affiliated with Purdue University

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🎓 Frequently Asked Questions about Purdue Cap and Gown Graduation Photos

  • When should I book my Purdue graduation photography session?
    Purdue graduation photo sessions fill quickly, especially in April and May.

    I recommend booking your Purdue graduation photos at least 6–8 weeks in advance to secure your ideal time on campus. Morning and golden-hour sessions are most popular for cap and gown pictures.

  • Where do Purdue graduation photos usually take place?
    Most Purdue graduation photography sessions happen around iconic campus spots such as the Engineering Fountain, Bell Tower, Purdue Arches, Union, and Hovde Hall. I’ll guide you through the best locations for light and crowds so your Purdue grad photos feel personal and timeless.

  • What should I wear for my Purdue graduation pictures?
    Cap & Gown: Make sure your gown is steamed or ironed beforehand so it looks smooth in photos. (Wrinkles show up more than you think!)
    Outfit Underneath: Choose something classic and flattering. Dresses, suits, or business casual outfits always look great.
    Shoes: Campus locations require walking, and while heels look nice, bring a pair of flats just in case.

  • Can I include friends or family in my Purdue graduation session?
    Absolutely! You can include your family, friends, or roommates for a few group shots. If you want extended family or multiple grads, I’ll help organize those photos so your session still feels relaxed and enjoyable. You can schedule a Friends session and split the cost between you all.

  • Will I be able to download the pictures?

    Yes. Every session includes fully edited, high-resolution digital images that are yours to download, print, and share. Professional prints are available directly from your online gallery.

  • What happens if it rains during my Purdue graduation photo session?
    If the weather doesn’t cooperate, I always offer a flexible reschedule. We’ll find a new time so you still get beautiful Purdue graduation photos without worrying about the forecast.

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Heather Corbin is a Lafayette, Indiana, photographer serving Purdue Grads, Weddings, and Families.

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I’m Heather Corbin, a third-generation Purdue grad and local photographer based in Lafayette, Indiana. I specialize in relaxed, joy-filled Purdue cap and gown sessions that celebrate your hard work, your people, and your journey.

This campus is personal to me, and I’d be honored to help tell your Purdue graduation story through timeless, meaningful photos.

