Best Campus Photo Spots
Outside the CAC (Cannon Activities Center) – Near the Napela and Cannon Statue
This spot offers reliable shade, making it great for portraits at any time of day. Use the surrounding greenery for a natural background, or the neutral wall for clean, professional headshots like passport or ID photos.
Back of the Heber J. Grant Building
A great spot for environmental portraits, combining natural foliage with architectural elements for a polished look. Inside, the indoor garden area offers clean lines and soft lighting — ideal for professional headshots or creative compositions.
Lush landscaping and soft, neutral tones make this location perfect for both individual and group photos. The light-colored building and concrete floor act as natural reflectors, helping to soften shadows on faces. Use the long walkway for full-body portraits — it adds depth and leading lines. For best results, position your subject a few steps away from the plants and use a shallow depth of field to gently blur the background and make your subject pop. Banyan Dining Hall – tropical plants + reflective glass.
The lush tropical foliage paired with the building’s large glass windows creates a vibrant and polished backdrop — perfect for both professional portraits and relaxed, candid shots with friends.
As an extension of the new Banyan Dining Hall, Aloha Plaza offers plenty of outdoor seating — perfect for relaxed seated poses, whether solo or in groups. The turf area also works well for casual shots sitting or lying down, giving your photos a laid-back, friendly vibe.
This open, well-kept plaza offers a variety of photo opportunities. The vibrant green lawn provides a clean, natural backdrop, while the surrounding landscaping can be used as creative leading lines that draw attention to your subject. Whether you're shooting solo portraits or group shots, the plaza’s symmetrical layout and relaxed atmosphere make it ideal for both candid and posed photos.
