the BEST Graduation Gift
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Every year around graduation season, families and friends scramble for the perfect gift. A nice dinner? Already forgotten. A check? Appreciated but forgettable. A professional headshot session? That's something they'll use for years.
Here's why a headshot session is one of the most practical and meaningful gifts you can give a graduate:
They're about to enter a competitive job market. Whether your grad is headed into tech, healthcare, finance, real estate, law, or any professional field, a polished LinkedIn profile photo is now table stakes. Recruiters and hiring managers look at LinkedIn before interviews. A blurry selfie or an old photo sends the wrong message before the candidate even gets a chance to speak.
It marks a real milestone. Graduation is one of those rare moments when someone is stepping from one chapter of their life into another. A professional portrait session captures that energy — the confidence, the excitement, the sense of possibility. These are photos they'll keep and look back on for decades, not just a filter on a throwaway social post.
It gives them confidence going into the job search. There's something powerful about having a great photo of yourself. It changes how you show up — in interviews, on professional platforms, in networking situations. Graduates who have professional headshots tend to present themselves with more polish and self-assurance. That's a gift that's hard to put a price on.
Who it's perfect for:
Anyone graduating from college, graduate school, nursing school, law school, medical school, or any professional training program will benefit. It's also a great gift for someone entering a new industry or returning to the workforce after time away.
How it works:
Sessions take place in Nina's private studio in Pleasanton, California. The environment is relaxed, supportive, and designed to bring out the best in people who aren't used to being in front of the camera. Your grad will walk away with a gallery of professional images that are polished, authentic, and ready for LinkedIn, job applications, company websites, and beyond.
Gift certificates are available and easy to send — perfect if you want to give them the experience but let them choose their session date once life settles down after graduation.
Ready to give the gift that will actually matter? Email the studio to purchase a gift certificate or ask about session options.
