No. Joining the waitlist is free and does not commit you to booking.

If we finish your session and you aren't confident we captured photos you love, let us know during the session. We’ll either reshoot on the spot or refund your retainer. Zero pressure, zero awkwardness.

Waitlist members receive early access to available dates. Your session is secured with a $40 retainer.

If available times don't work, reach out to us at info@pearle-studios.com (info@pearle-studios.com)and we'll schedule an alternative date with the same offer.

Absolutely. Within 48 hours following your shoot, you’ll receive a watermarked proofing gallery with the best shots from our session. You can choose your 5 included favorites, or purchase additional images and full gallery upgrades at that time.

You'll receive a prep guide with outfit suggestions, colour and styling tips before your session.

For standard cancellations or no-shows, the retainer is non-refundable, except in the rare event that the session must be canceled by the photographer.

Waitlist members will receive a sneak peek image within 48 hours of the shoot. Your full proofing gallery will also be ready to view within those first 2 days. Once you select your final 5 images, the fully retouched, high-resolution files will be delivered to your private online gallery within 2 weeks.

If you're looking for multiple locations or outfit changes, a full graduation session may be a better fit. Reach out to us at info@pearle-studios.com. (info@pearle-studios.com.)

You're welcome to bring props but to keep the focus on you and avoid distracting elements, I recommend keeping props to a minimum as time is limited. Your cap, gown, hood, and degree scroll are perfect.

Yes, you will need to bring your own Acadia cap, gown, and the hood specific to your degree. You can easily rent these through the GradCo website (https://www.gradco.ca/2026-acadia/)or by speaking with the campus bookstore.

I remove temporary blemishes (like pimples or a stray hair), whiten teeth, color-correct the image, and enhance the lighting. I do not alter your body shape or remove permanent features like scars or birthmarks.

The Acadia Legacy Portrait is primarily designed as a solo editorial experience so we can focus entirely on getting the best portraits of you. However, you are absolutely welcome to bring a +1 (or a well-behaved pet!) to jump in for one or two quick photos at the end of our 30 minutes. If you want a session where a friend or partner is a main participant throughout, a full-length graduation session is a better fit.