Graduation Photography & Films in Edinburgh and Across Scotland
Your Moment. Your Achievement. Beautifully Captured.
You've worked hard for this moment. Now it's time to celebrate.
Whether you're graduating on your own, celebrating with friends or sharing the day with family, we'll help you capture it with professional photographs, cinematic films and beautiful prints.
Graduation photography from £25with Graduation Day Express on graduation day
Individual portraits • Group photography • Graduation films • Instant photo prints
You've Earned This Moment. Let's Capture It Properly.
Graduation is about more than collecting your certificate. It's about the hard work, the people who supported you and everything it took to get here.
At Max Akin Visuals, we offer professional graduation photography and films that reflect your personality and celebration.
From beautiful individual portraits to photographs with your favourite people, we'll make sure you have memories worth keeping.
Professional Graduation Portraits
Look your best with professionally photographed and edited graduation portraits.
Celebrate With Your Friends
Book together, enjoy the experience and save with our graduation group packages.
Cinematic Graduation Films
Relive the celebration with a professionally edited short film you can share with family and friends.
Instant Graduation Prints
Take home a beautiful printed photograph from our available graduation-day printing sessions.
Prices in GBP
Graduation Packages
Plan a shoot before your graduation, or catch us on the day.
These sessions are planned and booked in advance. They may also be scheduled for another agreed date, subject to availability.
Graduation Portraits
From£79
Your graduation, your style.
Enjoy a relaxed, professionally guided photoshoot at a location that suits you. Perfect for capturing beautiful portraits before the big day.
- 30-minute photoshoot
Includes
- 30-minute professional photoshoot
- 5 professionally edited digital photographs
- One agreed location
- Private online gallery
- Individual graduate
Pre-booked · planned in advance
Graduation Film
From£149
More than a photograph. Relive the moment.
Celebrate your achievement with a beautiful short film featuring your graduation outfit, favourite location and personality.
- Up to 45 minutes of filming
- Includes a cinematic film
Includes
- Up to 45 minutes of filming
- One professionally edited cinematic highlight film
- Final film duration: 30–45 seconds
- Vertical format suitable for Instagram, TikTok and sharing with friends
- One agreed location
Pre-booked · planned in advance
- Photos + film
Graduation Signature
From£199
The complete graduation experience.
Get beautiful photographs and a cinematic film in one session. Perfect for graduates who want to remember their achievement in more than one way.
- 60-minute photography and filming session
- 4×6 printed photo included
- Includes a cinematic film
Includes
- 60-minute photography and filming session
- 12 professionally edited digital photographs
- One 30–45-second cinematic highlight film
- Two 4×6 physical photo prints
- Private online gallery
- One agreed location
Pre-booked · planned in advance
Make Your Graduation Photoshoot Your Own
Want extra photographs, more prints or a little more time? You can personalise your package with optional extras.
- Additional 4×6 print
- £5
- Two additional 4×6 prints
- £8
- Additional professionally edited digital photograph
- £8
- Extra 30 minutes of photography
- £60
- Extra 30 minutes of filming
- £75
- Extra 30 minutes of combined photography and filming
- £90
- Graduation event photography
- From £125/hour, minimum 2 hours
- Photography outside Edinburgh
- Custom quote
- Professional makeup
- Discounted partner rate, to be confirmed
Extra time applies to planned sessions only, not to graduation-day express sessions or Graduate Together.
Photos You'll Love. Films You'll Want to Watch Again.
Some moments deserve a beautiful photograph. Others deserve to be seen and heard again.
With MAV, you can choose professional photography, a graduation film or both.
We'll guide you through the shoot, help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and create something you'll be proud to share.
4×6 keepsake
A Photo You Can Take Home That Day
There's something special about having a real photograph in your hands.
With selected graduation-day packages, we'll take your photograph, prepare your chosen image and print a 4×6 keepsake for you to take home.
Simple, personal and ready to enjoy.
