
Wisconsin · Graduation Ceremonies & Parties
Graduation Photographer in Waukesha, WI
Our own crews, not a marketplace: graduation photography and video in Waukesha, retouched photos in about a week and the same price for every family.
- 750+ conferences · 2,200+ weddings
- Rated 5 stars
- Insured by State Farm: $1M / $2M
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MacroSnaps in Waukesha
Graduation Ceremonies & Parties in Waukesha: 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.
Waukesha is a growing city in Wisconsin, home to roughly 72,000 people. We cover graduation events in banquet halls, hotels, places of worship, restaurants and private homes throughout Waukesha and nearby New Berlin and Brookfield.
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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha
Cap and gown portraits
Portraits on campus or at a meaningful location, alone and with family, before or after the ceremony.
The procession
Graduates entering in their regalia, faculty and the start of the ceremony.
Speeches
Valedictorian, faculty and guest speakers, and the audience's reaction.
Crossing the stage
Each graduate receiving their diploma, photographed from a consistent position so every graduate gets a comparable photo.
Cap toss and celebrations
The cap toss, hugs with friends and the first photos with family after the ceremony.
The graduation party
Toasts, the cake, family and friends, and the graduate with the people who supported them.
Details
Stoles, cords, decorated caps, diplomas and party décor.
Pricing
Graduation Ceremonies & Parties photography & video prices in Waukesha
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.
Book PhotographyVideography
$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.
Book VideographyTypical 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
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
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
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
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
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
Local to Waukesha
Graduation Ceremonies & Parties around Waukesha
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
- New Berlin (7 mi)
- Brookfield (7 mi)
- Muskego (9 mi)
- West Allis (11 mi)
- Wauwatosa (12 mi)
- Greenfield (12 mi)
Near Waukesha
Best photo & video spots near Waukesha: in Milwaukee
Looking for a scenic spot for portraits or B-roll? These favorite photo and video locations are in Milwaukee, WI, about 17 miles from Waukesha.
- 01
Milwaukee Art Museum lakefront
- 02
Milwaukee RiverWalk
- 03
Historic Third Ward
- 04
Lake Park
- 05
Bradford Beach
To add a portrait or filming stop, book the extra hours and note the location for your crew. Some parks and landmarks require a permit or have set hours, so check before the day. Book online · Photographers in Milwaukee, WI
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Planning tips
Planning your coverage in Waukesha
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 Waukesha clients choose MacroSnaps
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. Waukesha gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Waukesha works
- 1
Choose your package
Pick the service and number of hours. Every price is published, so there are no quotes to wait for.
- 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
Your crew is confirmed
We assign a MacroSnaps photographer or videographer for your city and confirm the details by email.
- 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 Waukesha: common questions
Do you have a Graduation Photographer near Waukesha?
Yes. MacroSnaps has its own photographers and videographers working across Wisconsin, and we assign a crew for your graduation in Waukesha as soon as you book. We also cover nearby New Berlin, Brookfield and Muskego. You deal with one company, with 13+ years of experience behind it, from booking to delivery.
How much does a Graduation Photographer cost in Waukesha?
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 Waukesha.
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.
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Same published price for every client. Choose your hours, pick your date and pay securely online.
