Graduation Photoshoot Singapore
The Gown Marks The Achievement. The Photographs Remember The People.
Graduation & Family Portraits Personally Photographed by Hart Tan.
For Graduates Who Want to Celebrate the Milestone with the People Who Matter Most.
18+ Years
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5000+ Portrait Sessions
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One Master Photographer
“You Bring Your Family, We Handle The Rest”
Why Graduation Photos Matter?
Graduation marks years of work, growth and achievement. But for many families, it is also one of those rare occasions when the people who supported that journey are together.
Your graduation photoshoot can include individual graduation portraits as well as photographs with parents, grandparents, siblings and the whole family.
Sessions can take place in our studio, at home or outdoors in Singapore.
Graduation Portraits & Family Portraits In The Same Session
The graduation gown may belong to the graduate.
The achievement, however, is often shared by the family.
That is why Tomato Photo graduation sessions include both graduation portraits and family portraits.
You don’t have to choose between graduation portraits and family portraits.
Once the graduation photographs are done, the session can naturally continue into family portraits, including photographs without the graduation gown.
It makes good use of an occasion when everyone is already together, dressed and ready to be photographed.
What To Expect During A Graduation Photoshoot Singapore
Classic, Natural & Timeless Graduation Portraits
Graduation is a milestone worth celebrating, but that doesn’t mean the experience needs to feel formal or stressful.
With Hart’s calm and personable approach, sessions are fully guided from start to finish, allowing graduates and their loved ones to relax and enjoy the occasion.
Whether the session includes individual graduation portraits, parents, grandparents or extended family members, the focus remains on creating natural expressions and genuine moments that reflect the significance of the day.
The result?
Timeless graduation portraits that celebrate both the achievement and the people who shared the journey.
Every graduation photoshoot is unique, but most sessions naturally flow through a combination of the following portraits.
Graduation Portraits
These are often the photographs that find their way into albums, frames and professional profiles as graduates embark on the next chapter of their lives.
Whether photographed in studio, at home or outdoors, the focus is on creating natural and timeless portraits that remain meaningful long after graduation day.
Graduation Photos With Parents
For many families, these become some of the most meaningful photographs from the session.
Parents have often spent years encouraging, supporting and celebrating every milestone along the way.
A graduation portrait together becomes a simple yet powerful reminder of that journey.
Graduation Photos With Grandparents
Not every graduation is witnessed by grandparents.
When the opportunity presents itself, many families choose to include them in the photographs.
These portraits often become treasured family keepsakes, capturing multiple generations together during an important chapter of life.
Siblings, Partners And Extended Family
Graduation often becomes one of the few occasions when family members gather to celebrate together.
Beyond parents and grandparents, many graduates choose to include siblings, partners, cousins and extended family members who have been part of the journey.
For larger groups, the session is carefully guided to ensure everyone is photographed efficiently and comfortably without feeling rushed.
Our purpose-built studio offers spacious interiors and step-free access, making it suitable for multi-generational family photo session, including elderly relatives and family members with mobility needs.
Whether it is a small family gathering or a larger celebration, the goal is to create meaningful photographs of the people who came together to mark the occasion.
Bringing a larger family?
Hart regularly photographs extended and multi-generation families, so parents, grandparents, children and several family units can be organised efficiently within the same session.
👉 For particularly large groups, see our Multi-Generation Family Photoshoot guide.
Family Portraits Beyond The Gown
Once everyone is together, you don’t have to photograph everything in graduation gowns.
While the graduation gown is central to the occasion, many families also choose to take a few portraits without the gown.
These photographs are feel less tied to graduation and often become family portraits that remain on walls, in albums and with the family long after the ceremony itself has passed.
Love What You See
Contact Us For Your Graduation PhotoshootStudio Or Outdoor Graduation Photoshoot?
Graduation photoshoots can be photographed in our studio, at home or outdoors. Each works well for different families.
Graduation gowns, formal attire and Singapore’s heat and humidity are not always the most comfortable combination, especially when parents, grandparents and young children are involved.
Outdoor locations can also become crowded during graduation season, particularly around convocation dates.
At Tomato Photo, our purpose-built studio offers a relaxed, air-conditioned environment with multiple changing rooms, step-free access and life-sized backdrops inspired by some of Singapore’s most iconic locations.
This allows families to enjoy the look and feel of an outdoor setting without worrying about the weather, crowds or long walks between changing areas and the shoot location.
Here’s a guide to help you decide between studio, outdoor or home graduation photoshoot.
| Consideration | Studio | Home | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air-conditioned | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Easy to change between gown & other outfits | ✅ | 🔸 | ❌ |
| Comfortable wearing graduation gown | ✅ | ✅ | 🔸 |
| Minimal walking in gown | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Weather-proof | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Easy for grandparents / elderly family | ✅ | 🔸 | 🔸 |
| Multiple portrait settings | ✅ | 🔸 | ✅ |
| Natural Singapore scenery | 🔸 | 🔸 | ✅ |
| Privacy / fewer distractions | ✅ | ✅ | 🔸 |
| ✅ | Good | ||
| 🔸 | Depends | ||
| ❌ | Limited |
What To Wear For Graduation Photoshoot?
