Photography

The University provides photographic services designed to increase CMUQ's visibility and enhance its reputation for academic quality through images published in major publications and CMUQ's Web site. In addition to University event coverage and special photographic assignments, the photographers document student and academic life, year round, for use in publications and the University Web site.

 

Scheduling a Photographer:

Because timely scheduling is critical, please submit your photo requests at least two weeks in advance.

For your convenience an online Photographer Request Form is available.

For emergency photographer scheduling please call 4454-8492.

 

Photography Archive:

To request a photo from our archives please submit the Photograph Request Form.

 

Priority Guidelines:

Photography is scheduled and provided base on the following priority guidelines:

PRIORITY 1

University Photographer
Marketing & Public Relations coordinates, manages, and pays for photography

  • Milestone Events
    Any event or photo that marks a milestone in University history, culture, image or reputation for academic quality.

  • VIPs or Dignitaries
    VIPs or dignitaries as guests or major speakers

  • High Profile Use
    Photos of campus, student life, buildings, etc. that will be used in high profile publications and have the potential for multiple uses and/or uses in other than its primary publication. Creative Media Center and/or University Marketing and Communications determine if requested photography qualifies as high profile.

PRIORITY 2

Client Hired Freelance Photographer
Marketing & Public Relations provides a list of approved photographers
Client manages and pays for photography services

  • Low Profile Events
    Events and receptions where Carnegie Mellon dignitaries are not scheduled to attend

  • Limited Interest Images
    Events that do not have university-wide significance

  • Short-Term Use Images
    Photos with limited "shelf-life" or long-term use

PRIORITY 3

Check out digital camera
Client to check out digital camera from Media Services

  • Construction Images
    Documentation of construction

  • Student Only Events
    Student events - a staff or faculty member must check out camera

  • Short-Term Benefit Images
    Photos with no long-term benefit to the University

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