thesis group photo

• A photo Photos   2.7k
• Pen Tool Illustrations   59
• A stack of folders Collections   102k
• A group of people Users   5

Thesis writing

Browse premium images on iStock | 20% off at iStock

Make something awesome

• Images home
• Editorial home
• Editorial video
• Premium collections
• Entertainment
• Premium images
• AI generated images
• Curated collections
• Animals/Wildlife
• Backgrounds/Textures
• Beauty/Fashion
• Buildings/Landmarks
• Business/Finance
• Celebrities
• Food and Drink
• Healthcare/Medical
• Illustrations/Clip-Art
• Miscellaneous
• Parks/Outdoor
• Signs/Symbols
• Sports/Recreation
• Transportation
• All categories
• Shutterstock Select
• Shutterstock Elements
• Health Care
• Sound effects

PremiumBeat

• PixelSquid 3D objects
• Templates Home
• Instagram all
• Highlight covers
• Facebook all
• Carousel ads
• Cover photos
• Event covers
• Youtube all
• Channel Art
• Etsy big banner
• Etsy mini banner
• Etsy shop icon
• Pinterest all
• Pinterest pins
• Twitter All
• Twitter Banner
• Infographics
• Zoom backgrounds
• Announcements
• Certificates
• Gift Certificates
• Real Estate Flyer
• Travel Brochures
• Anniversary
• Baby Shower
• Mother's Day
• Thanksgiving
• All Invitations
• Party invitations
• Wedding invitations
• Book Covers
• About Creative Flow
• Start a design

AI image generator

• Photo editor
• Background remover
• Collage maker
• Resize image
• Color palettes

Color palette generator

• Image converter
• Creative AI
• Design tips
• Custom plans
• Request quote
• Shutterstock Studios
• Data licensing

You currently have 0 credits

See all plans

Image plans

With access to 400M+ photos, vectors, illustrations, and more. Includes AI generated images!

Video plans

A library of 28 million high quality video clips. Choose between packs and subscription.

Music plans

Download tracks one at a time, or get a subscription with unlimited downloads.

Editorial plans

Instant access to over 50 million images and videos for news, sports, and entertainment.

Includes templates, design tools, AI-powered recommendations, and much more.

Thesis Work royalty-free images

3,574 thesis work stock photos, vectors, and illustrations are available royalty-free for download..

Our company

Press/Media

Investor relations

Shutterstock Blog

Popular searches

Stock Photos and Videos

Stock photos

Stock videos

Stock vectors

Editorial images

Featured photo collections

Sell your content

Affiliate/Reseller

International reseller

Live assignments

Rights and clearance

Website Terms of Use

Terms of Service

Privacy policy

Modern Slavery Statement

Cookie Preferences

Shutterstock.AI

AI style types

Shutterstock mobile app

Android app

© 2003-2024 Shutterstock, Inc.

• USC Libraries
• Research Guides

Using Images and Non-Textual Materials in Presentations, Papers, Theses, and Dissertations

• Documenting and Citing Images
• Finding Images - Select Sources

Documenting and Citing Images/Photographs and Their Sources

Please note that this is advice on best practices and considerations in documenting and citing images and non-print materials. It does not represent legal advice on obtaining permissions.

Generally, images copied from other sources should not be used without permissions in publications or for commercial purposes. Many American academic institutions require graduate students to archive their finished and approved theses/dissertations in institutional electronic repositories and/or institutional libraries and repositories, and/or to post them on Proquest's theses database. Unpublished theses and dissertations are a form of scholarly dissemination. Someone else's images, like someone else's ideas, words or music, should be used with critical commentary, and need to be identified and cited. If a thesis/dissertation is revised for publication,  waivers or permissions from the copyright holder(s) of the images and non-textual materials must be obtained. Best practices also apply to materials found on the internet and on social media, and, properly speaking, require identification, citation, and clearance of permissions, as relevant.

Use the following elements when identifying and citing an image, depending on the information you have available . It is your responsibility to do due diligence and document as much as possible about the image you are using:

• Artist's/creator's name, if relevant;
• Title of the work/image, if known, or description;
• Ownership information (such as a person, estate, museum, library collection) and source of image;
• Material, if known, particularly for art works;
• Dimensions of the work, if known.

The Chicago Manual of Style online can be searched for norms on appropriate ways to caption illustrations, capitalize titles of visual works, or cite print materials that contain images.

Including images/photographs in a bibliography:

Best practice is to not include images within a bibliography of works cited. It is common, instead, to create a separate list of images (or figures) and their source, such as photographer (even if it's you) or collection. It may be useful to also include location, e.g., museum, geographic reference, address, etc.

Examples of Documenting Images

The image below is scanned from a published book. It can be used in a critical context within a presentation, classroom session, or  paper/thesis, as follows:

[ Figure 1. This photograph from 1990 shows the Monument against Fascism designed by Jochen Gerz and Esther Shalev-Gerz, Hamburg, 1986-1993. Image from James Young, ed.,  Art of Memory: Holocaust Memorials in History (New York: Prestel, 1994), 70]

If you need to use this image in a published work, you will have to seek permission. For example, the book from which this image was scanned should have a section on photo credits which would help you identify the person/archive holding this image.

The image below was found through Google Images and downloaded from the internet. It can be used in a critical context within a presentation,  classroom session, or paper/thesis, as follows:

[Figure 2. This image shows the interior of Bibliotheca Alexandrina designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta in 2001. Image downloaded from https://mgkhs.com/gallery/alexandria in March 2016.]

If you want to use this image in a published work, you will have to do your best to track down its source to request permission to use. The web site or social media site where you found the image may not be an appropriate source, since it is common for people to repost images without attribution. Just because "everyone does it" does not mean that you should be using such materials without attribution or documentation. In this specific example, you may need to write to the photographer or to the architecture firm. If you have done due diligence and were unable to find the source, or have not received a response, you may be able to use an image found on the internet with appropriate documentation in a publication.

The image below was downloaded from a digitized historic collection of photographs held by an institutional archive. It can be used in a critical context within a presentation,  classroom session, or paper/thesis, as follows:

[Figure 3. In the 1920s the urban landscape of Los Angeles started to change, as various developers began building multi-family apartment houses in sections previously zoned for single family dwellings. Seen in this photograph by Dick Whittington is the Warrington apartment building, which was completed in 1928, surrounded by older single family structures. Downloaded from the USC Digital Library in February 2016]

I f you plan to use this photograph in a publication, seek permission from the library/institution from whose digital archive you downloaded the image. Contact information is usually found in the record for the image.

The image below was taken by the author. It can be used in a critical context within a presentation, classroom session , paper/thesis, or a publication* as follows:

[Figure 4. Genex Tower, also known as West City Gate, is a residential tower located in New Belgrade. This example of late 20th century brutalist-style architecture was designed in 1977 by Mihajlo Mitrović. Photographed by the author in 2013.]

