I've applied

[littlekiwi]

to GRADUATE !!!!

in September - I still have another 5 weeks of school left though for this semester.

My dilemma is - I can invite 2 people and possibly get more tickets (I've asked for a total of 3) so I'm wondering would you get your friend who has a DSLR to come to the ceremony and take photos for you both in the ceremony and before/after rather than paying anywhere from $20 for a single 4x6 photo to $100 for a CD full of formal photos. I'd ask my mum to take them but she isn't as good as my friend at taking photos (she only has a basic point and shoot camer). I've said to my friend that if she does them for me I'll pay for her transport and lunch for a day out as it would require her to take a day off work (she is fine with that)

[littlekiwi]

I'd still probably get one photo from the professionals of me actually getting the certificate but that would be about it.

[littlekiwi]

I'd be taking my camera too

[newfiemountiewife]

I'd definitely ask for more if you can! No harm in trying!

Congratulations, Jennifer! I'm very happy for you! ♥

[scrapmonkey]

I would say that if your friend is willing to do it that you should definitely have her take photos. Sometimes the professional ones mess up - my mom just did a half marathon and the professional finish line photos turned out horrible with her hand over her face; but I took one midway that was really good. Same thing happened when my dad had his PhD graduation - terrible professional photos, but a few good photos between mom and I.

And a very big congratulations to you!!

[AmyG]

Congratulations!

[littlekiwi]

Thanks - I wasn't going to be applying today but saw that you could apply online and while I was doing it I was chatting to my friend and said that I was applying to graduate but probably wouldn't get the professional photos because of the price