A professional photographer will take each graduate's photo as the graduate crosses the stage. Family and friends will not be able to gain access to the orchestra pit area to take close-up shots. Caps and gowns are distributed a few days in advance to give the graduates the opportunity to take lots of family photographs. You will not have the opportunity to mingle with family and friends at the Fox Theatre before the ceremony begins. Immediately following the ceremony the cap and gown company collects all academic regalia.