*Please note, if you re-photographed someone else's photograph or a work of art, or if you re-photographed a published image, you may not be able to publish your photograph without first seeking permission or credit for its content.  If you have done due diligence and were unable to find the source or have not received a response, you may be able to use your image with appropriate documentation.

• << Previous: Fair Use
• Next: Finding Images - Select Sources >>
• Last Updated: Jan 19, 2023 3:12 PM
• URL: https://libguides.usc.edu/fair_use

• Regan Thomson
• Program Coordinators
• Post-doctoral Fellows
• Graduate Students
• Undergraduate Students
• Former Group Members

Group Photo Gallery

• Publications

Congratulations to Ariana after her successful thesis defense. We really need to start graduating people in the summer! (2019)

Congratulations to Marvin for successfully defending his PhD thesis (2019)

The group gets together to wish Weiwei farewell after her successful PhD defense (2018)

Congratulations to Emily after her successful thesis defense (2018)

Congratulations to Abdallah after his successful thesis defense (2017)

The group celebrates with Ryan after his successful PhD defense (2017)

Congratulations to Mary Alice after her successful thesis defense (2016)

The group celebrates after Jordan successfully defends her thesis (2016)

The group celebrates after Ben Strick successfully defends his thesis (2014)

Reed Larson and group members following his Ph.D. thesis defense (2014).

Group Photo in April 2013.

Brian Jones and group members following his Ph.D. thesis defense (2013).

Kelly Lutz and the group after she successfully defends her Ph.D. thesis (2012).

Leah Konkol and the group celebrate her successful Ph.D. defense (2012).

The group with Devon Mundal after his successful Ph.D. defense (2011).

Mike Clift becomes the first Thomson Group Ph.D. (2010).

Photographs and Images: Using Images in Theses and Dissertations

• What is Fair Use?

Using Images in Theses and Dissertations

• How to Cite an Image
• Copyright and Publishing an Image in a Book, Journal, Video, etc.
• Images of Albuquerque

Historically, images were reproduced in dissertations and theses without obtaining permissions from the copyright holders. Because of the clearly academic, non-commercial nature of theses and dissertations, and because access to theses and dissertations was typically confined to an academic, library setting, there seemed to be little dispute that the incorporation of such images into these or dissertations was a fair use.

As theses and dissertations began to be posted to online repositories, the publishers of those repositories sometime required that graduate students posting theses to their repositories obtain copyright permissions for images. While UNM's Digital Respository   does not have an institutional policy on the use of images in theses and dissertations, the  UNM Office of Graduate Studies  stipulates that students should obtain copyright.

The Office of Graduate Studies at UNM offers the following guidelines:  

Registering Your Copyright

Registering your copyright in your thesis or dissertation is optional. Under current United States copyright Law, the moment you reduce a work to a tangible medium (i.e., write it on paper, save on hard drive or other storage device, take the photograph, record the music, etc.) your thesis or dissertation is copyrighted. This applies to unpublished manuscripts as well. There is no longer the need to register your work for copyright to attach. Furthermore, there is no longer the requirement of putting a copyright notice on a work for it to be copyrighted. You may register your copyright either by having ProQuest do so (see above) or on your own by submitting a registration form, which you can pick-up at Zimmerman Library Government Publications or download from US Copyright Office's web page, with a check for thirty five ($35) dollars, and two copies of your thesis or dissertation. Additional information can be obtained by calling 202-287-8700 or going to the web site of the  United States Copyright Office .

Including Copyrighted Material in Your Manuscript

You should remember that if you quote or otherwise reproduce in your thesis or dissertation material previously copyrighted by another author, beyond brief excerpts, you must obtain written permission from the copyright owner. Keep in mind that if a work was created in or after 1989, there is no requirement that it have a copyright notice to be copyrighted This includes foreign works and foreign works for which the copyright has been reinstated pursuant to international treaty.

Copyright law is extremely complex and it can be difficult to determine what action you need to take and where to begin looking for permissions. The Office of Graduate Studies  Publishing  web site contains a great deal of information and has been helpful to students. The Office of Graduate Studies does not provide copyright advisement.

Pictorial Archivist

• << Previous: What is Fair Use?
• Next: How to Cite an Image >>
• Last Updated: May 5, 2020 2:46 PM
• URL: https://libguides.unm.edu/images

The leading authority in photography and camera gear.

Become a better photographer.

12.9 Million

Annual Readers

Newsletter Subscribers

Featured Photographers

Photography Guides & Gear Reviews

34 Graduation Picture Ideas & Poses for High School & College

Want to get the best and most shareable graduation pictures? Try these 34 fun graduation picture ideas and poses to capture this special day forever!

Learn | By Ana Mireles

Shotkit may earn a commission on affiliate links. Learn more.

For any student, graduation day is an emotion-filled milestone event.

That’s why it’s so important to have graduation pictures that can be cherished forever.

Whether you’re taking photos of your child’s graduation, or you’re a professional portrait photographer looking to expand your business in that direction, these graduation photo ideas can help.

You’ll find everything from senior photo poses to wardrobe tips plus many pictures to inspire you.

So, read on!

Table of Contents

Graduation Picture Ideas in Cap and Gown

Here are some ideas suitable for both college graduation and high school graduation.

1. Group photo with your BFFs

Credit: Karolina Grabowska

There are always those one or two people that make your graduation year special. So, why not come up with creative ideas for pictures together?

2. Sitting on the school stairs

Credit: Godisable Jacob

You’ve been walking up and down the school stairs for many years. That’s why they’re such a meaningful location for a photo.

You can sit or stand, walk toward or away from the camera. There are many graduation picture ideas you can do on the school steps.

Credit: Antony Trivet

If all the graduation picture ideas seem stiff and dull, why not take action shots? Immortalize yourself jumping for joy.

After all, your college or high school days are full of fun memories. Plus, you can’t deny that you’re happy to be graduating. No wonder this is one of the most popular graduation poses.

4. Holding the tassel

Credit: Benito Momanyi

Graduation caps have a tassel. It’s not just an ornament; it’s also a symbol.

Before you graduate, the tassel should be hanging on the right side. Then, as you graduate, they hand you a diploma and move the tassel to the left.

A good graduation photo idea is to hold the tassel as if you were going to move it from right to left. This portrait evokes that special moment.

5. Receiving your diploma

Credit: Pavel Danilyuk

Every graduation photoshoot should include a photo of the graduate receiving the diploma.

You can capture the actual moment or recreate the moment later for the photo.

6. A traditional portrait with your favorite teacher

Credit: Thành Dỗ

Not all graduation picture ideas need to be original. A few classic poses with you and your teachers make for wonderful memories.

The campus makes for a good background. Find an eye-catching spot and take some pictures the classic way.

7. Doing your extracurricular activities

If you are looking for unique graduation pictures ideas, try this one. Many students love their extracurricular activities. Maybe they had some of their most important and memorable moments while practising them.

