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Graduation Photo Locations
I know What this Milestone Means!
As a UCLA alumnus, returning to campus for graduation sessions feels especially meaningful. I know the traditions, the iconic landmarks, and the little corners of campus that make for beautiful portraits that capture your most meaningful memories of your Bruin experience. ... that will make your graduation photos extra meaningful and special.
Favorite Spot #1
Of course, no UCLA graduation session would be complete without the requisite portrait in front of the Bruin Bear Statue! Whether sitting on the bear, lying down underneath it, or standing next to it, I think this should definitely be on your "must-have" list.
Bruin Bear Statue
Favorite Spot #1
Of course, no UCLA graduation session would be complete without the requisite portrait in front of the Bruin Bear Statue! Whether sitting on the bear, lying down underneath it, or standing next to it, I think this should definitely be on your "must-have" list.
Bruin Bear Statue
Royce Hall
If you are a "North Campus" major, I would assume that this is also a "must-have" photo. When I attended UCLA, I was in awe that I actually had classes inside this gorgeous building with its Romanesque architecture. To me, a graduation photo here encapsulates perfectly the culmination of a high-quality education experience.
Kerckhoff Hall
If I were getting graduation photos taken today, I would definitely want at least one photo in front of this building where I spent so many hours studying, eating (especially in the cold, winter months), and chatting with my friends and classmates ... I have so many treasured memories in this building and in the courtyard behind it (not so much in the Upstairs Room next to the coffee shop, ha ha!).
The inverted Fountain
Well, after all these years, you've finally earned your dip into the inverted fountain! I highly recommend that you document this milestone!
the Janss Steps
How many times have we gone up and down these steps? If you're a North Campus major (like me)--A LOT! Why not make a quick stop here and take one photo? This is definitely an iconic location at UCLA, for good reason.
Document your academic journey
If you have a favorite building where you had classes, document your unique story by having a few photos taken in front of that building!
A Favorite Building
Document your academic journey
If you have a favorite building where you had classes, document your unique story by having a few photos taken in front of that building!
A Favorite Building
Document YOUR unique Academic Journey!
This graduation photo session should honor YOU and your personal journey, so--honestly, there are no hard-and-fast rules. Make the most of this opportunity to capture what YOU most want to remember fondly of this chapter of your life. If there are some hidden gems that you love, let's take some photos there. If you have a favorite eating spot on campus, document it! It may not be there forever. I used to work at a food-service place across from Kerckhoff Hall that no longer exists. I wish I had at least one photo of that building where I spent so much time. Likewise, if you worked on campus, let's document it!
Testimonials
[Carmela's] creativity and enthusiasm made the session feel natural rather than staged, and she knew exactly how to capture authentic moments and expressions. As a college graduate, this was a milestone I wanted to remember with pride, and she helped make that happen. She not only captured beautiful photographs but also made me feel confident, accomplished, and celebrated throughout the process.
Sabrina M.
Testimonials
[Carmela is] incredibly professional and prompt, and she always goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. Most importantly, her photos feel timeless and capture not just the special moments, but the feelings behind them.