Capturing the most important moments

We are commencement photography experts with an unwavering commitment to a unique ceremony that celebrates every graduate.

Origins

Industry veterans
who care

The Grad Team was founded by longtime colleagues who saw an opportunity to reimagine commencement photography with personalized customer service, best-in-class photographers, and technology to make graduation day and ordering seamless.

The Grad Team story

Our experience photographing commencement spans decades. As long-time graduation photographers and commencement specialists, we saw an opportunity to rebuild and reimagine the experience from the ground up for modern graduates, families, and on-campus teams. 

Schools partner with us because we combine big-campus experience with a nimble, on-the-ground crew that treats every ceremony like the treasured memory it will become. The Grad Team is a braintrust, a commencement day coordinator, and, yes, a group of graduation photographers. We understand how to make ceremonies feel memorable, special, and unique no matter the size of your student body. Client loyalty is paramount. And that shows in the longevity of our school relationships: When we sign on to partner with you, it’s for the long haul.

Our photographers are the best in the business. Our commencement specialists and support staff are a close-knit team that cares deeply about making the memories of graduation feel spectacular and singular for every student and their family. Our tech — CenterStage, GradPak, and Selfie Signup — is purpose-built for signup, ordering, and live events to keep your ceremony moving smoothly. 

From our first planning call until we deliver the final photo gallery (and beyond), schools and families get fast turnaround, unique photos, clear communication, and a team that sweats every single detail. The result is a commencement experience that feels effortless, celebratory, and photos that families will cherish forever. 

At The Grad Team, it’s more than just a handshake.

Our team

Mark Hommerding
President
Anne Munson
Vice president
Vicki Gray
General manager
Jamie Fidler
Regional manager
Mike Pierce
Regional manager
Braydn Weber
Regional manager
Tom Dausner
Strategy & efficiency manager
AJ Greisen
Director of photography
Marc Kornfield
Campus lead
Amy Yik
Campus lead
Andree Ring
Campus lead

Join us

We are always looking for enthusiastic and experienced photographers. If you’re passionate about photography and want to join our team, please fill out the form on our careers page.

“The Grad Team are not simply photographers who show up on graduation day, they are an essential collaborator and partner throughout the entire year leading up to the big day."

Kayleen Eng
Oregon State Director of Commencement

“The Grad Team are not simply photographers who show up on graduation day, they are an essential collaborator and partner throughout the entire year leading up to the big day."

Kayleen Eng
Oregon State University director of commencement

“The Grad Team not only do they take the most wonder photos keeping our Faculty, Staff and Students happy, but they are a company that actually cares about customer service and people as a whole”

Kristine Isaak
Project coordinator, University of Wyoming

“The quality of the photos is impeccable. The Grad Team creates beautiful images of our graduates and VIP guests that tell the story of the day’s events.”

Lesa Beals
Senior associate registrar, Purdue University

"When we were looking for a new partner, we wanted a one-stop shop. The Grad Team delivered."

Vicky Hanning
Project Director of Kansas State's commencement team