You’ll find many graduation picture ideas around these activities. For example, you can do action shots on the football field if the student is an athlete.

If they were in the band, take some portraits with the instruments and group photos with the entire band. The type of photos will depend on the extracurricular activity they did.

8. Holding your arms up in a sign of victory

How Much Do You REALLY Know About Photography?! 🤔

Test your photography knowledge with this quick quiz!

See how much you really know about photography...

Your answer:

Correct answer:

SHARE YOUR RESULTS

Your Answers

Isn’t graduating a triumph?

You spent so much time and effort studying that you need to commemorate this win. Raising your arms to signify victory is the perfect pose to show this feeling.

9. Close up on the diplomas

A more creative graduation photo idea is to make a close-up of your diploma. You should find a way to show it’s yours, though. That’s the creative part.

You can extend the hand so it’s in the foreground and in focus while you’re blurred in the background.

Another idea is to take a step to the side. Then, hold the diploma in the center of the frame while you’re peeking out from the side.

If you are a bit camera shy, this is one of the best graduation picture poses for you.

10. The head-turn

This is one of the simplest graduation poses for girls and guys!

As you know, the tassel in graduation caps is quite symbolic. It also needs to change side to show that you’ve graduated.

A cool graduation photo idea is to turn your head fast so that the tassel changes sides with your movement.

11. Tossing the graduation cap in the air

Credit: Pang Yuhao

Here is one of the most heartwarming graduation photoshoot ideas to do with friends. Throwing the graduation caps in the air has become part of the ceremony. Most groups do this on graduation day.

Be sure you capture this moment to make a frame-worthy graduation photo.

12. Tossing the cap to the camera

Credit: Vantha Thang (left) / Samuel Peter (right)

Taking a single or group photo of the caps in the air is a must-have. But you can also make one where you throw the cap to the camera.

This photo idea makes wonderful senior portraits for girls or guys.

13. Superhero pose

Credit: Muhammad Renaldi

If you’re looking for an original pose for your graduation photos, you can do the superhero pose.

It’s fun and reflects how you feel when you graduate. To make it more special, you can be with the school mascot or go to a scenic location.

14. Celebrating

There’s nothing like capturing raw emotion to make wonderful graduation photos.

The graduation photoshoot is not all about staged pictures. A professional photographer can also capture the special moments of the day.

15. Walking away

Credit: Marcus Silva (left) / Stanley Morales (right)

One of the most traditional graduation picture ideas is to walk away from the camera.

It represents that you’re leaving school behind to start walking your own path. It’s both beautiful and meaningful.

A definite classic among creative shots for graduation.

16. Wear the school sweatshirt

Credit: Joshua Mcknight

Your graduation picture is a good way to show your school pride.

You can wear a t-shirt or sweatshirt with your school logo or pose with the school mascot.

If you want to be more subtle, you can wear something with the school colors. The important thing is that you convey the school spirit.

17. Peeking out from behind the diploma/thesis

Credit: Jasmine Coro

Great graduation pictures are also a little whimsical. You can hold your diploma or your thesis close to the camera. It should cover a good part of the frame.

Then, peek your head out from the top or the side, depending on the composition you want to achieve.

18. Getting ready

Credit: Gift Habeshaw

A beautiful senior picture idea is to capture the moments before the ceremony. You can photograph the graduate getting ready. You can include a friend or a family member helping out if you prefer.

• Read more: What makes a good senior picture?

Graduation Picture Ideas with Family

Behind every graduate, there’s a family that supported them to get there.

Here are some senior picture ideas to capture the graduate with the family members.

19. Smiling faces

Credit: Alexander Grey

Every parent will treasure a graduating picture of the graduate wearing a cap and gown and hugging the other siblings.

You should focus on capturing natural emotions. So, choose a simple pose where they are relaxed and smiling. That will make the perfect photo.

20. A classic portrait in the studio

Credit: Chris Siam

Senior photos aren’t always taken on graduation day. Sometimes families like to organize a photoshoot in the studio.

Usually, this happens beforehand. This way, the graduation gown is still clean and wrinkle-free.

• Read more: How should a family pose for a photoshoot?

21. Family graduation photoshoot outdoors

Credit: Pixabay

Some families prefer to have the graduation photoshoot outdoors.

You can use an urban background or a beautiful setting in nature depending on the family. Either way, prepare some senior picture ideas ahead of time.

You can bring props, show them some poses, etc.

22. Let the younger sibling borrow the graduation cap

Credit: Yan Krukov

A fun senior picture idea is to dress a younger sibling in graduation attire. This makes you think of a younger self. A sure way to switch up your college graduation pictures.

23. Include the family pet

Credit: Laura Seaman

Looking for adorable and creative shot ideas for graduation? Try this.

If you have a furry friend, you probably consider them part of the family. It’s not uncommon for the graduate to want them in the senior picture.

This is especially the case when they’ll be leaving for college and want to bring a photo of their pet.

Graduation Picture Ideas with Parents

Having your parents in your senior photos is a great idea to make them more special and memorable.

Most graduation picture ideas concentrate on the person wearing the cap and gown, but it’s important to remember the supporting role that parents play too.

24. Parents in the foreground as the graduate walks away

Credit: Feedyourvision

The best senior picture ideas are full of emotion. That’s why this is a great one to recreate. Place the parents in the foreground with their backs toward the camera.

They can hold hands but extend their arms to leave space between them. In that space, you can see the graduate walking away.

25. Parents handing a graduation present

Credit: Rodnae Productions

Another senior photo you can take with the parents is when they give the graduate a present or a bouquet of flowers. This will surely be one of the more memorable college graduation photos.

Graduation picture ideas for guys

All the graduation photo ideas you find in this article are genderless. That said, here are some senior picture poses for guys that are particularly popular right now.

26. Holding a sign

Here’s a fun yet easy way to make your graduation pictorial extra fun. A small blackboard is a common prop in graduation photos. Here, the graduate can write anything that represents them. It can be something as simple as “I’m done” or a more meaningful quote.

27. Group high five

Get the graduate and their friends together and ask them to give a group high five. This makes for a very dynamic graduation photo.

28. Thumbs up

Communicating something with their hands is common for guys in their graduation pictures. For example, a thumbs-up or a peace sign.

Graduation Picture Ideas for Couples

A fun graduation picture is one that features your boyfriend or girlfriend.

Here are some graduation picture ideas for couples to mark the special occasion.

29. Looking into each other’s eyes

Credit: Olia Danilevich

If the shoot is for high school sweethearts, this is one of the best photo ideas.

They can be facing each other, or have their bodies to the camera with their heads turned to each other. The important thing is that they’re looking into each other’s eyes.

They can hold their diplomas or caps with their outer hands.

30. Kissing with the University as background

Credit: Fernando Gomez Cortes

A classic couple’s picture is a kiss. This also makes for a cute graduation pictorial pose. When you can see the campus in the background, it becomes the best graduation photo to remember this special moment.

