Photography

University Photography has been our ceremony photographers for more than 25 years.

They take multiple photos of each graduate during the various stages of the ceremony, including crossing the stage, shaking hands with their dean and sitting on the arena floor during the ceremony. They also take green-screen photos and add different backdrop options for you and your grad to choose from later.

Proofs of your graduate’s ceremony photos are sent within 10 days of commencement weekend to the permanent address listed on their name card, which students receive when they pick up their regalia.

Contact information for University Photography:

University Photography, P.O. Box 2454, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2454
205-391-9500
questions@universitygradphoto.com 

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.

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.