University Communications | Image Services
Image Services
The University Communications Photography Department creates images that tell the UNCG story. Our imaging specialists work in an editorial and documentary style. The still and motion photography sets the standard for outward facing communications. Our work supports a wide variety of UNCG publications, multimedia, and online communications.
What we cover
- Brand Story Related Material
- Staff/Faculty Portrait Sittings by Appointment
- Events attached to a news story or big news pertaining to the University at large
- Chancellor Attending Events
- UNCG Magazine Related Content
- Research Magazine Related Content
- Stock imagery that can be used for Marketing for the University at Large
- Stock imagery for marketing for individual departments
- Large Campus Yearly Events Such As: Homecoming, Commencement, NAV1GATE
- Marketing Campaign Materials: BE YOU, Believe In The G, Light The Way, Find Your Way Here.
What we may not cover*
- Receptions/Dinners/Brunches
- Smaller Student Run Org Events
- Event Specific Imagery that cannot be reused for Marketing to University at Large
- Photo Booth Multiple Hour Coverage
* Please note that these are guidelines we as an office stick by, but there are always exceptions based on our availability and importance level. We encourage you to always put in a photo request knowing that we reserve the right to decline specific engagements that don’t meet our overarching marketing goals or because of our limited capacity.
Disclaimer: Our average photoshoot engagement is about 1-2 hours max, based on keeping our schedule free for multiple units, and projects throughout a given day. If you need longer coverage feel free to book us for that 1-2 hour window and make arrangements for the rest.
Photo Assignment Requests
Please allow sufficient time (ten or more business days in advance) whenever possible. Please allow at least ten working days for delivery of photographs to the online photo library in Canto.
Note: In some circumstances, photography requests may be outsourced—in these cases, subsequent costs incurred will be the responsibility of the requesting department or office.
PHOTO RELEASES
A process and guidelines have been established for obtaining photo release forms from key subjects in photos to be used by UNCG in print and electronic publications. Departments requesting photography services are responsible for getting the photo releases signed by the subjects in the photos.
For more information see the Photo Release Process doc and the Photo Release Guidelines in the UC Brand Guide.
NOTE: University Procurement now provides Photography and Videography convenience contracts. Using these vendors provides a more streamlined process to hiring a contractual photographer or videography team for your departmental needs. Utilizing providers not on this list may require completion of the RFQ and/or the RFP process. When you request a quote from one of these providers please make sure that RFP #69-3321 is referenced on the document. The subsequent costs incurred will be the responsibility of the requesting department or office. Care should be exercised so that actual costs for production are fully understood.
Staff/Faculty Portrait Appointments
University Communications is committed to helping all University departments keep their directories fresh with updated photos of staff and faculty. To this end, we offer regular photo sittings at our studio at 1100 West Market St., free of charge.
The portrait sessions will provide standard studio lighting and a tasteful gray background. Faculty and staff who need an updated headshot can sign up for an appointment on select Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. A full day of sessions will also be scheduled at the start of every semester.
If you are a new employee or in need of an updated headshot, please sign up for an appointment using the links below:
- Sign up here for Friday morning photo sessions
- Sign up here for next semester’s headshot day
If these photo sessions do not work with your schedule, you may book an appointment with one of our contract photographers for $125. Portrait sessions with our contractors will be billed by University Communications to the department/unit with which the individual is affiliated.
Micciche Corporate Photography
Portraits are made at Micciche Corporate Photography located at 301 S Elm St Ste 508 (in The Guilford Building) in Greensboro. Less than 2 miles from campus, Micciche Corporate Photography offers in-studio portrait sessions for UNCG faculty, staff and students every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with appointments available from 8 a.m. to Noon.
To schedule an appointment with Micciche Corporate Photography, please visit Micciche Corporate two weeks prior to the desired appointment date. Be sure to include your department/unit name and funding code in the “messages” field and select the “University Portrait” option.
Appointment cancellations communicated to Micciche Corporate Photography less than 48 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment will be charged for the session. For information on additional Micciche Corporate Photography policies visit https://www.miccichecorporate.com/services.
Parking options for Micciche Corporate Photography:
- Free 2 hour parking on most streets in downtown
- Free 2 hour parking at the Elm-McGee Parking Lot
- Greene St Parking Deck – 211 S Greene St
- E Washington St Parking Lot – 236 E Washington St
VanderVeen Photography
Portraits are made at VanderVeen Photographers at 901 Spring Garden Street in Greensboro. Just a half a mile from campus. VanderVeen Photographers offers in-studio portrait sessions for UNCG faculty, staff and students by appointment.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text 336.253.5052 or email bertvveen@mac.com. Please be sure to provide your department/unit name and your funding code when setting up your appointment
Appointment cancellations communicated to VanderVeen Photographers with less than 48 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment will be charged for the session.
STUDENT PORTRAITS
Students can have their portraits taken with one of the contracted photographers. Students will be charged $125 plus tax. Before scheduling a portrait session, check with your academic department to determine if the portrait session will be your financial responsibility or that of the academic department. Appointment cancellations communicated to Micciche Corporate Photography or VanderVeen Photographers less than 48 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment will be charged for the session.
UNCG Photo Library – Canto
The University Communications uses CANTO as our Digital Asset Library, which contains over 150,000 images and is a source for high-quality photography to be used in UNC Greensboro publications and communications (print, screen, and web). The Digital Asset Library is open to faculty and staff and requires login using your University credentials.
Student worker or temporary employee access to the Digital Asset Library may be requested by contacting us via the Canto Request Form.
Historical Images and University Archives
University Communications’ digital asset library contains more recent images of the campus and UNCG activities. For historical images, please contact University Archives and Manuscripts.
ITS: LEARNING TECHNOLOGY MEDIA SUPPORT SERVICES
The ITS: Learning Technology media team supports academic video and audio needs for instruction and/or research. To reach the ITS: Learning Technology media team, please contact Patrick Griffin at 336.315.7755 or ptgiffi@uncg.edu.