• Read more: How do you take cute pictures of couples?

31. Piggybacking

Credit: Toàn Văn

For a fun graduation photo for couples, you can also try a piggyback.

Graduation Picture Ideas for Nurses

If you’re taking nursing graduation pictures, here are some ideas for you.

32. Instead of the academic gown, use a lab coat

On your graduation day, you wear a gown, but as a nurse, you’ll wear a lab coat or scrubs. So, why not wear that in your pictures? You can always add the academic cap to make it clear that you’re graduating.

33. Tossing confetti toward the camera

Another picture idea is to be throwing confetti at the camera.

Of course, you can always use a confetti cannon if you want a more spectacular result.

34. Use job-related props

Some excellent photo ideas for nurse graduation photos include job-related props.

For example, you can hang a stethoscope on your shoulder. Another idea is to do a close-up of medical instruments on top of the diploma.

How Should I Pose For a Graduation Photo?

Credit: Pavel Danilyuk (left) / Davis Sánchez(right)

• Turn away from the camera 45 degrees.
• Keep good posture.
• Find your best side.
• Prepare some poses in advance.

What Should I Wear for my Graduation Pictures?

Credit: Junny Sema (left) / Martin Kirigua (right)

The only rule that applies to everyone is that you feel confident and unique.

The rest may change according to your taste and body type. So, try clothes with shapes that you know look good on you.

Also, don’t wear anything too trendy. You could regret this in a couple of years. It’s better to opt for a classic look.

• What color should you wear for graduation photos?

The first rule is to consider the color of the gown. Starting there, try to keep it simple.

You can’t go wrong with a white shirt and a solid color tie. This outfit has a timeless quality that makes it a classic. To add an accent to your outfit, use a contrasting color tie.

The same goes for dresses. You can use neutral colors to look good with whatever colors are on your gown. If you feel bold, you can wear something contrasting.

The important thing is to stay away from flashy colors and busy patterns.

• Do I have to wear makeup to graduation?

You don’t have to wear makeup for your graduation photos. It’s a personal choice.

If you wear makeup in your everyday life – then yes, feel free to use it for the photoshoot too.

However, you can skip it if you don’t usually wear it.

How Do You Look Good in a Graduation Portrait (Senior Photo)?

• Choose your outfit carefully.
• Check every detail from wardrobe to hair and makeup before the shot.
• Stand up straight.
• Turn to your best side.
• Push your chin forward to avoid a double chin.
• Don’t press your lips together.
• If you smile, keep it natural.

Remember that to look good, you need confidence. So, relax and enjoy your day.

• How do you smile for graduation pictures?

To have a natural smile, you need to be relaxed. So, try closing your eyes and breathing deeply to calm yourself.

While you’re at it, imagine or remember something that makes you happy. Then, open your eyes and smile for the photo.

If you have an active mind, you might be overthinking instead of relaxing. If this is you, you may need to do something more physical. Try shaking your head or opening your mouth wide and moving your jaws from side to side. This should relax the facial muscles.

How Do You Take Graduation Portraits at Home?

Organizing a photoshoot at home is a great idea if you don’t want to get a professional photographer.

We’re used to taking photos all the time. However, you want to ensure they come out perfect for your high school or college graduation.

Here are some tips for the best results:

• Stand next to the window if you’re inside.
• If you’re outside, avoid hard sunlight.
• Use the portrait mode of your camera or phone.
• Make sure the background is not too busy.
• Practice some poses in the mirror to find out which ones look the best.
• Use a tripod and a timer to do self-portraits.

How Much Should I Charge for Graduation Photos?

Determining how much to charge for graduation photos can depend on various factors, including your location, the level of experience you have, the quality of your work, and the services you offer.

Here are a few things to consider when setting your graduation photography pricing:

• Time and effort: Consider the amount of time you’ll spend taking the photos, editing, retouching, and delivering the final product.
• Your expertise: If you have professional photography experience or training, you may be able to charge more for your services.
• Equipment and expenses: Consider the cost of your camera equipment, editing software, and other expenses like travel and props.
• Market research: Look at what other graduation photographers in your area are charging for similar services.
• Travel expenses: Do you need to drive far to take the graduation photos? What is the cost of your fuel/car insurance/etc?

I have a friend in Sydney who charged the equivalent of US$600 to deliver between 50~100 fully edited graduation photos.

She’s had six years of experience as a portrait photographer and only works locally.

Graduation Picture FAQs

Are graduation photos worth it?

Yes! Your graduation is a momentous occasion that you’ll want to remember. Whether you take the pictures yourself or hire a photographer, they are totally worth it.

What is a good size for a graduation photo?

The ideal size depends on what you want to do with the photos. To have them on your desk or side table, you can print them in 4×6″ or 5×7″. A good size to hang on the wall is 8×10″.

What side does the tassel go on for graduation pictures?

In the United States, the traditional placement for the tassel on a graduation cap is on the right side before the degree is conferred.

After the degree is conferred, graduates are instructed to move the tassel to the left side of the cap.

This tradition is intended to signify the transition from candidate to graduate.

However, some schools or universities may have their own specific guidelines, so it’s always best to check.

What is a good quote for graduation?

“What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.” – Alfred Mercier.

“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X.

“Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.” – Michael Josephson.

Final Words on Graduation Photos

Graduation is a huge achievement, whether from college or high school.

It’s an occasion worth immortalizing with a photoshoot.

However, the graduates and their families will remember more than just the pictures.

As a professional photographer, you should provide a pleasant experience too.

Make sure you guide your clients and help them enjoy the process of taking the photos.

I hope this article gave you enough ideas to create a fun and unique photoshoot for each graduate.

Of course, the final result should also be technically perfect.

So, make sure you nail the settings, lighting, and editing of the graduation pictures you take.

If you have any tips in that regard, feel free to share them in the comments!

Check out these 8 essential tools to help you succeed as a professional photographer.

Includes limited-time discounts.

You'll Also Like These:

Ana Mireles is a Mexican researcher that specializes in photography and communications for the arts and culture sector.

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

👋 WELCOME TO SHOTKIT!

🔥 Popular NOW:

16 family members hit by same car, 2 dead, Michigan hit-and-run driver arrested

A woman is facing charges after authorities say she was behind the wheel when her vehicle slammed into a group of 16 family members in Michigan, killing two and sending the rest to hospitals in what could be a drunk driving incident.

The crash took place Saturday night in Watertown Township, about 12 miles northwest of downtown Lansing .

The victims in the fatal hit-and-run crash ranged in age from age 2 to 61, according to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, which responded to the tragic weekend wreck along with more than a dozen other agencies across greater Lansing.

The crash killed Johnathan Esch, 30, of Grand Haven, and Daniel Harris, 42, of Grand Ledge, while 14 other victims were sent to hospitals, according to a statement posted on the sheriff's office Facebook page.

