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Year In Review: 2020 Grad Photos

My favorite images from the 2020 Graduation Photo Season

By Matt Pendleton Photography

January 12^th, 2021

Year In Review

Grad photo sessions are a major part of my core business. I meet so many different and interesting clients who are starting the next chapter of their life.

This year the COVID-19 pandemic really affected how many wonderful clients I was able to work with. Still, I photographed tons of amazing Gator alums along with some amazing Florida Gators athletes.

Sscroll down to explore my images from the 2020 #GradPhotoSzn.

COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic hit just as the Spring 2020 grad season was getting started. I was really impressed with how the grads followed CDC guidelines and even went as far as wanted to document their experience in grad photos.

Bull Gator Statues

There are so many great statues on campus but the Bull Gators are some of the best. Here's a few images from three: Gate 18, F-Club, and Business.

The F-Club Bull Gator is my favorite!

The Business Bull Gator is a hidden treasure.

Gator Walk

When the light is right and the skies are clear, this is an iconic location.

Always key to have appropriate props for the Walk.

Champagne is also a very popular choice. These grads rocked the champagne pop!

Friends and family are always welcome especially at Gator Walk.

Plaza of the Americas

Since the renovations, this is one of the most beautiful locations on campus. From the Spanish moss to the clean brick, lots of great looks here.

Murphree Hall Courtyard

Home of some of the oldest buildings on campus and some of the best architecture including the Mucozo Tunnel.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Home of the Florida Gators football team known as "The Swamp." There are so many great locations here that you could shoot an entire session inside.

The four walls of the inner stadium are great for unique looks.

My grads are very lucky to be able to walk on the field. Due to the pandemic we only had a few opportunities this season.

Gators Tunnel

The same tunnel that the Florida Gators run onto the field during football games also serves as an iconic location for grad photos.

UF Arch

The UF Arch at the College of Business on the corner of University Ave and 441 has some of the best colors and light especially at sunset.

Unique Locations

There are so many other unique locations on campus. From the fields at the Dizney Lacrosse stadium all the way to the IFAS Beef Unit, UF has some great spots!