Prints are included with selected packages only. Edited digital photographs follow after the shoot.
Booking Your Graduation Shoot Is Easy
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Step 1: Choose Your Package
Explore our options and choose the experience that works for you.
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Step 2: Pick Your Date & Location
Select an available time and tell us where you'd like your photographs taken.
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Step 3: Enjoy Your Shoot
We'll take care of the photography so you can enjoy celebrating your achievement.
On graduation day, walk-ins are welcome only where we've confirmed an approved MAV location and have space. Booking ahead guarantees your slot.
There's nothing to pay when you book. We'll confirm your slot and send you an invoice.
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Book Your Graduation Shoot
Pick your package and time. We'll confirm by email. Nothing to pay until we send your invoice.
Graduating in Edinburgh? We're Ready for You.
We're offering graduation photography and filming for students celebrating at universities and colleges across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Napier University
- Heriot-Watt University
- Queen Margaret University
- Edinburgh College
- Other Scottish universities and colleges
Graduating outside Edinburgh? We can travel across Scotland. Ask us for a quote.
We are an independent photography business and are not officially affiliated with these institutions.
Graduation days we're booking
Book a graduation-day slot for any of these dates.
Edinburgh Napier University
Tue 27 Oct · Wed 28 Oct · Thu 29 Oct
Edinburgh College
Thu 5 Nov
University of Edinburgh
Wed 18 Nov · Thu 19 Nov · Fri 20 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Fri 27 Nov
Heriot-Watt University
Sat 5 Dec · Mon 7 Dec · Tue 8 Dec
Planning Something Bigger? Let's Capture That Too.
From family celebrations and graduation dinners to private parties and large group photography, MAV offers flexible photography and filming packages to suit your plans.
Whether you need us for an hour or for the whole celebration, tell us what you're planning and we'll put together a quote.
- Graduation parties
- Family celebrations
- Restaurant celebrations
- Private graduation events
- Larger friendship groups
- Extended photography coverage
- Extended filming or combined photo and video coverage
Graduation Event Photography — From £125/hour
Minimum 2-hour booking. Additional filming, travel and other services quoted according to requirements.
Questions, answered
Can I book a graduation photoshoot before my ceremony?
Yes. You can book a session before your graduation day at an agreed location and time.
Do you photograph graduates on graduation day?
Yes. We offer graduation-day portraits and selected instant printing packages. Advance bookings are recommended, and walk-in availability depends on our confirmed location and capacity.
Can I book with my friends?
Absolutely. Our Graduate Together package costs £39 per graduate, with a minimum of four graduates.
How long does the graduation-day photoshoot take?
Our individual graduation-day sessions are designed to be quick, with under two minutes of photography. Group bookings have their own reserved time slots.
Will I receive printed photographs?
Yes, selected packages include 4×6 photo prints. You can also purchase additional prints.
When will I receive my edited photographs?
Instant prints are prepared at the event, while professionally edited digital photographs are delivered afterwards. Our target standard turnaround is 48–72 hours after the shoot, subject to confirmation at booking.
Can you come to my university or a different location?
We photograph graduates across Edinburgh and can travel to other parts of Scotland. Travel costs may apply outside our standard service area, and photography at some locations requires permission.
Do you offer photography and video together?
Yes. Our Graduation Signature package combines professional photography with a cinematic graduation film.
Can I add professional makeup?
We can help you enquire about discounted graduation makeup through our professional makeup partners. Availability and pricing are confirmed separately.
Do you photograph graduation parties and family celebrations?
Yes. You can request a custom quote for graduation dinners, family gatherings, private parties and larger events.
Do I pay when I book?
No. Booking sends us your request and pencils in your time. We'll confirm everything with you and then send an invoice.
The Hard Work Is Done. Now Let's Celebrate.
You've made it to graduation. Whether you want a few beautiful portraits or the complete photo and film experience, we'd love to capture the occasion.
Find the package that works for you and book your session with MAV.
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