UGA Graduation Photos with Friends: How to Plan a Group Senior Session

UGA graduation photos with friends are about so much more than caps, gowns, and pretty pictures. They’re about celebrating the girls who made your college years unforgettable.

The roommates who became family. The sorority sisters who were there for it all. The besties who made Athens feel like home.

You survived the all-nighters, the exams, the game days, and everything in between. And now, as graduation approaches, it’s time to celebrate this chapter with your favorite people.

But what if you could have all the gorgeous individual senior portraits you’ve been dreaming of AND make it a shared experience with your besties?

That’s exactly why we created the Izzy + Co Senior Bestie Experience.

Why Book UGA Graduation Photos with Friends?

Let’s talk about one of the biggest challenges of graduation season in Athens: the lines.

If you’ve ever walked past the UGA Arch during peak graduation season, you know exactly what we’re talking about. The wait for that iconic graduation photo can stretch for hours!

And while we love a classic Arch photo just as much as you do, we also know there are so many beautiful places around North Campus worth celebrating.

That’s where planning your UGA graduation photos with friends becomes a game changer. Instead of navigating the graduation crowds on separate days, you can share the experience with your favorite people and make the most of your time on campus.

You still get your own senior photography experience, but with your favorite people along for the ride.

And yes, there’s a little something extra in it for everyone. More on that below!

Introducing the Izzy + Co Senior Bestie Experience

Your senior portraits should be all about YOU. Your personality, your accomplishments, your style, and everything that makes this milestone yours.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t bring your besties along for the celebration.

With our Senior Bestie Experience, you can gather up to four graduating friends and book your individual senior sessions together on the same day.

Here’s how it works:

• Round up your crew. Gather a group of up to five graduating seniors, including yourself.
• Everyone books individually. Each student reserves their own senior session with Izzy + Co, so everyone has their own photography experience and ordering appointment.
• Get the full treatment. Professional hair and makeup, wardrobe guidance, and expert posing direction are all part of the experience.
• Celebrate together. We’ll coordinate your sessions around iconic UGA graduation locations, capturing individual portraits and group photos along the way.
• Enjoy exclusive bestie perks. Every participating senior receives $50 off their session fee PLUS $100 in artwork credit to use at their individual Reveal.

That’s $150 in special perks for every senior just for celebrating together!

The best part? Nobody has to sacrifice their own senior portraits to get photos with friends.

How to Plan Your UGA Graduation Photos with Friends

Planning your UGA graduation photos with friends takes a little coordination, especially when you’re juggling several schedules during one of the busiest times of the year. But a little planning goes a long way toward making the experience seamless, fun, and totally worth it!

Here’s how to make it happen.

1. Choose Your Graduation Crew

Start with your roommates, sorority sisters, teammates, or the friends who have been by your side throughout college.

Your group can include up to five seniors total, and everyone will book their own individual session with us.

We recommend choosing one friend to be the group’s point person so coordinating schedules and communicating details is a breeze.

2. Get Your Sessions on the Calendar

Once you’ve gathered your group, reach out to Izzy + Co so we can coordinate a shared session date.

Each senior will complete their own booking and reservation, but we’ll plan your photography together so everyone can enjoy the experience.

And because graduation season in Athens gets busy FAST, we recommend getting your crew organized and booking early.

3. Make a Plan for the UGA Arch

We love the Arch. You love the Arch. EVERY graduating senior loves the Arch.

Unfortunately, so does everyone else!

During peak graduation season, the line for photos at the UGA Arch can be hours long. That’s why we ask our seniors to arrange for someone to hold their place in line while they’re enjoying professional hair and makeup.

For the Senior Bestie Experience, your group can coordinate this together rather than having everyone manage the process separately.

We’ll help plan the photography portion of your experience around your group’s must-have locations, making the most of our time together.

4. Coordinate Your Looks (Without Looking Identical)

Here’s something we love about UGA graduation photography: you don’t need a closet full of outfit changes to create a gorgeous variety of images.

Most of our seniors start with one fabulous dress and switch up their look with a few meaningful accessories.

