{"id":176384,"date":"2023-04-25T15:16:30","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T01:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=176384"},"modified":"2023-05-18T08:40:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:40:05","slug":"top-spots-for-grad-photos-uh-manoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2023\/04\/25\/top-spots-for-grad-photos-uh-manoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Smile! Top spots for your grad photos at <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<figure id=\"attachment_176442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176442\" style=\"width: 676px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/manoa-graduation-photos-alisha-19.jpg\" alt=\"Person posing in graduation photo\" width=\"676\" height=\"381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-176442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/manoa-graduation-photos-alisha-19.jpg 676w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/manoa-graduation-photos-alisha-19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/manoa-graduation-photos-alisha-19-130x73.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alisha Churma in Japanese garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Are you looking for a location for your <a href=\"https:\/\/manoa.hawaii.edu\/\">University of <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa<\/a> graduation photos? <em><abbr title=\"University of Hawaii\">UH<\/abbr> News<\/em> enlisted the help of student employee and What\u2019s Up This Week host, <strong>Alisha Churma<\/strong>, to find some of the best places on the <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa campus for pictures.<\/p>\n<h2>#ManoaGrad on social media<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"blocklink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2023\/04\/24\/uh-spring-2023-commencement-schedule\/\"><abbr>UH<\/abbr> spring 2023 commencement schedule<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to use our hashtag #ManoaGrad so that we can share your photos with our #UHohana!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/izNE3XZVyxA\">Click here<\/a> to view a video of the photo locations.<\/p>\n<h2><span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Hall<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for a grad photo that will never go out of style? Head to <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Hall at the campus\u2019 historic quad to capture a timeless, classic <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa portrait. Stand under the <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Hall sign or pose between one of the tall pillars on the building\u2019s lanai.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Hawaii+Hall,+Honolulu,+HI+96822\/@21.299953,-157.821117,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x7c006d98661e397f:0x4a7b9b398a501b99!8m2!3d21.299953!4d-157.8189283!16s%2Fg%2F1vsprqgz?output=search&#038;q=hawaii+hall&#038;entry=mc&#038;sa=X&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiTkPTM89T-AhXyAzQIHbSzDVoQ0pQJegQICxAB&#038;shorturl=1\">Click here to find it in Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1684435072738-9a6094ce-6587-1&#8243; include=&#8221;176713,176714,176712&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2><abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa campus sign<\/h2>\n<p>As one of the most iconic photo ops on campus, the <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa campus sign is a popular spot for newly admitted freshmen and graduating seniors alike. The sign is located between Holmes Hall and the East-West Center, right off of Dole Street.<\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/hR9mU5vwPRDvDGor8\">Click here to find it in Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1684435072740-a34ba78c-0435-5&#8243; include=&#8221;176371,176392,117177&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2>McCarthy Mall and Legacy Path<\/h2>\n<p>McCarthy Mall and Legacy Path are both familiar campus pathways that make for a quintessential M\u0101noa graduation portrait. With rows of trees and ample natural light, both McCarthy Mall and Legacy Path provide beautiful, green backdrops that are perfect for grad photos.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oJAE3RNfyppPe52GA\">Click here to find McCarthy Mall in Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Legacy+Path,+Honolulu,+HI+96822\/@21.2971023,-157.8184523,20.08z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x7c006d990ac39619:0x1a4e98cbfe77b75d!8m2!3d21.2968672!4d-157.8181133!16s%2Fg%2F11b8thv_g4\">Click here to find Legacy Path in Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1684435072741-52360bbf-5beb-8&#8243; include=&#8221;176377,176370,176395,176381&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall<\/h2>\n<p>The <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall is located across the street from Kennedy Theatre. The white walls and high arches at the front or back of the center make for a stunning portrait backdrop that perfectly frames the graduate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/YhWy5agz9vKxdcfE9\">Click here to find it in Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1684435072742-f3e551ee-a773-6&#8243; include=&#8221;176369,176372,176375&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Seien Japanese Garden<\/h2>\n<p>Tucked away behind the <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall is the beautiful Seien Japanese Garden. The garden is home to vibrant greenery, a koi pond and a small waterfall, which create a serene setting for your portraits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Japanese+Garden,+Honolulu,+HI+96848\/@21.2993201,-157.814001,20.38z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x7c006d9f6a667b69:0x468b700cd391b888!8m2!3d21.2992708!4d-157.8136656!16s%2Fg%2F11bvtjw4pw\">Click here to find it in Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1684435072743-d4811573-7dc1-8&#8243; include=&#8221;176439,176440,176462&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Krauss Hall courtyard water garden<\/h2>\n<p>A lesser known spot on campus, the Krauss Hall courtyard water garden located along Legacy Path is another great nature backdrop. The courtyard features a duck pond surrounded by colorful plants and trees.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/opV8bFk8iDCQ94v26\">Click here to find it in Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1684435072748-aef25cdc-43e5-2&#8243; include=&#8221;176379,176380,176463&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Balloon mural at zone 20 parking structure<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for a fun and whimsical shot? Head to the balloon mural located on the roof of the Zone 20 parking structure. Pretend to hold the balloons as you &ldquo;take off&rdquo; on the next chapter of your life!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lower+Campus+Parking+Structure\/@21.2961422,-157.8182517,17.14z\/data=!4m12!1m5!3m4!2zMjHCsDE3JzQ2LjAiTiAxNTfCsDQ5JzA1LjgiVw!8m2!3d21.296119!4d-157.818274!3m5!1s0x7c006d998f6b8ef1:0xb612e9d16d1bcbc4!8m2!3d21.2959817!4d-157.8190526!16s%2Fg%2F11gd67zrtd\">Click here to find it in Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1684435072749-94dfd960-bb03-7&#8243; include=&#8221;176382,176383,176376&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out seven locations on the <abbr title=\"University of Hawaii\">UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa campus for capturing grad photos. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[234,1487,9],"class_list":["post-176384","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-commencement","tag-commencement-photos","tag-uh-manoa","entry","has-media"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176384","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=176384"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176384\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":177868,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176384\/revisions\/177868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=176384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=176384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=176384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}