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Gear Preparation

• A Spring PP Unit

• (4 or more) Caps & tassels according to the color the school has chosen

• (6 or more) Gowns to match 

• (3) PVC “Diplomas” with ribbon

• Enough coffee filters for each student to replace under the caps

• Wet wipes & any disinfecting supplies

• The TNJ

IMPORTANT: Do not forget the coffee filters. The coffee filters are used to prevent the spread of lice and are placed in the caps. You can stock up at any Sam’s Club or Costco. You will need one coffee filter for each student being photographed with a cap and gown. Throw away after one use. 

Cap & Gown Supply 

• Caps & Gowns can be ordered at herffjones.com or jostens.com

• When ordering, pay attention to the multiple size options

• Be sure to purchase a Cap, Gown, and Tassel to match

• Order enough to be able to bring at least 6 gowns (varying in size) to each shoot 

• Make sure to steam your gowns in between shoots regularly to keep them wrinkle free

The Dorian Diploma Prop

• Cut a 1" PVC pipe into 12 inch long pieces

• Sand to remove impurities or splinters on the surface 

• Use rubbing alcohol or a magic eraser to remove any printed words

• Hot glue or super glue a nice ribbon (blue, red, or black) in a bow tie around the pipe

KGRAD Setup

• The set up is identical to our Spring/PP set up

• Refer to the Spring Training Manual and Spring Set Up Video

• The difference is timing due to the wardrobe change and/or use of the diploma prop

• You may need to lower both of your Main Lights and camera height about 1 foot to match Kindergartners height

Posing Tips

• The most important piece with posing KGRADs using diplomas, caps, and tassels, is to remain consistent throughout each shoot

• All diplomas should be tilted the same way, all tassels should be on the same side of the face, and all held caps should be in the same hand within each school

•  Your first student should be posed the exact same way as your last student