Ashley Marie Monroe, 35, of Perrinton, was charged Monday with 11 felonies in connection with the crash and was being held on a $1 million cash bond. Monroe is accused of striking 16 members of the extended family walking along South Wacousta Road.

As of Monday afternoon, officials had not identified those injured in the crash or said where they are from, but did release the ages of those transported to hospitals as: 2, 2, 3, 6, 6, 7, 8, 16, 27, 28, 32, 33, 38, and 61.

Six family members remained in the hospital, the sheriff's office said Sunday night, adding that eight had been released.

One victim, a 38-year-old woman, was in critical condition at an unspecified hospital, the sheriff's office said Monday.

"With heavy hearts, we pray for all of the individuals and families affected by this incident. We are here for all of you," the sheriff's office posted on Facebook.

Driver fled scene, was later arrested

The sheriff's office reported the hit-and-run crash took place about 6:30 p.m . on South Wacousta Road.

Monroe fled the scene after colliding with the family, but was later arrested several miles away, the sheriff's office wrote in an updated release posted early Sunday.

Live updates: Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash

'Alcohol is believed to be a factor'

Monroe was set to be arraigned Monday in connection to fatal the hit-and-run.

"Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this incident," sheriff's office Lieutenant Dan Spitzley posted in the release, adding the crash remained under investigation Monday.

Among the charges Monroe is facing are two counts of OWI causing death and two counts of failure to stop at the scene of a fatal accident when at fault.

Monroe's bail was set at $1 million.

Community mourns 'senseless tragedy'

News of the fatal wreck drew swift response from people on the sheriff's social media page.

"A senseless tragedy. My prayers are for this whole family. Thank you for this update," one person posed on an update on the page Sunday evening.

Law enforcement has not released additional information about the family aside from the two people who were killed, but Lyah VanSickle , chief development officer at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan , posted on the sheriff's page the family was coming from a trip down the nearby Looking Glass River when the driver struck them.

"Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is heartbroken by the recent tragedy that occurred down the street from our Girl Scout Regional Center and Girl Scout Camp," VanSickle wrote.

The Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan , VanSickle wrote, has organized a cookie donation drive for the responding agencies.

USA TODAY has reached out to VanSickle.

Contributing: Lansing State Journal staff

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

You need to see the 7 prize winners at this year's Westminster dog show

• The 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show concluded on Tuesday night.
• During the show, seven groups of various breeds each crowned a winner.
• Photos show the seven winners, including this year's Best in Show.

The Westminster Kennel Club dog show , which wrapped up in New York on Tuesday, is the country's most prestigious dog competition, and one of the world's oldest.

More than 2,500 dogs competed for the coveted Best in Show crown. Each year, the competitors are divided into seven groups based on their breed's traits and original purpose, such as sporting or herding. They are then judged on how well they meet their breed's ideal standard, and a winner is selected for each group.

From those top seven dogs, a Best in Show is then chosen — the culmination of years of careful breeding, costly grooming , expert handling, and hundreds of thousands of dollars.

But whoever wins the titles, chances are they're really, really adorable.

Photos show the pups that were deemed the best of the best at this year's competition.

Best in Show: Surrey Sage, a miniature poodle

Sage, as she's known, won both Best in Show and the Non-Sporting Group. She's the fourth miniature poodle to win Best in Show in Westminster's history.

Herding Group: Kaleef's Mercedes, a German shepherd

Mercedes was not only this year's winner from the Herding Group, but was also named the Reserve Best in Show winner, essentially the runner-up.

Toy Group: Hallmark Jolei Out Of This World, a Shih Tzu

Hallmark Jolei Out Of This World, who also goes by Comet, is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu from Ohio. She won Best in Show at the American Kennel Club championship in December 2023.

Sporting Group: Rejoices To The Point, a black cocker spaniel

According to the American Kennel Club, Westminster recognizes cocker spaniels by their color. This year's winner Micha (or Rejoices To The Point), is black, but there are also parti-color and ASCOB, which means "any standard color other than black."

Working Group: Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain, a giant schnauzer

Monty, as he's known, hails from Ocean City, New Jersey. He also won the Working Group in 2023.

Hound Group: Sunlit's King of Queens, an Afghan hound

Sunlit's King of Queens, better known as Louis, was named the best of the Hound Group, which consists of 35 breeds, including the Basset hound, the beagle, the greyhound, and the dachshund.

Terrier Group: Grabo Frankie Goes To Magor, a colored bull terrier

And last but not least is Frankie, a bull terrier. As the American Kennel Club noted, there are two types of bull terriers: white and colored. Frankie is a colored bull terrier.

• Main content

site categories

Prince harry fails to ensnare “trophy targets” rupert murdoch & piers morgan in phone hacking lawsuit, breaking news.

‘Emilia Perez’, ‘Limonov’ & ‘Parthenope’ Financier Frédéric Fiore Talks Landmark Cannes For His Logical Pictures Group

By Melanie Goodfellow

Melanie Goodfellow

Senior International Film Correspondent

More Stories By Melanie

• Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘Parthenope’ Sells Around The World For Pathé Ahead Of Cannes Film Festival Premiere
• Christophe Honoré On Enlisting Chiara Mastroianni & Catherine Deneuve For ‘Marcello Mio’ Hybrid Roles & Shelved Henry James ‘The Ambassadors’ Project
• Lyna Khoudri & Sidse Babett Knudsen Join Roschdy Zem In Afghanistan Drama ‘In The Hell Of Kabul: 13 Days, 13 Nights’ As Shooting Begins In Morocco

French film finance, production and distribution group Logical Pictures is out in force in Cannes this year with connections to 11 films, including Competition titles Emilia Perez , Limonov and Parthenope.

The company helped bankroll the Palme d’Or contenders through its three-year co-production and co-financing deal with French major Pathé, which was announced in early 2023 and involves its Logical Content Ventures fund.

Related Stories

Demi Moore On Her Comeback In 'The Substance': Actress Came Away From Horror Pic With "Greater Acceptance Of Myself" - Cannes

Demi Moore's 'The Substance' World Premiere Gets A 13-Minute Ovation At Cannes

Logical Pictures President Frédéric Fiore and COO Yannick Bossenmeyer co-founded Logical Pictures in 2016 with a focus on film finance as well as digital innovation around blockchain and rights management.

Early investments included Coralie Fargeat ’s first feature  Revenge ,    Ninja Thyberg’s Pleasure as well as Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo’s The Deep House .

Less than a decade later, the company has expanded into production and distribution and is now organized across four poles covering finance, production, distribution and technology.

Logical Studio gathers production companies Logical Pictures, Spade, The Jokers Lab, Africa-focused Black MicMac and brand content producer Loveboat, while Logical Distribution groups distributor The Jokers Films and international sales company Pulsar Content.

Bossenmeyer spearheads the technology activities as CEO of tech arm Cascade8.

In Cannes, Pulsar Content is selling Un Certain Regard title Niki by Céline Sallette, Critics’ Week selection La Pampa by Antoine Chevrollier and Camila Beltrán’s ACID title Mi Bestia .

