Photography and Videography
On this page:
- Photography and Videography Services
- Capturing University Events
- Individual Portraits
- Group and On-Location Portraits
- Images and Usage Policy
- Recommendation for Photo/Video Coverage
Photography and Videography Services
University Communication and Marketing’s award-winning photo and video team is passionate about capturing the spirit of Wright State University’s campus community. Aligned with our mission to strengthen the university’s image, visibility and brand, we are strategically prioritized to deliver compelling imagery and videography that enhance recruitment, retention, and external engagement with Wright State’s important partnerships. Showcasing newsworthy and university-sponsored events is also a key part of our work.
As part of our continued focus on institutional priorities, University Communications and Marketing is transitioning to a more efficient, purpose-driven model for visual content. Photography and videography are approached strategically to align with the university’s core objectives. These efforts will be developed in coordination with our internal teams and university leadership rather than through an open request process from the broader campus community.
Capturing University Events
University Communications and Marketing teams have a presence at all high-level university events that fit within the three Rs. UCM has a calendar of videography, photography and social media coverage planned for the year.
UCM recognizes there may be other events or newsworthy opportunities worth considering. Please submit your recommendations for Photo/Video Coverage and include a clear explanation for the recommendation.
Units are encouraged to capture their own events and student life images using an iPhone or other means for capturing imagery that can be later used for social media. Tips for taking a great iPhone photo are offered by our social media team. Contact them at ucm@marketing.wright.edu for more information.
Individual Portraits
Students, alumni, faculty, and staff can get a free head shot in the Career Hub’s wheelchair-accessible photo booth.
Location: 108 Student Union
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Note: The Career Hub remains open until 5 p.m., but the last session must begin by 4 p.m.
- Service is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Drop-in only. Appointments are not available.
- Step-by-step instructions are provided on each photo booth screen.
- Faculty and staff headshot instructions for consistent results are located on the headshot booth.
Group and On-Location Portraits
Group and on-location portraits will be considered when they serve a clear institutional purpose and align with strategic communications and marketing priorities.
Examples include:
- Executive leadership groups and institutional partners
- Official student advisory boards and ambassador programs
- Portraits associated with major university-sponsored events
- Content for university marketing materials and official publications
Exceptions may be considered under certain circumstances and require advanced discussion and planning so it can be worked into the UCM calendar.
Images and Usage Policy
Images have been accessible to the Wright State community at wrightstate.smugmug.com. This will be phased out in the coming months with the transition to a new digital asset management system. Until then, the Wright State community may continue to order digital files through SmugMug at no charge.
Below each photo is a number, e.g., 2345_XXX. Please provide that number for all the photos that you need on the order form. All images will be retouched accordingly prior to delivery. The photos will be emailed, or you will receive a link via SharePoint to receive the images.
If there is a need for printed photos, they must be ordered for a fee through SmugMug and will need to be paid with a credit card. We are unable to print in-house.
Please contact us at 937-775-3552 for further information regarding images.
Our images may not be used for commercial/monetary purposes, and we reserve the right to request proof of publication usage. Photograph credits should be attributed to images used by external news outlets (for example, Image provided by Wright State University, and photographer's name).
Usage is granted ONLY for personal use. Personal use means non-commercial use of the Media for display on personal or university websites and computers or making image prints or video copies for personal or university use. The Media may not be used in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, collect fees, or receive any form of remuneration. The Media may not be resold, relicensed, or sub-licensed. Title and ownership, and all rights now and in the future, of and for the Media remain exclusively with Wright State University. There are no warranties, express or implied. The Media are provided 'as is.' Wright State University will NOT be liable for any third-party claims or incidental, consequential, or other damages arising out of this license or buyer's use of the Media.
