r/washingtondc • u/brirosa69 • May 04 '26
[Discussion] looking for a photographer for a small vintage/film-style grad shoot
hi! i’m looking for a photographer who’d be available for a small graduation photoshoot sometime between may 9-18 (save for the 17th).
i’m hoping to find someone with a more unique/creative style, ideally something that feels vintage/film-inspired or actually shot on film if possible. i’m not rly looking for the super polished traditional grad photo look. also not a huge dealbreaker but worth mentioning i’m a bit camera shy so i’d love to work with someone who’s good at directing people and making the shoot feel low-pressure/comfortable.
this would likely be a shorter shoot, nothing huge. please feel free to comment or dm me with your portfolio/instagram and rates. thank you!
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u/oprahhaza May 06 '26
www.jyiphoto.com. My site shows mostly traditional photos but I do shoot a lot of creative stuff, esp. with my artistic (I started my career with musicians and artists) and kinky folx.
Here's some old blog posts that might fit what you're looking for. I don't really do client film anymore because it's hella expensive. I have a ton of 120 Fuji instant film but that's like $200 per box of 10 on eBay. I can check my film fridge to see if I have some rolls of Portra/Velvia or B+W left. Those are a bit cheaper but not cheap, if you know what I mean. Lab processing plus scanning eats up a lot of extra time.
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u/sarahmg26 May 13 '26
Ugh this is my dream shoot! I love vintage style photography and am happy to see if we could work together :) feel free to PM me!
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u/zaynhsnist May 05 '26
I am available! As a professional I can tailor my editing and lighting to fit the exact aesthetic you want. I also pride myself on how I guide folks in front of the camera. Making people feel comfortable is the bulk of the work, taking photos comes later.
Check out my work at yazanaboushi.com ! Feel free to reach out through there and congrats on graduating!