Photography & Videography
MAC has staff resources to offer the campus community centralized photo and video services.
Photo/Video Requests must be made at least two weeks before an event date for consideration. If your needs occur within two weeks of the requested date, we cannot guarantee availability due to previously scheduled events.
Request parameters
The following events are photographed as a priority to support the goals of the university:
- Photographs for use in university communications print and web.
- Photographs to accompany news stories/releases.
- Portraits that are required for news-related stories.
The following events will be considered on a case-by-case basis, according to availability and prior scheduling:
- Photographic coverage for departmental print and web materials.
- Portraits for individuals or department needs.
- Videography needs/requests that fall outside of news-related communications.
- Social events, including receptions, dinners, retirement and going away parties, awards banquets and conferences.
Tips to optimize your event coverage
- When completing the request form, please specify what the photos will be used for. Additional direction helps the photographer ensure they are providing images that will meet your needs.
- Requesting photography coverage during meal times is not recommended.
- Typical image turnaround is two to three days.
Frequently Asked Photo/Video Questions
Everything you need to know about MAC photoshoots at UM-Flint.
- When will photos be available?
- Photos will be available approximately 14 days following the photoshoot in the UM-Flint DAC. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie VanWagoner, MAC photographer, at stvanwag@umich.edu.
- Will professional clothing or a wardrobe be provided?
- No, but you can contact Wolverine Essentials for assistance.
- Do I need to make an appointment?
- No appointment is necessary, as this is a first-come, first-served event.
- I can’t make it to the date. Will there be another photoshoot?
- Yes, MAC offers photoshoots twice a year.
- Can I make an appointment to get photos done?
- No. Photoshoots are first-come, first-served only.
- Will I be able to review or inspect the photos?
- No. By participating in the photo shoot, you are waiving any right to inspect or approve the photographs.