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Best CSU East Bay Graduation Photo Spots

My favorite places to shoot grad portraits at CSUEB, with the best time of day for each. In a session we usually cover two or three of these, routed so the light and crowds work in your favor.

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Meiklejohn Hall

Best time: Afternoon

The main academic building with recognizable architecture. Steps, columns, and the surrounding plaza offer classic graduation portrait options.

Student Union Area

Best time: Midday

Central hub with open space and mixed shade. Works well for group shots and candid movement frames.

Pioneer Heights Overlook

Best time: Golden hour

Elevated campus areas with views of the Bay. Adds geographic context and a different visual dimension to the gallery.

Campus Greens

Best time: Late afternoon

Landscaped open areas with mature trees. Good for relaxed individual portraits away from the main architectural backdrops.

Planning your CSUEB grad session

I guide every session, so you don’t need to memorize a shot list — just show up and I’ll route us through the best spots for the day.

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