Request Photography

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All requests for photography should be submitted to University Communications via the form below or by contacting your communications liaison.

University Communications will work with you to determine if we should assign the photography to a staff member or pursue other options. We will focus on providing staff support for photos that will:

  • Be shared in an official capacity with large external audiences
  • Advance the university’s goals in reputation, enrollment or engagement/giving
  • And, be used in other communications that support the above, typically marketing materials produced by University Communications.

For photos that don’t meet the above criteria, University Communications will provide guidance on alternatives, including capturing events on smartphones or personal cameras. Please do not reach out to any other photographer, including freelancers, until you have received approval from University Communications.

Smartphone Camera Tips

  • Tap the screen to focus.
  • Be close to your subjects.
  • Turn off the flash.
  • Avoid portrait mode for general shots.
  • Use two hands to keep the phone steady.
  • Avoid backlighting – use the natural light to brighten your subjects.
  • Orient your phone horizontally for most video shooting unless you specifically intend to use it for social media.

Professional Staff Headshots

Each semester, University Communications will schedule a time for Furman University staff members to have new professional headshots taken. If you are a staff member at Furman University and need a new headshot, please sign up for a time slot at this link:

Staff Headshot Day Sign-Up

Photography Request Form