The graduation gown will naturally be the centrepiece of the session.
Graduates may bring a second outfit for portraits without the gown.
Family members should coordinate rather than match.
Once booked, we can advise based on the people attending and the setting.
Meet Hart Tan – Your Graduation Photographer
Hart Tan is the founder and sole photographer of Tomato Photo Studio, personally photographing every graduation photoshoot.
An Associate Master Photographer with the UK’s Master Photographers Association, Hart brings more than 18 years of professional portrait experience and over 5,000 portrait sessions.
Over the past 18+ years, Hart has built a body of work photographing families through some of life’s most important milestones, including graduation.
Graduation sessions often bring several generations together. Hart’s particular strength is connecting with people, from graduates and young children to parents and elderly grandparents, while keeping the session organised and relaxed.
Every photograph you see on this website was photographed by Hart; and he is the photographer your family gets.
When The Moment Matters
Book Hart For Your Graduation PhotoshootGraduation Photoshoot Portfolio
Every graduation story is unique, but the moments that matter often remain the same. The achievement, pride and the people who shared the journey.
Explore More Graduation Photography
👉 See examples of our Graduation Photography Portfolio, or explore our Senior Portraits or graduation portrait focused primarily on the individual graduate.
I have worked with many photographers over the last few years across different continents. I was thoroughly impressed by Hart.
He was gentle, kind and had an immediately warming and nurturing effect on my children. They were calm and assured by his presence and listened to his instructions and laughed along to his jokes which was a first!
He had an innate ability to connect with his subjects (right down to my 10 day old newborn) and was able to get the best out of my family.
The photos were a real treat, a balance between fine art and also capturing the pulse of my family.
We will be asking Hart to return as our family slowly matures to capture more magical moments.
Thank you Hart for a lovely session And capturing our joy and pride at our daughter’s graduation and amazing family photos that we will cherish.
This was our first time in a photo studio and Hart was so patient and reassuring The studio is beautiful With so many comfortable homely touches which immediately put us at ease. Hart knew exactly how to get us to relax and we felt like we were in a good friend’s house, just chatting and taking a few snaps I highly recommend Tomato Studio They are very responsive and quick to advise and reassure. And our photos came framed and extremely well packed and delivered We look forward to more family photos with Hart
Had my wedding cum graduation cum whole family pictures taken by Hart. As many have reviewed, he is patient, calm and warm; at no point in time of the session did I feel rushed. Communication via WhatsApp were fast n concise. If you have slightly more time to give for a photoshoot and prefer more “individual humanistic” touch, Hart ought to be the person to go for!
Video & Written Testimonials By Real Families
Tomato Photo ReviewsGraduation Photoshoot Rates
The session fee is S$450
♦️ Prints start from $85
♦️ Wall art (canvas or framed prints) from $599
♦️ Albums from $1299
♦️ Digital image collections from $999
Most families invest approximately S$1,500 and above, depending on the photographs and finished pieces they choose.
Our standard rates remain the same throughout the year. From time to time, limited weekday packages may be available
Prefer to know everything before deciding?
Request for uur Graduation Family Photoshoot Rates
What Happens During Your Graduation Photoshoot?
1. Book Your Session
Choose your date, location and let us know who will be joining.
2. Hart Guides the Photoshoot
Hart photographs the graduate individually and guides the family through the important combinations.
3. View Everything Privately Online
Edited viewing images are typically presented through a private online gallery, usually within 24 hours.
4. Choose What You Love
Select your favourite digital images and finished products privately, without an in-person sales session.
Hart is very patient and helpful in guiding us along before, during and after the graduation photoshoot as this is the first time we are taking a Graduation family photos. They have a decent range of University gowns selection, which is very helpful. Hazel is also very nice in assisting us with all my queries. Thank you Hart and Hazel 😊 – Vinceil
Frequently Asked Questions (Graduation Photoshoot)
More FAQ’s 👉 Tomato Photo Studio FAQs
Can parents and fmaily join the graduation photoshoot?
Yes. Many of our graduation photoshoots include parents, grandparents, siblings and extended family. Hart can photograph the graduate individually as well as the important family combinations during the same session.
Can Grandparents Join?
Yes. Grandparents are very welcome. Graduation is often one of the occasions when several generations are together, and Hart regularly photographs graduates with parents, grandparents and the extended family during the same session.
Can Pets Join?
Yes. Your pet is part of your family and they are always welcomed.
Do I Need My Own Graduation Gown
We love that you bring your own. However, We have a collection of graduation gowns in studio for use. Do get in touch in advanced to check availability.
How Many Family Members Can Attend
It depends on your focus, Do you want to focus on you and your family only and perhaps with grandparents?
Or do you prefer to bring the whole clan?
While the more the merrier, it simply mean time is limited for your own family.
We are always happy to do a bit of everything when there are many family member or in-depth when it is just you and your family.
Can We Take Photos Without Graduation Gown
We always happy to do 2 look for your family. The formal graduation and a casual family portrait so you have choices when it come to what to display at home.
How Long Does The Session Take?
Around an hour or so, before the genuine smile fades.
While the idea of having more time is great, what won’t last is the genuine smile. So we always get the best of your family while everyone still enjoying the process.
