Photography

Portrait Sessions

Portrait sessions are available during the following dates and times. All sessions will take place at Memorial Union.

Tuesday, April 15 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Multicultural Greek Council Room

Wednesday, April 16 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Beefeaters Room

Tuesday, April 22 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Beefeaters Room

Wednesday, April 23 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Multicultural Greek Council Room

Monday, April 28 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Multicultural Greek Council Room

Tuesday, April 29 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Festival Room

Wednesday, April 30 | 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | National Pan-Hellenic Council Room

Sign up for a portrait session.

Portrait of a UW Madison graduate in front of a grey background wearing a cap and gown

Photos with Abe

Tuesday, April 29 | 9 a.m–3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30 | 9 a.m–3 p.m.

Schedule is subject to change. Inclement weather will require the ladder to be stored.

Sign up for a photo with Abe.

Climbing the Abe statue without the specialized campus safety ladder is prohibited. Individuals who climb the statue without the safety ladder risk serious harm to themselves and to the artwork. The statue sits at a significant height above a hard ground surface. The statue may be slippery, and there are no specially designed railings or grip points. Risks include slips and/or falls, scrapes, bruises, broken bones, and potentially serious or fatal head, neck, back or spinal injuries. Individuals choosing to climb without the campus safety ladder acknowledge these dangers and proceed at their own risk.

Student wearing graduation attire siting on Abraham Lincoln statue.

Well Red Bucky

Thursday, May 1 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Bucky Statue, Alumni Park

Sign up for a photo with Well Red Bucky.

Camp Randall Arch

Saturday, May 3 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Arch, Camp Randall

Sign up for a photo under the Camp Randall Arch.

A group of 5 graduates on the 50 Yard Line at Camp Randall Stadium

Camp Randall 50 Yard Line

Saturday, May 3, Camp Randall Stadium

Group Photos: 10–11 a.m.
Solo Photos: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sign up for a solo photo on the 50 Yard Line

Sign up for a group photo on the 50 Yard Line

Ceremony photos

Doctoral, MFA, and Medical Professional Degree Candidates will have their photo taken as they cross the stage at the Kohl Center to receive their diploma cover and a solo portrait after they exit the stage. Photo stations at Gates A and B will be available before and after the ceremony for graduate portraits with friends and family.

Bachelor’s, Law, and Master’s Degree Candidates can have portrait photos taken by Empire Photography on the sidelines before or after the ceremony at Camp Randall.

Proofs will be sent to graduates and their families within 48 hours of the ceremony. Your commencement is a once-in-a-lifetime moment so don’t miss out!

UW graduate in academic attire smiling while holding diploma cover.

Questions about your photos?

UW–Madison is proud to continue to work with Empire Photography, a locally-owned small business established in 1983 by UW–Madison alumni Mark and Maggie Smith. Empire Photography has been photographing our commencement ceremonies for many years. If you have any questions, please email Empire Photography. You can also visit the Empire Photography UW–Madison Portal for more information.