The Jokers Films has French rights for Lorcan Finnegan’s Midnight title The Surfer , Laetitia Dosch’s Dog On Trial in Un Certain Regard, Saïd Hamich’s Across The Sea in Critics’ Week and Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samura i in Cannes Classics.

Cascade8 was also active in the market with a demonstration of its pioneering film and TV revenue management tool Blockframes, and the announcement it was joining forces with royalty management specialist Freeway Entertainment on the initiative.

DEADLINE: Is this Logical Pictures’ busiest Cannes to date?

FIORE: This is something of a milestone year for us. We have 11 films in Cannes this year … and now have more than 50 different collaborators working across our different activities of financing, production and distribution.

DEADLINE: On the distribution front, The Jokers Films co-founder Manuel Chiche recently handed over the management reins to Violaine Barbaroux, what’s the strategy there?

FIORE: Manu is now the head of the production pole, although he continues to oversee classic films at The Jokers Films. It’s business as usual at the label with a balance between international films, which are in its DNA, particularly Asian films, and French films such as Michel Gondry’s The Book Of Solutions , which was in Cannes last year, and worked well.

DEADLINE:  How does Logical Studio operate? Is it one studio or lots of different companies?

FIORE: There are five different production companies, with seven producers. We’re producing films, series and documentaries, particularly through Jokers Lab, advertising through Loveboat, and have a focus on Africa with Black MicMac, the company we created with Pape Boye.

Black MicMac expanded this year with the arrival of TV producer Sarah Aknine to focus on series. We recently won a CNC prize at the [series incubator] DEENTAL meeting in Abidjan for Dakar Underground , which Sarah is producing. Across the group, we have 60 projects in development and have just finished production on Fabrice Du Welz’s feature Maldoror.

DEADLINE: You’re growing rapidly. A lot of big content groups have sprung up in France in recent years, such as Mediawan. Do have similar designs, ambitions?

FIORE: What [Mediawan Co-founder and CEO] Pierre-Antoine Capton has built is incredible. It’s an empire today. It has piled up companies to be present everywhere. I understand this strategy but we don’t have the same positioning. Our ambition is to have synergy between our different companies, for them to complement one another. We want to grow but internally. We don’t want to buy lots of companies.

DEADLINE: Your founding activity was film finance and asset management. Are there any fresh developments there?

FIORE: We have our ongoing co-investment deal with Pathé in which half of our Logical Content Ventures fund is invested. We’re also launching a new African fund, Logical African Stories, which will invest in films and series as well as companies in Africa. Our aim is to position ourselves as the film financier and asset manager of reference in the audiovisual sector.

DEADLINE: Can you give a bit more detail about the Logical African Stories fund?

FIORE: There’s a lot creativity in Africa but the ecosystem isn’t very developed and there’s not a lot finance. The idea is encourage private investors, both African and international. We’re in the set-up phase, with the aim of it becoming active in late 2024, early 2025.

DEADLINE: Last September at the San Sebastian Film Festival, Logical Content Ventures was as announced as one of the first recipients of the European Commission and European Investment Fund’s new MediaInvest equity investment instrument. The EIF said it had approved an investment of up to €25M, in an agreement aimed at raising up to €70M, where are you with that?

DEADLINE:   Will the fund be focused on institutional investors, or are family offices and other private investors still welcome?

FIORE: Everyone will be welcome, it’s just that it will have a closing date and won’t be evergreen.

DEADLINE: At the time of the announcement, it was suggested that the MediaInvest injection would result in an investment of up to €70M in European audiovisual production and distribution companies. Is this still the case?

FIORE: Yes, we’ll get there. In fact, this Tuesday, we’re organizing an event in Cannes with wealth managers based in the Cote d’Azur region to discuss film finance and the fund.

DEADLINE: In terms of the investments of Logical Content Investments fund. Are you focusing mainly on France or looking further afield?

FIORE: At the moment half the fund is tied up with Pathé and contingent on their choices. The other half is overseen by our head of film investments Céline Dornier. We receive 1,000 projects a year, 600 of them looking for finance. The aim is to invest outside of France and in particularly in Europe. We’ve worked with Augenschein In Germany in the past, for example, on The Dive and Berlin Nobody . It worked well. We believe a lot in the German ecosystem and we’re also currently looking at an Austrian film. Around 80% of our investments are European and outside of France as we’re already involved in French investments through Pathé

DEADLINE: In terms of your three-year deal with Pathé, the aim was to finance 20 films over three years. Are you going to hit that target?

FIORE: We already have 15 films with Pathé which are in the process of being financed. There’s The Count of Monte Cristo coming up as well as De Gaulle , Aznavou r, Emmanuelle … it’s gone as planned and it has been a good operation. We’re purely financiers but we’ve had a good level of communication and they’ve listened to our input, even if we don’t have a say on the productions.

DEADLINE: Will you renew the Pathé deal?

FIORE: We’ll see, maybe for another year or two.

DEADLINE: Are you open to striking similar slate deals with other companies in France or Europe?

FIORE : No. That came about for unique reasons, and we won’t replicate it elsewhere. It monopolizes our money and resources.  It’s important for us to be able to finance films on a case-by-case basis with projects we have selected independently ourselves, rather than as part of a slate. We have teams who like to look for projects and make them a reality.

That’s what we did with the Coralie Fargeat’s first film Revenge , for example. We’re delighted to find her in Competition this year [with The Substance] . She’s a symbol for us. We financed her first picture. Without Logical Pictures that film might not have seen the light of day… and here she is back in Competition while we are here with 11 pictures.

Must Read Stories

Trump movie takes festival by storm; review, ovation + red carpet photos.

Lawsuit Threat Over ‘Apprentice’ Scene; Chaos At Hush-Money Trial

Paolo sorrentino’s ‘parthenope’ sells globally ahead of premiere, jessica gunning on real-life martha, who fires fresh shots at netflix.

Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy.

Read More About:

No comments.

Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2024 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

• AI Generator

158 Writing Thesis Stock Photos & High-Res Pictures

Browse 158 writing thesis photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images..

Business titans privately urged NYC mayor to use police on Columbia protesters, chats show

A WhatsApp chat started by some wealthy Americans after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack reveals their focus on Mayor Eric Adams and their work to shape U.S. opinion of the Gaza war.

A group of billionaires and business titans working to shape U.S. public opinion of the war in Gaza privately pressed New York City’s mayor last month to send police to disperse pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, according to communications obtained by The Washington Post and people familiar with the group.

Business executives including Kind snack company founder Daniel Lubetzky, hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb, billionaire Len Blavatnik and real estate investor Joseph Sitt held a Zoom video call on April 26 with Mayor Eric Adams (D), about a week after the mayor first sent New York police to Columbia’s campus, a log of chat messages shows. During the call, some attendees discussed making political donations to Adams, as well as how the chat group’s members could pressure Columbia’s president and trustees to permit the mayor to send police to the campus to handle protesters, according to chat messages summarizing the conversation.

