Graduate in red cap and gown stands on green hillside with arms raised in celebration against clear blue sky.

Congratulations Ariel! Former bride of mine has graduated from Buck Institute . What an accomplishment. I was honored when her mom emailed me to come take photos of her in her gown. We even got some headshots as well, which I don't do often, so that was different and fun for me.

It was neat to come see this place that I have driven by so many times, not knowing what was on this hillside, and wow! What a view. Also, so many deer up there! I guess hence the name Buck? 😊 I even saw a little baby and her momma while I was wandering around checking it out ahead of the shoot.

My job sure brings me to the coolest spots with some really cool people.

Smiling woman in red graduation cap and gown standing in sunlit field with trees in background.
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A woman in red graduation cap and gown walks along a campus pathway surrounded by lush greenery and buildings.
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A smiling woman in red graduation robes poses with a man in a black suit outdoors near green trees.
Two graduates in colorful regalia celebrate outdoors with a high-five against a scenic hillside backdrop.
A smiling woman in graduation cap and gown poses outdoors in a black and white photo.
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Close-up of a USC graduation cap tassel with gold fringe and University of Southern California medallion charm.
A young white-tailed deer fawn walks across a gravel path surrounded by green vegetation in natural habitat.
Graduate in red gown tosses cap in air outdoors, celebrating graduation with green hills in background.
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Black and white professional headshot of a smiling woman in a blazer with arms crossed against a gray background.