Photography
University Photography
The University photographer produces images for the web, print and marketing materials at the direction of the division of Communications and Marketing. Highest priority goes to events that involve the entire University, events hosted by the chancellor's office, and newsworthy events that involve the entire University or community.
University Photography: Fall 2020 Health and Safety Protocols
The photographer will maintain proper social distancing and/or wear a face mask during photo shoots. Photo shoots will take place outside, when possible. The photographer will not show digital previews on the back of the camera to the subject under any circumstances.
Headshots will be taken outdoors and by appointment only. If headshots are needed for multiple members of a team, a block of time may be reserved to photograph team members in sequence, but each team member must maintain social distance while waiting. You will receive a small selection of edited photos after your photo shoot. Please send your choice to the individual who maintains your web page or has other need for the photo. Then, please email the photographer the file number of your selection so that your preferred photo can be archived. Student headshots will be made only for University use.
Portraits for marketing or University use will be made by appointment. Photos will be taken outdoors when possible. Portraits of one individual may be taken indoors unmasked only if extreme social distancing is possible, and if the face mask is removed only for the duration of the photo shoot. Portraits of two or more people together in the photos will be considered as a case-by-case situation.
University-sponsored events of importance to the entire University may be photographed as long as it is possible to maintain social distancing between the photographer and subjects. The photographer and all subjects, per University rules, will wear face masks.
Group shots will be photographed in limited instances. Groups of 10 or fewer may be photographed outdoors, with appropriate social distancing considerations in mind.
Classroom or lab photos will be scheduled upon request. The University photographer is interested in documenting your classroom activities. Per University rules, all parties will remain masked for photos, and social distancing will be practiced.
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Priority 1 Requests:
The university photographer staffs the following events whenever possible.
- Major university-wide events such as commencement ceremonies, homecoming activities and Welcome Week
- Events sponsored by the chancellor's office
- Photo assignments for UTC Magazine, web stories and news reports, social media and marketing materials
- Majors news events of national or local interest and university news such as groundbreakings or opening ceremonies for new buildings
- Alumni events with large community attendance or involvement
- Large-scale technology and research presentation events such as research dialogues
- Classroom and campus activities to produce stocks photos for marketing, social media and individual departmental use
- Career fairs and other events of broad interest to students
- Students working in research or internship environments
- Headshots:
- Faculty and staff headshots are photographed in 206 Founders Hall by appointment
- Student headshots are photographed only for official university use for web or print. This does not include LinkedIn or student portfolios.
Priority 2 Requests:
The following may be staffed by the University photographer during business hours or as permitted by the photographer's schedule. Events that do not fit into the photographer's schedule can be staffed by freelancers or student photographer, at the requestor's expense.
- Student-led events, including CAB, SGA or GSA
- Award ceremonies exclusive to one department or college. If an event is during business hours, the University photographer may be able to staff a portion for it but cannot provide photos for each individual receiving an award.
- Speakers hosted by department or college
- Graduation ceremonies that do not involve the entire student body
- Symposiums and conferences that do not involve UTC staff, faculty and students
- Events sponsored by fraternities, sororities and individual student groups involving primarily the sponsoring group and its members
- Galas and fundraisers for individual departments
The University photographer maintains a list of vendor-approved freelancers and can share it upon request.
Photography Request
Complete the online Request Photography form at the bottom of this page to request a photography session. Submit your request a minimum of five business days in advance. Photos from your photography session or event will be made available to you within five to seven business days.
Online Collection
A current selection of University images can now be found at UTC's Photoshelter page.
Photo Requests
Collection Requests: For specific requests for images that are not found in the available Photoshelter collection, email Angela Foster with details including size, orientation and how photos will be used.
Borrow a Camera
If necessary, point-and-shoot cameras are available to borrow. Email Angela Foster or call 425-4363, for more information.