The 2026 Oscars ceremony is underway at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Ahead of taking their seats, nominees and stars visited the Academy’s official Red Carpet Portrait Studio. Photographer Sami Drasin captured the class of 2026 against a custom set designed by Justin Corrigan, with first-look images shared exclusively with Vogue.
The 2026 Oscars event began at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on March 15, 2026, drawing thousands of guests including nominees and Hollywood stars to celebrate achievements in film and entertainment. Before entering the ceremony, many best-dressed contenders and industry figures stopped by the Academy’s official Red Carpet Portrait Studio for portraits. These images, provided as a first look exclusively to Vogue, feature the class of 2026 photographed by Sami Drasin. The portraits were taken against a regal, custom-designed set created by Justin Corrigan. The studio served as a final close-up opportunity ahead of the main event. Related coverage includes looks from the red carpet, best-dressed lists, live winner updates, and notes on spring-ready pastels and beauty details observed that evening.
