--- title: Resources for Graduation Event Professionals | GradImages Staff description: Resources for school administrators responsible for their institution's commencements, grad fair, ring ceremony, or regalia distribution events. --- [![GradImages Logo](https://resources.gradimages.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GI_LOGO.jpg?width=307&height=40&name=GI_LOGO.jpg "GradImages Logo")](https://resources.gradimages.com) # Resources for Graduation Event Professionals ![GradImages Staff](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) ## GradImages Staff ### Recent Posts by GradImages Staff: ## [Safe Portraits On-Campus](https://resources.gradimages.com/safe-portraits-on-campus) by [GradImages Staff](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/gradimages-staff) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/Picture1-png.png)](https://resources.gradimages.com/safe-portraits-on-campus) With schools across the country having to postpone or cancel their fall in-person graduations in light of COVID-19, GradImages is focused on supporting our partner schools with options to ensure your graduates get as close to a true experience as possible. [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/safe-portraits-on-campus) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/safe-portraits-on-campus#comments-listing) Topics: [New & Noteworthy](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/new-noteworthy) [Best Practices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/best-practices) [COVID](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/covid) ## [The proper attire for commencement ceremony staff](https://resources.gradimages.com/the-proper-attire-for-commencement-ceremony-staff) by [GradImages Staff](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/gradimages-staff) Commencement is a distinctive occasion.  Graduates will normally be dressed in caps and gowns, as will faculty in many institutions.  However, for individuals not wearing graduation regalia but with a visible role on the ceremony floor, conventional wisdom dictates that they be wearing conservative, professional business attire.  It's a sign of respect to the graduates, their families, the school, and the dignity of the event. [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/the-proper-attire-for-commencement-ceremony-staff) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/the-proper-attire-for-commencement-ceremony-staff#comments-listing) Topics: [Best Practices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/best-practices) [Commencement Preparation](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-preparation) [GradImages](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/gradimages) [Etiquette](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/etiquette) ## [Why a handshake photographer's position really matters at commencement](https://resources.gradimages.com/why-a-handshake-photographers-position-really-matters-at-commencement) by [GradImages Staff](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/gradimages-staff) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/graduate-at-commencement-05.jpg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/why-a-handshake-photographers-position-really-matters-at-commencement) In three previous articles, we have discussed the best position for a photographer while taking handshake pictures of graduates being individually recognized on stage. [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/why-a-handshake-photographers-position-really-matters-at-commencement) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/why-a-handshake-photographers-position-really-matters-at-commencement#comments-listing) Topics: [Best Practices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/best-practices) [Commencement Photography](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-photography) [Commencement Preparation](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-preparation) [GradImages](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/gradimages) ## [The best angle for a handshake photographer at commencement](https://resources.gradimages.com/the-best-angle-for-a-handshake-photographer-at-commencement) by [GradImages Staff](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/gradimages-staff) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/GradImages/images/proper-distance-for-handshake-photographer.jpg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/the-best-angle-for-a-handshake-photographer-at-commencement) What is the best angle for a photographer to stand in order to capture great handshake photographs at commencement?  Although the answer is somewhat subjective, years of purchasing data suggest one angle in particular is overwhelmingly favored by graduates and their families.  That is what we will discuss today. [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/the-best-angle-for-a-handshake-photographer-at-commencement) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/the-best-angle-for-a-handshake-photographer-at-commencement#comments-listing) Topics: [Best Practices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/best-practices) [Commencement Photography](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-photography) [Commencement Preparation](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-preparation) ## [An overview of public relations photography at commencement](https://resources.gradimages.com/an-overview-of-public-relations-photography-at-commencement) by [GradImages Staff](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/gradimages-staff) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/GradImages/images/public-relations-photograph-03.jpg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/an-overview-of-public-relations-photography-at-commencement) Public relations (PR) photographs are candid, fun, memorable pictures taken before, during, and after a commencement ceremony. Photographers have more flexibility and artistic discretion when taking PR images than they do taking ceremony images, such as [handshake photographs](https://resources.gradimages.com/the-proper-distance-for-a-handshake-photographer-at-commencement). They