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A woman in a black dress and heels standing in front of a large sign for Harry's Chocolate Shop, which advertises sandwiches, chili, beer, and since 1919
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A young woman in a graduation cap and gown hugging an older man outdoors in a green, leafy setting.
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A woman in a white dress and high heels is jumping and holding a graduation cap in front of the Purdue engineering fountain with trees and a building in the background.
A young woman in graduation attire holding a graduation cap and diploma, leaning against the Purdue bell tower, with green trees and bushes in the background.
Graduating Purdue student wearing black cap and gown, holding her cap with an orange tassel, with a gold stole and medals on her outfit, standing on stone steps.
Six Purdue nursing students dressed in white dresses with gold graduation sashes and holding graduation caps, celebrating outdoors by the Purdue Bell Tower with green trees in the background.
A young man in a black suit and tie, wearing reading glasses, standing outdoors on a sunny day, with a gold graduation stole around his neck and a diploma emblem on it, smiling at the camera.
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A young woman in graduation cap and gown stands on the steps of a neoclassical building with large columns.
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A young girl in a pink dress and silver shoes walking with her parents on a wet sidewalk, holding their hands.
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A young woman with dark curly hair smiling and leaning against a concrete pillar, holding a black graduation cap outdoors.
A person wearing a white dress and a gold necklace, holding a black and gold graduation hat, with a stethoscope draped around their neck.
Close-up of a woman wearing a white dress with a zipper, carrying an orange Saint Laurent bag with a circular logo patch.
A woman in a cap and gown holding a young girl during a graduation celebration outdoors.
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A young woman in a graduation cap and gown holding a diploma cover, smiling outdoors in front of a brick wall.
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A young man and woman standing outdoors on a paved walkway, with large stone columns and green trees in the background. The woman is wearing a white dress, black high heels, and a black graduation cap with a gold tassel, while the man is dressed in a
A woman wearing a white dress with ruffles, holding a black diploma cover, a pink stethoscope, and wearing a yellow stole. She has gold jewelry including a bracelet and ring.
A young man in a graduation gown with a gold sash, standing outdoors on a sidewalk, looking over his shoulder with a slight smile.
A young woman in a white dress and heels standing outside, smiling, leaning against a large column with greenery in the background.
A woman in graduation attire, including a black cap and a gold sash, is standing at the entrance of the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, smiling and holding the door open.
Three young women in graduation gowns and caps, with gold stoles, standing outdoors in a park-like setting, one of them holding a cap towards the camera.
Person wearing black high heels, holding a black graduation cap with a red tassel, dressed in black, celebrating graduation outdoors.
Graduate in black cap and gown throwing cap with orange tassel outdoors.
A woman in a white dress holding a graduation cap, celebrating under an archway that reads 'Purdue University' on a university campus.
A young woman in a white dress celebrating her graduation outside a building with a sign that reads 'Class of 1959'; she is wearing a black graduation cap with a red tassel and an orange stole, and is smiling while holding the cap's tassel.
A young woman in a white Purdue University figure skating uniform smiling and holding a pair of white figure skates with sparkling embellishments in one hand, and a black sign that reads 'Ever Grateful 2025 Ever True' in the other.
A young woman in a graduation gown and cap is celebrating at Purdue University, standing on a brick pathway under the university entrance arch, holding her cap up in the air with a joyful expression.
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A woman in a white dress and beige high heels holding a black diploma cover with a yellow tassel during a graduation ceremony outdoors.
Person wearing a yellow traditional outfit holding a graduation cap and stole, sitting on steps.
Four young women are walking outdoors on a paved path, with two of them looking back and smiling at the camera. They are dressed in short dresses and high heels, with one wearing a white dress and the others in black. They are on a sunny day in a par
A young woman in a black dress and high heels stands outdoors on a brick pathway during graduation, holding a cap, wearing a gold stole and smiling.
A young woman in a white dress and high heels celebrating her graduation outdoors, holding a cap on her head, wearing medals around her neck, and standing next to a stone monument that reads 'Class of 1959'.
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Young man with blond hair, wearing sunglasses, a pink shirt, a plaid tie, and a yellow sash with a logo, smiling and holding an ice skate outside near a building.
A young woman in a graduation gown and cap holding a diploma, flanked by smiling adults, possibly her parents, outdoors on a college campus
A couple sharing an outdoor moment, with the woman smiling and the man holding her face gently, surrounded by greenery.
A young woman in a white off-shoulder dress wearing a gold graduation stole, smiling outdoors with trees and flowers in the background.
A pair of white ice skates with pink blades placed on a concrete sidewalk, with a person's feet in beige sandals with a decorative bow and ankle strap stepping nearby.
A person dressed in a white dress, wearing a gold stole and holding a black graduation cap with a gold tassel, is sitting on the ground with one knee up against a textured wall.
Four people celebrating graduation outside the Ralph & Bettye Parameter Building, with three women, one in a cap and gown and the others in dresses, and a man in a shirt and pants, all joyfully jumping and smiling.
A young man in graduation gown and cap jumping with a young woman in summer dress outside, celebrating graduation.
Skate shoes, a black graduation cap with yellow letters and numbers, and a yellow sash laid on a tiled floor. The cap reads 'Ever Grateful 2025 Ever True'.
Two young women in graduation caps and gowns smiling outdoors on a brick path with green bushes in the background.
A young woman in a black dress is holding a black graduation cap with a red tassel towards the camera. She is smiling and wearing a gold stole.
A young woman in a white dress and gold sash holding a graduation cap standing next to a young man in a black polo shirt and khaki pants outside on a porch or balcony.
A pair of black ice skates with metal blades placed on either side of a black sign that reads 'Ever Grateful 2025 Ever True'. An orange ribbon with a black circular emblem hangs below the sign.
A woman in a white dress holding a black diploma cover, an orange tassel, a pink stethoscope, and a gold watch, likely at a graduation ceremony.
Woman in a white dress and high heels wearing a black graduation cap and tassel, standing outdoors in front of concrete columns.
A young man wearing a white shirt, black pants, shiny black shoes, and a black tie, sitting on stone steps outdoors. He has curly hair, glasses, and is smiling, with a gold sash draped over his shoulder.
A woman dressed in high heels and a white skirt holding a black graduation cap, a pink stethoscope, and a yellow tassel.
Seven women in white dresses with gold sashes celebrating graduation outdoors, smiling, and posing cheerfully.
Person holding a graduation cap and a decorated diploma with Purdue University insignia and a large 'P' emblem, wearing a medal around the neck, on an outdoor campus pathway.
Young woman in a white lace dress standing on a balcony with a green outdoor background.
A young woman in academic regalia, wearing a black gown and cap, with a gold and red honor cord, standing on outdoor stairs, smiling and holding her cap in her left hand.
A couple celebrating graduation outdoors, with the man kissing the woman on the forehead. The woman is wearing a graduation gown and cap, and the man is dressed in a white shirt and tie.
A woman wearing beige high-heeled sandals, a white dress, and a graduation stole holding a black graduation cap with an orange tassel.
Two graduates in academic regalia, smiling at each other outdoors with green foliage in the background.
A young man in graduation cap and gown smiling at a young woman in academic regalia outside on a sunny day with green trees in the background.
Close-up of a newly engaged couple holding hands, with the woman's engagement ring visible, celebrating outdoors after graduation ceremonies.
A couple in graduation gowns and caps face-timing affectionately, their foreheads touching outdoors with green foliage in the background.
Graduate woman wearing graduation cap and gown, smiling and looking at a man in a white shirt and black tie, outside in a garden setting.
Close-up of a woman's hand showing a diamond engagement ring, with her hair and clothing slightly visible in the background.
Group of six women in white dresses celebrating outside a chocolate shop with bottles of champagne
Six women wearing white dresses celebrating outside a chocolate shop, holding champagne bottles, and smiling.