One member of the WhatsApp chat group told The Post he donated $2,100, the maximum legal limit, to Adams that month. Some members also offered to pay for private investigators to assist New York police in handling the protests, the chat log shows — an offer a member of the group reported in the chat that Adams accepted. The New York Police Department is not using and has not used private investigators to help manage protests, a spokeswoman for City Hall said.

The messages describing the call with Adams were among thousands logged in a WhatsApp chat among some of the nation’s most prominent business leaders and financiers, including former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, Dell founder and CEO Michael Dell, hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and Joshua Kushner, founder of Thrive Capital and brother of Jared Kushner, former president Donald Trump’s son-in-law.

People with direct access to the chat log’s contents supplied them to The Post. They shared the information on the condition of anonymity because the chat’s contents were meant to stay private. Members of the group verified the chat’s existence and their comments.

The chat was initiated by a staffer for billionaire and real estate magnate Barry Sternlicht — who never joined directly, instead communicating through the staffer, according to chat messages and a person close to Sternlicht. In an Oct. 12 message, one of the first sent in the group, the staffer posting on behalf of Sternlicht told the others the goal of the group was to “change the narrative” in favor of Israel, partly by conveying “the atrocities committed by Hamas … to all Americans.”

Israel estimates 1,200 people were killed in Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack. In the months since the war began, the death toll in Gaza has risen above 35,000, according to the Gaza Health Ministry .

The chat group formed shortly after the Oct. 7 attack, and its activism has stretched beyond New York, touching the highest levels of the Israeli government, the U.S. business world and elite universities. Titled “Israel Current Events,” the chat eventually expanded to about 100 members, the chat log shows. More than a dozen members of the group appear on Forbes’s annual list of billionaires; others work in real estate, finance and communications.

Overall, the messages offer a window into how some prominent individuals have wielded their money and power in an effort to shape American views of the Gaza war , as well as the actions of academic, business and political leaders — including New York’s mayor.

“He’s open to any ideas we have,” chat member Sitt, founder of the retail chain Ashley Stewart and the global real estate company Thor Equities, wrote April 27, the day after the group’s Zoom call with Adams. “As you saw he’s ok if we hire private investigators to then have his police force intel team work with them.”

Sitt declined to comment through a spokeswoman.

A half-dozen prominent members of the group confirmed on the record their participation in the chat. Multiple people familiar with the group confirmed the names of other members.

Cypriot Israeli real estate billionaire Yakir Gabay wrote in a statement shared by a spokesperson that he joined the group because he wanted to “share support at a difficult and painful time,” to aid the victims of Hamas attacks, and to “try and correct the false and misleading information intentionally spread worldwide to deny or cover up the suffering caused by Hamas.”

Asked about the Zoom meeting with chat group members, the mayor’s office did not address it directly, instead sharing a statement from Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy noting that New York police entered Columbia’s campus twice in response to “specific written requests” from university leadership. “Any suggestion that other considerations were involved in the decision-making process is completely false,” Levy said. He added, “The insinuation that Jewish donors secretly plotted to influence government operations is an all too familiar antisemitic trope that the Washington Post should be ashamed to ask about, let alone normalize in print.”

Adams demonstrated a willingness to send law enforcement to deal with campus protesters from the beginning . He sent police to Columbia’s campus to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrators April 18, at the university’s request — about a day after protesters erected their Gaza solidarity encampment. Officers arrested more than 100 protesters . The mayor has subsequently alleged that student activists were affected by “outside influences” — and that police intervention was needed to prevent “children” from being “radicalized.”

Both he and Columbia’s president have since drawn criticism — but also support — for involving police, adding to a fraught stretch for Adams, who is up for reelection in 2025 and faces an FBI corruption investigation into whether his 2021 campaign received illegal donations from Turkey. Adams has defended that campaign, saying he held it to “the highest ethical standards.”

Four days after chat members held the video call with Adams, student protesters occupied a campus building and Columbia’s president invited police back to campus to clear the building . Officers removed and arrested dozens of protesters, pushing, striking and dragging students in the process, The Post reported . One officer accidentally fired his gun.

Months before the protests at Columbia this spring, some chat members attended private briefings with former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett; Benny Gantz, a member of the Israeli war cabinet; and Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, according to chat records.

Members of the group also worked with the Israeli government to screen a roughly 40-minute film showing footage compiled by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) — titled “Bearing Witness to the October 7 Massacre” — to audiences in New York City. The film portrays killings committed by Hamas. A chat member asked for help from other members to show the film at universities; it was later screened at Harvard , a showing chat member Ackman helped facilitate , attended and promoted publicly.

Sternlicht declined to comment on the record, although a person close to him — speaking on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the chat group publicly — confirmed the real estate tycoon initiated the chat. Other members of the chat, including Ackman and Schultz, confirmed their membership.

A spokesman said that Ackman had not participated in the chat since Jan. 10, adding that Ackman never spoke to Adams about the Columbia protests or donated to Adams’s campaign, although Ackman “likes and is supportive of the Mayor.” Joshua Kushner declined to comment.

On Oct. 12, a staffer for Sternlicht relayed a message from his boss outlining the group’s mission: While Israel worked to “win the physical war,” the chat group’s members would “help win the war” of U.S. public opinion by funding an information campaign against Hamas. The campaign was referred to in the chat as “Facts for Peace.”

The news site Semafor reported in November that Sternlicht was launching a $50 million anti-Hamas media campaign with various Wall Street and Hollywood billionaires. The people involved, per Semafor’s reporting, include some members of the WhatsApp chat, a review by The Post found. The chat messages, the contents of which have never before been reported, appear to reveal the start of the campaign, as well as separate pro-Israel activities undertaken later by chat members. It is unclear to what extent the chat group and media campaign overlapped.

Some of the media campaign’s activities were public, including its website and Instagram , TikTok , YouTube , Facebook and X accounts, which together attracted more than 170,000 followers.

High-level contacts, private briefings

At a moment of rising antisemitism, the staffer for Sternlicht wrote in one of the first chat messages that his boss was proud of his Jewish heritage and wanted to support Israel, but was also concerned about security. Anonymity, the staffer wrote Oct. 12 on Sternlicht’s behalf, “is a practical need and concern for safety of my family in an increasingly complex world.”

The staffer wrote that Sternlicht understood if other members felt similarly and promised that all contributions to the media campaign would remain anonymous. “I’m sensitive to concerns about being less effective if it appears that this is a Jewish initiative,” the staffer wrote, speaking for Sternlicht.

From the start of the chat, members sought guidance and information from officials in the Israeli government.

Some of the WhatsApp chat members said in the chat they attended private briefings about the Gaza war with Israeli war cabinet member Gantz, former prime minister Bennett and Herzog, the ambassador. The chat log shows Zoom invites for these meetings.

