Book photography
Last updated: 19/03/2026 10:33
Once the big day is over, you can relive your Graduation experience through professional photos.
Our partner, Tempest Photography, provide official studio photography for graduates and their guests at the Centre for Student Life (floors three and four).
We strongly advise booking your photography early, well in advance of your Graduation. This guarantees that you will have your photo taken and helps reduce queue times.
Top tip: If you’re picking up your gown early, why not book photography at the same time and avoid the crowds. Tempest Photography are also running an additional photography session on Sunday, 12 July, 16:00-18:00. If you’re picking up your gown for an early Monday ceremony, this could be a great option.
Visit Tempest Photography's website to see product options and prices. Select 'Not had your graduation yet?' Enter 'Cardiff University' and your graduation date to see the available packages.
Photography sessions may be available to book on the day of your ceremony although waiting times are likely to be longer.
You will be able to preview and purchase photographs after Graduation on Tempest Photography's website.
Photography dos and dont's
Our photographers can't control the weather or accidental spillages, but here's our helpful dos and don'ts to ensure you have the most successful studio experience.
Do:
- book your studio time slot for soon after you've collected your gown and before you begin your celebrations
- arrive on time
- arrange for all those being photographed to arrive together
- ensure your hair and makeup are as you want before arriving
- be considerate of other graduates, guests and staff and treat them with respect.
Don't:
- bring more than seven people to be photographed. The studio holds a maximum of seven
- worry about slipping gowns. Our staff will check your gown in the studio
- worry about shoes, your feet do not appear in photos
- cause unnecessary delays for yourself or others.
Contact us
For further information or advice on booking, contact Tempest Photography.