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Graduation Photographer in Cedar Falls, IA

MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover graduation celebrations in Cedar Falls and across Iowa, with published hourly prices you can book and pay for online.

MacroSnaps in Cedar Falls

Graduation Ceremonies & Parties in Cedar Falls: photography & video

Graduation is a milestone for the graduate and for everyone who helped them get there: parents, grandparents, teachers and friends. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover both sides of the day. We photograph and film commencement ceremonies for high schools, colleges, universities and programs, and the graduation parties that families host afterward, from backyard gatherings and restaurant dinners to larger celebrations with relatives who have travelled to be there.

Cedar Falls is a community in Iowa, home to roughly 41,000 people. Our crews work across Iowa, so a graduation in Cedar Falls gets the same packages, editing standards and delivery times as one in a major metro.

For families, we often combine portraits on campus in cap and gown with coverage of the party later in the day, so the gallery tells the whole story. For schools and departments, we cover the procession, the speakers, each graduate crossing the stage and the celebrations on the lawn afterward. We organize the gallery in ceremony order, which makes it easier for the institution to share photos with graduates and their families.

For a typical graduation, clients in Cedar Falls book about 3 hours of photography ($450) and 3 hours of videography ($700). Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour; videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. The first-hour price includes travel, so Cedar Falls costs the same as anywhere else we work, and there are no quotes to wait for.

What we capture

Key moments we photograph and film in Cedar Falls

01

Cap and gown portraits

Portraits on campus or at a meaningful location, alone and with family, before or after the ceremony.

02

The procession

Graduates entering in their regalia, faculty and the start of the ceremony.

03

Speeches

Valedictorian, faculty and guest speakers, and the audience's reaction.

04

Crossing the stage

Each graduate receiving their diploma, photographed from a consistent position so every graduate gets a comparable photo.

05

Cap toss and celebrations

The cap toss, hugs with friends and the first photos with family after the ceremony.

06

The graduation party

Toasts, the cake, family and friends, and the graduate with the people who supported them.

07

Details

Stoles, cords, decorated caps, diplomas and party décor.

Pricing

Graduation Ceremonies & Parties photography & video prices in Cedar Falls

One published hourly rate for everyone, with a 2-hour minimum. No quotes, no negotiating: choose your hours and book online.

Photography

$250 first hour

+ $100 each additional hour

Typical graduation ceremonies & parties coverage: 3 hours = $450

Every photo edited and retouched, online gallery in about a week.

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Videography

$300 first hour

+ $200 each additional hour

Typical graduation ceremonies & parties coverage: 3 hours = $700

Highlight video set to music you choose, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.

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Typical for a commencement ceremony; a family party with portraits is often covered in 2-3 hours.

Minimum 2 hours · $250 first hour + $100 each additional hour

2 Hour Photography

$350

  • 1 photographer
  • 2 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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3 Hour Photography

$450

  • 1 photographer
  • 3 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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4 Hour Photography

$550

  • 1 photographer
  • 4 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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5 Hour Photography

$650

  • 1 photographer
  • 5 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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6 Hour Photography

$750

  • 1 photographer
  • 6 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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7 Hour Photography

$850

  • 1 photographer
  • 7 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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Local to Cedar Falls

Graduation Ceremonies & Parties around Cedar Falls

Tell us your venue when you book. If it needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before the event: MacroSnaps is insured through State Farm with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate coverage.

Also serving nearby

  • Waterloo (6 mi)
  • Waverly (14 mi)
  • Marshalltown (41 mi)
  • Cedar Rapids (54 mi)
  • Marion (55 mi)
  • Mason City (58 mi)

Our work

Sweet 16 Birthday Bash
Kushaan's Graduation
Celebrating Kushaan's Graduation
Children celebrating at a birthday party
Graduate in cap and gown
Graduate in cap and gown outdoors
Graduation portrait in front of a campus building
Wedding party celebrating
Evening networking reception
Bright floral centerpiece with yellow and orange blooms on a reception table
Guests dancing in a circle on the dance floor at a Bat Mitzvah

Planning tips

Planning your coverage in Cedar Falls

Check where photographers can stand

Many commencement venues have restricted areas. Schools that book us can arrange a position near the stage; families should plan portraits before or after the ceremony.

Book enough time for the ceremony

Large ceremonies can run 2 to 3 hours. For schools, we suggest booking the full ceremony plus 30 minutes afterward for celebrations and group photos.

Plan portraits for good light

Outdoor portraits work best in the morning or late afternoon. Midday sun in caps creates harsh shadows, so allow time for shaded locations.

Add video for schools and families

Schools often want a highlight video for their website and social media. A second videographer helps cover the stage and the audience at large ceremonies.

Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive

Why Cedar Falls clients choose MacroSnaps

01

13+ years, 750+ conferences, 2,200+ weddings

MacroSnaps and our parent company MacroHype have been photographing and filming for more than 13 years: over 750 corporate events and conferences and more than 2,200 weddings and private events. Cedar Falls gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.

02

Prices published, not negotiated

Many vendors price by how much they think you can pay. We publish every rate: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Everyone pays the same price.

03

Insured by State Farm

We carry $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate liability coverage. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before your event.

04

Our own network, not a marketplace

We are one company with our own photographers and videographers across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, so the quality, editing and delivery standards stay the same wherever you book.

05

Book and pay online in minutes

Choose your service and hours, pick your date and pay securely. Your slot is reserved the moment you book, and your crew is confirmed by email.

06

Every image edited

All photos are edited and retouched and delivered in a private online gallery in about a week. Highlight videos are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with music of your choice.

Simple booking

How booking a Graduation Photographer in Cedar Falls works

  1. 1

    Choose your package

    Pick the service and number of hours. Every price is published, so there are no quotes to wait for.

  2. 2

    Book & pay online

    Enter your date, start time and venue, then pay securely by card. Your slot is reserved the moment you book.

  3. 3

    Your crew is confirmed

    We assign a MacroSnaps photographer or videographer for your city and confirm the details by email.

  4. 4

    Receive your gallery

    Every photo is edited and retouched, then delivered in a private online gallery in high resolution.

FAQ

Graduation Ceremonies & Parties in Cedar Falls: common questions

Do you have a Graduation Photographer near Cedar Falls?

Yes. MacroSnaps has its own photographers and videographers working across Iowa, and we assign a crew for your graduation in Cedar Falls as soon as you book. We also cover nearby Waterloo, Waverly and Marshalltown. You deal with one company, with 13+ years of experience behind it, from booking to delivery.

How much does a Graduation Photographer cost in Cedar Falls?

The same as everywhere we work: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, so 3 hours is $450. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, so 3 hours is $700. The minimum is 2 hours and the first-hour price includes travel to Cedar Falls.

Do you photograph graduation ceremonies for schools?

Yes. We cover commencement ceremonies for high schools, colleges, universities and programs, with photography and videography available.

Can you photograph every graduate crossing the stage?

Yes, from a consistent position so each graduate gets a comparable photo. Let us know the number of graduates so we can plan.

How much does graduation photography cost?

Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour; videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. The minimum booking is 2 hours.

Can you live stream our graduation?

Yes. Live streaming lets families who can't attend watch the ceremony as it happens.

When will we receive the photos?

Every photo is edited and retouched, and your online gallery is usually ready in about one week. Highlight videos take 2 to 4 weeks.

Graduation Ceremonies & Parties near Cedar Falls

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