“Most appreciative for the behind the scenes briefing by Naftali Bennett,” Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, wrote to the group on Oct. 16. “Quite extraordinary!”

Bennett did not respond to a request for comment. Gantz could not be reached for comment. A spokesperson for the Israeli Embassy in Washington said the briefing Herzog gave chat members was “one of dozens” the ambassador delivered that month, adding that “communities here in the U.S. understandably wanted to learn more about what was happening on the ground in Israel.”

A spokesperson for Schultz confirmed in a statement that he attended the briefing with Bennett, but said Schultz “did not participate in, or contribute financially to, any of the group’s work.” Schultz was neither involved in discussions about Adams and the Columbia protests nor screenings of the film, according to a spokesman.

In late October, the chat records show, chat members appear to have suggested to Israeli officials that they should hold a private New York City screening for media members of “Bearing Witness,” the IDF film featuring graphic footage recorded by Hamas gunmen on body cameras and cellphones as they attacked Israel. Sitt wrote in a message to the group Oct. 27 that Israeli officials wanted to thank them “for coming up with the concept of the press event in NYC.”

The next month, the group showed the film in New York, records show. Sitt wrote on Nov. 10 that the Israeli government “arranged for us” to screen the film in Gotham Hall on Nov. 17, adding in a later message the showing “will be listed as a IDF event not affiliated to Facts for Peace to keep them separate.”

In ensuing months, group members wrote in the chat to flag news articles or social media posts about Israel, events in Gaza or, later, college campus protests.

‘So NYPD can return’

Columbia students first set up an encampment April 17 , eventually leading some Jewish students to allege the protests had forged a hostile and harassing atmosphere. Police stepped in to clear the encampment at the Columbia president’s request April 18, arresting more than 100 demonstrators.

In the chat, discussion of how Adams was handling the Columbia protests — and how group members could help — took off the following day, after student protesters built a new encampment to replace the demolished one.

Lubetzky, of the snack company Kind, posted in the chat sharing a link to an Instagram video showing an Israeli Arab journalist getting hit by a man the video caption claims is an “anti-Israel protester.” Not long after, billionaire Blavatnik posted a picture of Adams and wrote, “He needs help.”

Sitt responded that he had already “been helping but can use more support.” He asked if others were “open to giving” to Adams.

Gabay, the Cypriot Israeli real estate billionaire, replied: “Pls send the info. Thanks.” Then Blavatnik posted an ActBlue link allowing donations to the Eric Adams 2025 committee.

Lubetzky messaged: “If there is a group to contribute through, or a way to ensure our contributions are known to be related to his efforts to fight antisemitism and hate, pls let us know and I will support meaningfully alongside you guys.” Sitt replied that he was arranging a “code” for such donations; asked about this message, Vito Pitta, counsel to Adams’s 2025 campaign, said “there is no ‘special code’ for contributions.”

A spokeswoman for Blavatnik said he contributed $2,100 to Adams’s reelection campaign in April. She said the donation was given “to endorse Mayor Adams’ stalwart support of Israel and firm stand against antisemitism.”

Spokespeople for Lubetzky, Sitt and Gabay said they did not donate to Adams. Loeb declined to comment.

In the chat, discussion turned to the fact that Columbia had to grant Adams permission before he could send city police to the campus.

One member asked if the group could do anything to pressure Columbia trustees to cooperate with the mayor. In reply, former congressman Ted Deutch (D-Fla.), CEO of the American Jewish Committee, shared a PDF of a letter his organization had sent that day to Columbia President Minouche Shafik calling on her to “shut these protests down.”

“Also in touch with the board,” Deutch wrote to the chat group. “So NYPD can return.”

Asked for comment, a spokeswoman for Deutch wrote in an email to The Post that the American Jewish Committee “values all opportunities to engage with various individuals and institutions who support the Jewish people and the State of Israel.” Asked about the chat group and its activities, a Columbia spokesperson wrote, “We have no knowledge of this.”

A Zoom video call with chat group members and Adams took place a little after 11 a.m. April 26, according to chat records.

It is unclear how many members attended the meeting, which lasted roughly 45 minutes, chat records show. Those present included at least Blavatnik, Sitt, Loeb and Lubetzky, according to the chat logs.

Sitt wrote minutes after the call ended to summarize items “discussed today,” including donating to Adams, using group members’ “leverage” to help persuade Columbia’s president to let New York police back on campus, and paying for “investigative efforts” to assist the city.

Lubetzky replied listing concrete actions group members should take. These included resharing a link to offer financial support to Adams, calling and writing to Columbia’s president and board of trustees, and “getting Black Leaders to condemn Anti-Semitism.” He named several people he would contact and asked if anyone in the group knew Jay-Z, LeBron James or Alicia Keys.

Asked about his comments, Lubetzky wrote in a statement to The Post that “building bridges between the Black and Jewish communities … is more important than ever.”

Blavatnik, through a spokeswoman, confirmed he attended the Zoom with Adams but said he did not “participate in a conversation about private investigators and is unaware of discussions related to that subject.” The spokeswoman noted other people on the Zoom said things Blavatnik “did not weigh in on or agree with.” She said the billionaire, a Columbia alumnus and donor, only joined the Zoom to understand how Adams “was thinking about the Columbia protests.”

The evening after the call, Sitt shared the ActBlue link for donations to Adams’s 2025 committee.

The chat does not record who donated money to Adams nor how much. The New York City Campaign Finance Board website shows donations sent only up to January of this year; more recent donations will not become public until July .

Pitta, the Adams campaign lawyer, said the campaign had not received donations from Lubetzky, Loeb, Sitt or Gabay. He confirmed Blavatnik had donated but did not respond to questions asking about the timing of Blavatnik’s donation.

A day after the April 26 Zoom with Adams, Loeb wrote the chat group to share reflections on what transpired during the call. He wrote that it was “a sad state that we feel the need to grovel to ask our elected officials to do their jobs.” He added, “I’ll be grateful when the perpetrators are dragged off campus.”

Police returned to Columbia on April 30, arresting dozens of demonstrators who had occupied a university building. Columbia President Shafik had requested law enforcement’s aid in a letter, writing that the takeover of Hamilton Hall raised “serious safety concerns.” She asked police to remain on campus at least through May 17.

The morning afterward, Adams gave a news conference summarizing the action. “We went in and conducted an operation,” he said, “to remove those who have turned the peaceful protests into a place where antisemitism and anti-Israel attitudes were pervasive.”

In early May, seven months since its inception, the chat was shut down. A person close to Sternlicht said he decided to shutter the group because the activities were moving beyond the initial objectives and the people who started it — including himself — were no longer actively participating, and hadn’t been for months.

“We are incredibly grateful for the dialogue and support that this group has provided over the past 7 months,” wrote a staffer for Sternlicht. The staffer wrote that members should not hesitate to reach out if they needed anything.

“We are stronger together,” the staffer wrote in closing.