West Chester University Graduation Photos
West Chester University graduation photos that tell your real story — captured on the campus where you lived it. Senior portraits designed to print, frame, and keep forever.
Asplundh Hall Portraits
If you went to West Chester University, you already know Asplundh Hall. It is the building everyone stops to photograph. The stone archways, the Gothic details, the way the light hits the facade in the late afternoon. There is a reason it shows up in virtually every WCU graduation gallery. It is simply the best backdrop on campus.
The Most Iconic Backdrop at West Chester University
Asplundh Hall sits inside the Philips Memorial Building, one of the most architecturally stunning buildings on campus. The dramatic stone archways, lancet Gothic arches, and classic collegiate stonework create a backdrop that feels both sophisticated and celebratory. Furthermore, the building photographs beautifully in every season and at every time of day. As a result, Gretchen Johnson Photography consistently returns to Asplundh Hall for West Chester University graduation sessions because no other location on campus comes close to matching its visual impact. In addition, most WCU graduates do not know about the building’s famous whispering archway, where sound transfers through the stone from one side to the other. It is one of campus’s best kept secrets and makes for a genuinely fun moment during your session.
Perfect for Popping the Champagne
Asplundh Hall is the ultimate setting for the champagne pop shot. The arched stone entryway creates a natural frame that makes those celebratory moments look like something out of a magazine. Consequently, many WCU graduates make the champagne pop at Asplundh Hall the centerpiece image of their entire graduation gallery. Furthermore, the combination of dramatic architecture and the energy of a celebration produces portraits that are genuinely one of a kind. In addition, Gretchen knows exactly how to position graduates, time the shot, and work with the light at Asplundh Hall to make every champagne pop image spectacular.
Portraits Worth Printing and Displaying
Asplundh Hall portraits deserve to be printed large. The architectural detail and the celebratory energy of these sessions translate beautifully to canvas prints and large framed wall art. Therefore, every West Chester University graduation session with Gretchen includes personalized guidance on wall art, albums, and print products after the gallery is delivered. In addition, graduation portraits from Asplundh Hall make meaningful gifts for parents and grandparents who want something tangible to hold onto long after graduation day.
Gretchen Johnson Photography serves West Chester University graduates and families throughout Chester County, PA. Reach out today to check availability and start planning your Asplundh Hall graduation portrait session.