A stroll around campus

Before we get to the iconic locations. Some of the best graduation photos happen in the quieter corners of campus. All photos on this page were taken by Paige Yang Photography.

Young Asian woman in white and red dress sits on stone wall surrounded by lush green foliage and white flowers at Harvard for graduation
Harvard Graduate in black gown with red sash holds flowers, gazing up at blooming trees on a college campus.
A young woman in Harvard graduation gown and red stole poses on steps of a classic brick and stone university building.
Harvard Graduate in cap and gown stands before a grand brick university building in Harvard on a sunny day.
Harvard Graduate in black cap and gown holds diploma outdoors on campus plaza, facing away from camera.

Widener Library Steps

The grand staircase and sweeping columns of Widener Library make for one of the most architectural graduation portraits on campus. The wide stone steps create natural layering for group shots as well as solo portraits.

Harvard graduate in cap and gown poses on university steps with crimson Veritas banners behind her.
Harvard graduate in cap and gown poses proudly on steps beneath the iconic Veritas shield banner.
A graduate in cap and gown holds flowers on the steps of Harvard University, with red banners in the background.
Harvard University building with red banners and white columns, two people standing on steps taking a selfie.
Graduate tosses cap in front of Harvard University's iconic red banners and grand stone steps.
Harvard graduate in black gown and crimson sash sits on steps of Widener Library with school banners.
Harvard graduate in cap and gown poses on steps holding mortarboard beneath crimson VERITAS banner.

Widener Library Interior

The interior of Widener is breathtakingly but capturing these shots depends entirely on the day’s specific restrictions

Young woman in Harvard graduation robes poses by ornate wooden door in a grand library with bookshelves.
Elegant woman in a Harvard graduation robe standing in grand doorway with floor-to-ceiling windows and marble columns.
Harvard Graduate in cap and gown raises diploma on ornate balcony beneath grand chandeliers in elegant neoclassical building.

John Harvard Statue

The "Statue of Three Lies" is the most photographed spot on campus and an essential graduation portrait location!

Graduate in cap and gown holding flowers poses before the John Harvard statue at Harvard University.
Harvard graduate in cap and gown poses proudly beside the iconic John Harvard statue on campus.
Graduate in cap and gown posing beside the John Harvard statue at Harvard University.

Harvard Yard

The quintessential Harvard backdrop especially during graduation season!

Young woman in a Harvard graduation gown with red sash poses on a sunlit campus pathway lined with red rope barriers.
Smiling Harvard graduate in black cap and gown sits among white chairs outdoors holding diploma on sunny day.
Young woman in black Harvard graduation gown with Harvard sash walks through ornate campus gates on a sunny day.
Harvard graduate in cap and gown poses proudly in front of large white HARVARD letters on campus lawn.
Young woman in a Harvard graduation gown walks along tree-lined campus path near brick gate smiling.
Smiling young woman in black Harvard graduation gown with pink hood holds cap on a tree-lined campus path.
Two Harvard graduates in black caps and gowns walk together holding hands among red banners at commencement ceremony.
Harvard graduate in black gown holds roses outside Widener Library with red university banners in background.
Harvard graduate in cap and gown poses among white chairs with crimson university banners in background.
Harvard Graduate in academic gown holds a teddy bear in graduation cap outdoors near a brick building with cherry blossoms.
A Harvard graduate in black gown holds red and white balloons among white chairs at a Harvard commencement ceremony.
Young woman in a Harvard graduation gown with red sash poses outdoors near brick university gate on sunny day.

John W. Weeks Bridge

The Scenic Staple. If you want a shot that feels like a New England postcard, the Weeks Bridge is non-negotiable.

Harvard Graduate in black cap and gown with red hood poses outdoors on John W. Weeks Bridge
Harvard graduate in white dress holds red sash at historic campus bridge with iconic red-domed building backdrop.
A young woman in Harvard graduation regalia poses on John W. Weeks Bridge with a historic brick university building in the background.
Harvard Graduate standing on John W. Weeks Bridge at sunset with a colorful sky, wearing a black coat with red accent.

Harvard Schools

Each school has its own architectural personality.

Harvard Graduate School of Education graduate in cap and gown holding mortarboard outside Monroe Gutman Library.
Harvard Graduate in academic regalia stands at Harvard Business School podium with iconic brick building backdrop.
Harvard Chan School of Public Health graduate poses proudly in black cap and gown with red sash outside campus building.

Harvard Shops and T Stop

The Square and the T stop are perfect for some quick, casual shots that capture that classic Cambridge energy

Young woman in white dress wearing Harvard sash holds colorful bouquet, smiling outdoors near building.
Harvard graduate in white dress and red sash poses proudly outside The Harvard Shop store on a sunny day.
Young woman in white dress with red sash stands near Harvard sign on sunny urban street.
Harvard Graduate in cap and gown holds red roses at Harvard Buses and Trains station entrance.
Young woman in white dress with Harvard graduation sash sits at outdoor table holding flowers near Harvard Square station.

Baker Library

The iconic heart of the Harvard Business School campus and the ultimate spot for classic graduation portraits

Harvard Graduate in cap and gown sitting on steps of Baker Library before grand green doors with ornate arch and lantern.
Harvard Graduate in black robe and red sash takes a selfie on a classic black and white checkered floor in Baker Library
Harvard Graduate in cap and gown posing by a bell in front of a Harvard Business School building.
Harvard Graduate in academic gown and decorative cap views a portrait painting in an ornate wood-paneled hall in Baker Library
Harvard Graduate in cap and gown sitting on grand marble staircase of Baker Library with ornate murals.

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