Photography Information
It is recognized that many of the guests wish to have photographs
showing their student during the time that they are on stage receiving
their diplomas. We have contracted a professional photographer to be
on stage to photograph each candidate as s/he shakes hands with the
President. Should you wish to purchase the photo, fill out the photography
card, which you will receive when you pick up your academic attire.
Because your guests may wish to take their own photographs as well,
the following accommodations have been made. We ask that only one guest
or member of your family leave their seat to take the picture. We also
ask that your guest remains seated until you have approached the stage
stairs. At this time, your guest should proceed to the rear of the
Hall, turn left and walk down the extreme right aisle (now facing the
stage) near the wall. Guests not seated on the Parquet level will not
be permitted to take pictures from the Parquet level. A "Downstate
staff usher" will meet your guest and ask them to provide the
name of the graduate whom they wish to photograph. Since the graduates
are announced in alphabetical order, your guest will be allowed to
enter one of the first few rows and take a seat close to the stage.
After they have taken your picture, they will be asked to return to
their seat. From their seats, guests will be permitted to use hand-held,
self-contained home video equipment using only the existing lighting
in the hall. Please share this information with your guests!