enjoy exploring the creative side of their job to help capture the true spirit and emotion of graduation. [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/an-overview-of-public-relations-photography-at-commencement) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/an-overview-of-public-relations-photography-at-commencement#comments-listing) Topics: [Terminology](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/terminology) [Commencement Photography](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-photography) [GradImages](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/gradimages) ## [How GradImages' facial recognition technology works](https://resources.gradimages.com/how-gradimages-facial-recognition-technology-works) by [GradImages Staff](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/gradimages-staff) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/GradImages/IconicID.jpg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/how-gradimages-facial-recognition-technology-works) When graduates are individually recognized on stage, we are able to determine precisely who each person is by virtue of the fact that names are announced. However, it is not easy to individually identify [public relations (PR) images](https://resources.gradimages.com/an-overview-of-public-relations-photography-at-commencement) of graduates taken before or after the ceremony. This is because photographers capture PR images "in the moment," and cannot always document each person's name before moving on to the next opportunity. The result is that these images are put into a large "gallery" with hundreds of other PR images, and graduates often need to browse through them all in order to find their own. [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/how-gradimages-facial-recognition-technology-works) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/how-gradimages-facial-recognition-technology-works#comments-listing) Topics: [Terminology](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/terminology) [Customer Choices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/customer-choices) [Commencement Photography](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-photography) ## [3 reasons why commencement handshake photographers should be on-stage](https://resources.gradimages.com/3-reasons-why-commencement-handshake-photographers-should-be-on-stage) by [GradImages Staff](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/gradimages-staff) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/GradImages/images/handshake-photograph-taken-from-low-elevation.jpg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/3-reasons-why-commencement-handshake-photographers-should-be-on-stage) At commencement ceremonies, there are a number of factors that go into trying to capture the best possible handshake photographs.  In an earlier article, we wrote about the appropriate distance between the graduate and photographer ([click here to read the full article](https://resources.gradimages.com/the-proper-distance-for-a-handshake-photographer-at-commencement)).  Today, we will examine whether the photographer should ideally be standing on the elevated stage with the graduate and administrator for the handshake photograph, or should be several feet lower down on the ceremony floor. [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/3-reasons-why-commencement-handshake-photographers-should-be-on-stage) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/3-reasons-why-commencement-handshake-photographers-should-be-on-stage#comments-listing) Topics: [Best Practices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/best-practices) [Commencement Photography](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-photography) [Commencement Preparation](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-preparation) ## [GradImages is already preparing for your next graduation](https://resources.gradimages.com/gradimages-is-already-preparing-for-your-next-graduation) by [GradImages Staff](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/gradimages-staff) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/public-relations-photograph-13.jpg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/gradimages-is-already-preparing-for-your-next-graduation) With most schools now back in session after the summer break, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the commencement season that is now behind us, and look ahead to the 2019-2020 academic year. It was an exciting summer at GradImages, and we are very grateful for the event coordinators at our client schools who made everything happen. What we do would not be possible without your hard work! [Continue Reading **](https://resources.gradimages.com/gradimages-is-already-preparing-for-your-next-graduation) [** 0 Comments](https://resources.gradimages.com/gradimages-is-already-preparing-for-your-next-graduation#comments-listing) Topics: [Terminology](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/terminology) [Customer Choices](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/customer-choices) [Commencement Photography](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/commencement-photography) [GradImages](https://resources.gradimages.com/topic/gradimages) ## [Avoid background distractions in commencement handshake photographs](https://resources.gradimages.com/avoid-background-distractions-in-commencement-handshake-photographs) by [GradImages Staff](https://resources.gradimages.com/author/gradimages-staff) [![{ content.name }}](https://resources.gradimages.com/hubfs/GradImages/images/background-distractions-thumbnail.jpg)](https://resources.gradimages.com/avoid-background-distractions-in-commencement-handshake-photographs) As a commencement coordinator, you know that stage layout at your ceremony is normally planned well in advance. In fact, at most institutions, how elements are arranged on the ceremony stage rarely changes from year to year. As such, there is more than enough time to consider one important element of stage layout that is often ignored: the background behind your graduates’ handshake photographs. 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