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Dance Floor Diaries is a West Virginia photography blog featuring real weddings, WVU graduate sessions, and engagements across Morgantown and North Central West Virginia. From iconic WVU campus locations to unforgettable wedding dance floors, this is where colorful, joy-filled moments live.
The graduation cap toss is the iconic graduation photo that shows the ‘I did it’ feeling without words. But it’s trickier than it looks. Caps fly backward, tassels get tangled, and sometimes the cap has a mind of its own. The good news is, getting a great cap toss photo is all about technique and […]
Maybe you met during your first year, shared late-night pizza on High Street, or cheered at every home game together. However your story started, if your partner was part of your college life, they should be in your couple graduation pictures. Taking couple graduation pictures is a fun way to celebrate everything you’ve accomplished, both […]
Graduation pictures with your dog Your dog was there for you during late-night study sessions and tough finals. It greeted you every time you came home for a break from campus. Now that graduation pictures with your dog are coming up, include the one who never judged your coffee habits. No matter where you’re graduating […]
If you’re graduating from WVU in May 2027, spring is a great time for photos because the campus looks beautiful. Trees are blooming, the grass is green, and the evenings have a warm, golden light. Planning your WVU spring grad photos can be tricky, though. Morgantown’s weather changes a lot from March to May, campus […]
No one graduates on their own. Every cap and gown has a family behind it, cheering you on. They made sacrifices, drove to Morgantown, and sent care packages during finals. Family graduation photos are some of the most meaningful pictures you’ll have. They show your achievements and the people who helped you get there. Here […]
Some graduation sessions are classic. Yet, others are completely one of a kind. This year, I photographed a WVU grad at Kendrick Family Ballpark, the home of Mountaineer baseball. They capture how fun and unique this session felt for my season: baseball graduation pictures. From the dugout to home plate, every shot told a clear […]
However, many guys aren’t excited about graduation photos. Maybe your mom is making you do it. Or you’re unsure what to do with your hands. Here’s the good news. The best photos don’t look posed at all. After photographing numerous WVU grads, I’ve learned which poses work. They also reveal outfits and props that help […]
Nursing students work hard for their cap and gown. With exams, clinicals, long shifts, and early mornings, nursing school is demanding. When you finally graduate, your photos should celebrate both your achievement and your devotion. Whether you’re earning your BSN or becoming a nurse practitioner, these ideas work for everyone. Here are some real WVU nursing graduation […]
When most people picture WVU graduation photos, they imagine the historic brick buildings of Woodburn Circle on the Downtown campus. And while Woodburn is iconic, it’s only half the story. However, WVU’s Morgantown campus is split between Downtown and Evansdale. Furthermore, Evansdale is where thousands of students spent their college years. If you’re an engineering, […]
Your WVU cap and gown is the one outfit every WVU graduate wears. However, figuring out what to order can be surprisingly confusing. Also, you must decide which color tassel you need and which cords you’re allowed to wear. Add in the rules about gown length, hoods, and stoles. It’s easy to feel unsure until […]
