Photo Opportunities

Tips to Capture the Perfect Graduation Photo:

The Aratani Japanese Garden, especially the lower bridge, is a prime photo spot just about any time of the day.
The University Plaza (old stables) is one of the oldest buildings on campus. The arches, courtyard and fountain provide a classic-Cal Poly Pomona photo backdrop.
For an iconic and historical photo, pose near the flagpole in front of University Plaza (old stables).
The breezeway in the Student Services Building is a great staging point for photos, especially if you can capture the University Plaza (old stables) in the background.
For the Rose Garden, the best times for photography are early mornings or late afternoons. Avoid midday because the bright sunlight is a challenge.
For a sweeping vista of campus and surrounding areas, hike up Mansion Lane. The walk to the turnout isn’t too difficult, and you’ll get a beautiful overview of campus.

Keep our campus clean! Don’t use confetti or glass bottles (e.g. breaking Champagne bottles) in your photo shoots. Those materials are bad for the plants, birds, koi fish and other animals, and they’re difficult to clean up.
Be careful around construction sites or areas under maintenance. Do not enter areas that are fenced off or roped off.