Photo & Video
Marketing & communications' photo and video team captures the diverse and unexpected experiences that make Whitworth great. Our team's work communicates Whitworth's brand and advances its mission through contributions to publications like Whitworth Today, advertisements, the Whitworth website and student recruitment materials.
We document events of campus-wide significance. For photo needs specific to your department, please contact one of our university-approved freelance photographers.
Here are a few examples of the types of events our office documents:
- Move-In Day
- Homecoming
- Undergraduate commencement
- Daily campus life
- Events with media interest (work with Associate Director of Media Relations Trisha Coder to determine this)
Individual departments can arrange and fund photography and videography for events like:
- Lectures, concerts, stage productions
- Athletics and other team competitions
- Group photos
- Department gatherings or receptions
- Graduate photos
Not sure what category your photo and video needs fit into? Contact Associate Director of Marketing & Communications Cameron Todd (ctodd@whitworth.edu).
Resources
Freelance Photographers
- Kat Wagner: 909.374.1187
- Website: www.katskyephoto.com
- Kat shoots on-site candid photos for digital and print advertising, head shots, group photos and large-scale events. She shoots digital images and will deliver them to you through an online gallery where you can download the high resolution files. Please contact her at least two weeks before the date of the shoot. There may be flexibility for special circumstances.
- Matt or Becky Prior: 509.385.1569 or becky@priormoments.com
- Website: www.priormoments.com
- Prior Moments shoots on-site candid photos such as sporting events or performances as well as headshots and group photos. They shoot digital images and can either transfer the images to CD or give the full-size images to you online. Please contact Prior Moments at least two weeks before the date of your event. There may be flexibility for special circumstances. Fee: Please contact Matt or Becky to request a cost estimate.
- Emily McDonald: 509.688.3500 or hi@emilymcdonaldphoto.com
- Website: emilymcdonaldphoto.com
- Emily is a portrait and event photographer who shoots on-site candid photos, headshots and group photos. She shoots digital and will provide the high-resolution images through an online gallery. Please contact Emily at least two weeks before your requested date. There may be flexibility for special circumstances.
- Other freelancers: If you know of another freelancer (photo or video) you would like to work with, please contact Associate Director of Marketing & Communications Cameron Todd (ctodd@whitworth.edu) for review.
Freelance Videographers
- Zuri Archer: 509.768.2092 or zuri@zuriarcherproductions.org
- Website: zuriarcherproductions.org
- Zuri Archer Productions specializes in crafting compelling visual narratives including corporate events, promotional campaigns and weddings/special events. Contact Zuri at least two weeks prior to the date of your event.
- Other freelancers: If you know of another freelancer (photo or video) you would like to work with, please contact Associate Director of Marketing & Communications Cameron Todd (ctodd@whitworth.edu) for review.
Policies for Outside Photography and Videography
- Proof of liability insurance: If working with a contractor who is not on our freelancer list, please contact at least 48 hours in advance and provide the contractor's proof of liability insurance, the dates and locations of the shoots, and details about how photos/video will be distributed. Students, faculty and staff must provide permission to be on camera.
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Commercial or political campaign photography: As a private, nonprofit university, Whitworth cannot permit the use of its campus for photography or video that advance businesses or political figures. If you have a special circumstance, please contact us before making arrangements.
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Drone photography: All campus drone photography must be conducted by a licensed drone photographer. Please let the marketing & communications office know and provide proof of licensure and liability insurance at least 48 hours in advance so we may communicate with campus security and other affected parties.
Accessing and Using Media
All photography taken by the university is owned and copyrighted by the university and should not be used outside of the university context without permission. These photos are available to view on our photo archive.
To request the use of a photo from the photo archive, please use the Photo Request Form. Video files are shared via a campus link for review before they are uploaded to our YouTube channel.
Policy for Faculty and Staff Photos
The Whitworth Office of Marketing & Communications covers photography for faculty and staff portraits for use on the Whitworth website and other communications and publications. In order to maintain consistency with our brand and avoid copyright issues, we only use photography that has been contracted by the university.
Faculty and staff portraits are owned by the university and are only to be used for Whitworth-related activities and the promotion of Whitworth. If you have questions about this policy, or if you'd like to arrange a photo session for your department, please contact Associate Director of Marketing & Communications Cameron Todd (ctodd@whitworth.edu).