University of Wisconsin–Madison

Photography

Make sure to capture your moment! Sign up for graduate photo sessions and learn how to get your day-of ceremony photos below.

Portrait Sessions

Graduates can sign up for studio portraits with Empire Photography starting April 21.

Dates: April 21, 22, 27–29 
Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Memorial Union (TITU)

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UW–Madison graduate poses in cap and gown for a studio portrait session.
Student wearing graduation attire siting on Abraham Lincoln statue.

Photos with Abe

Have your photo taken with Abe in front of Bascom Hall. Caps and gowns will be provided. 

Dates: April 28 and 29 
Rain Date: April 30
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 
Location: Abe Lincoln statue on Bascom Hill 

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Well Red Bucky

Get your graduation photo with the Bucky Badger sculpture, Well Red. Caps and gowns will be provided

Date: May 1
Rain Date: May 4
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 
Location: Alumni Park, Bucky Badger sculpture

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A UW–Madison graduate poses with the Bucky Badger statue wearing cap and gown and holding a diploma cover.
Three UW–Madison students wearing caps and gowns stand on the 50 yard line of Camp Randall.

Camp Randall 50 Yard Line 

Capture your graduation photos on the 50 yard line of Barry Alvarez Field. Individual and group session options are available. Caps and gowns will be provided.  

Date: May 2
Time: 10–11 a.m. (group); 11a.m.–2 p.m. (individual) 
Location: Camp Randall Stadium 

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Ceremony photos

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.

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.

Make sure to complete the photo registration form prior to the ceremony so day-of photos can be emailed to you. 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!

Seated in the crowd, a Sikh Law School graduate smiles and flashes the W sign

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 or call (608)-257-2941. You can also visit the Empire Photography UW–Madison Portal for more information.