Think:

• Your classic white graduation dress and cap and gown.
• A sorority stole to celebrate your sisterhood.
• A blazer for polished, professional headshots.
• A UGA jersey for a spirited stadium look.
• Personal accessories that make your portraits feel uniquely you.

For group photos, we recommend coordinating the overall vibe rather than wearing identical outfits. A collection of beautiful white dresses, for example, always looks timeless on North Campus, while leaving plenty of room for everyone’s personal style.

And don’t worry if styling isn’t your thing. Wardrobe guidance is part of the Izzy + Co experience!

UGA Graduation Photos with Friends: The Best of Both Worlds

One of the best things about booking your UGA graduation photos with friends? You don’t have to choose between gorgeous individual portraits and celebrating with your favorite people. With the Senior Bestie Experience, you get both!

Not here!

Our Senior Bestie Experience is designed to give every graduating senior their own moment in front of the camera.

We’ll guide each student through flattering poses, beautiful lighting, and a variety of looks while also capturing the friendships that made your college years so special.

Imagine classic individual portraits at the Arch, celebrating with your entire group on North Campus, and those spontaneous, laughing-with-your-besties moments that might just become your favorite images of all.

It’s the perfect mix of polished, editorial-inspired portraits and the genuine connections you’ll want to remember years from now.

A Little Something Extra for Your Graduation Crew

As if celebrating with your besties wasn’t enough, we wanted to make booking together even sweeter.

When you book the Izzy + Co Senior Bestie Experience, every participating senior receives:

$50 OFF their individual senior session fee

PLUS

$100 in artwork credit to use at their personal Reveal & Ordering Appointment

That’s $150 in exclusive perks for each member of your crew.

And because everyone books separately, you each get to choose the portraits and finished products you love most.

Whether you’re dreaming of a beautiful heirloom album, framed portraits for your family, or artwork that celebrates your UGA years, we’ll help you find the perfect way to preserve your favorite images.

Ready to get your girls together? Explore our Athens senior photography experience and reach out to start planning.

Your UGA Years Deserve to Be Remembered

One day, you’ll look back on your college years and remember so much more than the classes you took or the degree you earned.

You’ll remember the girls who became your family, the spontaneous nights downtown, the Saturdays in Sanford Stadium, and all the little moments that made Athens unforgettable.

Your senior portraits are a celebration of everything you’ve accomplished. And planning your UGA graduation photos with friends means you get to celebrate that milestone alongside the people who made the journey unforgettable.

At Izzy + Co, we believe your graduation photos deserve more than a quick snapshot. With professional styling, thoughtful direction, and our signature editorial-inspired approach, we create portraits you’ll be proud to share today and treasure for years to come.

Your moment. Your people. One unforgettable UGA story.

Let’s celebrate all of it.

Explore the Izzy + Co Senior Experience and start planning your graduation photos with friends.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UGA Group Graduation Photos

Can I include friends in my UGA senior session?

Absolutely! Our Senior Bestie Experience combines gorgeous individual senior portraits with fun group photos of your favorite people.

How many friends can participate in the Senior Bestie Experience?

Bring up to four graduating friends, for a total of five seniors. Everyone books their own session, but you’ll celebrate together!

Does everyone get individual graduation portraits?

Yes! Each senior enjoys dedicated camera time, professional posing guidance, and beautiful individual portraits alongside group photos.

Do we all have to pay together?

Not at all. Every senior books and pays for their own session separately. You’ll also have your own individual Reveal & Ordering Appointment to select your favorite portraits and artwork.

What’s included in the Senior Bestie Experience?

Professional hair and makeup, wardrobe guidance, individual and group portraits, plus $50 off each session fee and $100 in artwork credit per senior!

How do we handle the line at the UGA Arch?

Your group arranges for someone to hold your place while you’re getting hair and makeup done. We’ll coordinate the photography around your planned locations.

When should we book our UGA graduation photos?

The earlier, the better! Graduation season fills quickly, so gather your besties and reach out as soon as you’re ready. (We recommend no later than January for Spring)