Graduation Announcements
Custom graduation announcements help share the big news about your students’ accomplishments. They work hard all year and now it’s time to celebrate your grad. With Shutterfly, you can create one-of-a-kind graduation announcements that include their favorite photos and all of the most important details about this accomplishment. With custom fonts, include everything from their graduation year, school name, and future plans. A graduation announcement card is the perfect way for family and friends, near and far, to partake in the ceremony. In addition, explore more graduation items like cards, gifts, and decor in our Graduation Shop and make their big day a success.
Graduations aren’t complete without photo graduation announcements, you can also save them as a keepsake to look back on years later. Add photos from a graduation photoshoot to your grad announcements, or even add memories from your past years at school. Your loved ones will enjoy receiving your graduation announcement card in the mail and getting to take a peek into your past couple years as well as your future plans post grad. View our tips below to find out how to make a beautiful photo graduation announcement that friends and family will love. Consider also designing graduation invitations if you’re hosting a party or celebration.

How to Make Graduation Announcement Online
Learn how to make graduation announcements online. Get step-by-step tips for designing grad announcements with photos, custom text, and premium finishes. 4 min read

Graduation Card Trends for Announcements & Invitations
See the graduation card styles families are choosing right now, from modern minimalist designs to photo-forward announcements and invitations. 5 min read

How to Choose the Perfect Graduation Cards
Choose the perfect graduation announcement or invitation with tips on photo layouts, design styles, colors, and premium details that make your grad’s milestone shine. 5 min read

Graduation Announcement Ideas for Every Personality
Find graduation announcement ideas that match your grad’s personality, from bold and creative designs to classic and sentimental styles. 7 min read

Shutterfly Graduation Announcements Guide: Common FAQs
Learn everything about graduation announcements—who to send them to, what to include, and how to customize your cards with Shutterfly. 4 min read

What Graduation Cards Do You Need? A Simple Guide
Graduation is one of those milestones that feels both exciting and a little overwhelming for parents. Between ceremonies, parties, and celebrating everything your graduate has accomplished, it can be hard to know exactly which graduation… 5 min read

Explore New Graduation Card Designs for the Class of 2026
Discover trending graduation announcements and invitations for the Class of 2026—bold, classic, modern and celebration-ready styles. 9 min read

30+ Graduation Picture Ideas & Poses for 2026
Explore graduation picture ideas and graduation poses for every style, including classic cap-and-gown photos and modern, confident portrait ideas. 9 min read

Graduation Announcements vs Invitations: What’s the Difference?
Learn the key differences between graduation announcements and invitations so you can celebrate your graduate the right way. 3 min read
