- Official Ceremony Photographers
Seeking photos from summer 2026 or prior?
Contact University Photography, Inc.
University Photography, P.O. Box 2454, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2454
205-391-9500
questions@universitygradphoto.com- Privately Hired Photographers
Some students and their families hire private professional photographers to take pictures before, after and during the ceremony to commemorate this occasion. Please know that these photographers will not be permitted to be on the floor or stage of our venue, as they could obstruct the view of our video crews, contracted photographers, streaming equipment, grads, and/or guests.
- Your Photographs and Photography Equipment
We know this is a big day, take all the photos you’d like, but please know that friends and family members will not be permitted on the floor or stage of the venue.
We know many people take pictures with their phone cameras. Please be sure your cell phones are muted, so as not disturb those around you.
When choosing photography equipment, keep in mind the safety policies of our venue:
Video, film and digital cameras are permitted, including those with interchangeable lenses. For both the safety and consideration of those around you, the following rules are in place:
- Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks or similar apparatuses that can obstruct aisles or others' view are not permitted in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
- Camera bags are permitted in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center but are subject to inspection.
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