An AR graduation album that comes alive
A graduate's portrait plays their video message, the class photo plays a clip from the ceremony. Parents scan a QR code — and the album comes alive in the browser.
Quick answer
An AR graduation album is a regular printed yearbook whose photos are linked to videos: point the camera at a portrait — and it plays the graduate's video message. For school photographers it's a way to win contracts and raise the order value: printing stays the same, but the album is the only one in town that comes alive.
Try WebAR right now — animate this photo
This is a real AR experience made with Stories AR. Open it on your phone and point the camera at the photo — it will come to life.
- 1Open the demo on your phone
- 2Allow camera access
- 3Point at the photo — it comes alive
or scan with your phone camera
Opens in the browser · No app needed
What comes alive in a graduation album
- Graduate portraits: each student records a 15-second message — the portrait plays it when the camera points at it.
- The class photo: comes alive with a clip from the ceremony or prom.
- The teachers' page: a farewell from the class teacher.
- The cover: a trailer of the whole school year.
Ten years later they'll open this album — and classmates will speak from the pages again. That's why parents choose the living album.
How a school photographer makes one
Shooting and layout don't change: you take portraits and group photos as usual, and add short video recording to the shoot day (10–20 seconds per student — about 30–40 extra minutes per class).
Then in Stories AR you upload each portrait with its video — linking takes about a minute per photo. Add a QR code with parent instructions to the album layout. Print anywhere.
Why it wins school contracts
School photography competition is price-driven: everyone offers the same albums, the cheapest wins. A living album breaks that logic: at the parents' meeting you show the demo, a portrait comes alive in their hands — and comparing you to a "regular" offer becomes impossible.
The AR markup is $3–$6 per graduate at near-zero cost. A class of 25 adds $75–$150 to a single order. Full math in the earnings calculator.
Kindergarten and middle school too
The format works for any graduation. In kindergarten, teachers and the kids themselves record the wishes — parents rewatch them for years. For older classes, add a time capsule: a "message to my future self" video that classmates will see at the reunion, just by pointing a camera at the old album.
Frequently asked questions
Do parents need to install an app?+
No. The QR code in the album opens the camera in the browser — video plays via WebAR on any smartphone.
How much time does video recording add to the shoot?+
About 30–40 minutes per class: 10–20 seconds per student, usually recorded right after each portrait.
How long do the living pages keep working?+
As long as the photographer's subscription is active — with unlimited scans. Videos can even be updated later, e.g. with a reunion clip.
How many AR photos does one class need?+
Usually 25–30: graduate portraits + class photo + cover. The PRO plan (20 AR photos/mo) plus an add-on pack covers a class in one month.
Make your product spark emotions
Stories AR turns flat photos into living moments people gasp at, film and share. Give your customers that reaction.