Photo Event Coverage

• Rate: $40/hour
• Pricing for events in Allendale - If downtown, a $25 travel fee will be applied
• Photos available 1-2 business days after event
• Link sent to contact for easy digital download

Performer speaking into microphone
Group of GVSU students volunteering
GVSU students dancing on a stage
GVSU students listening in a classroom
Glow party by GVSU clock tower
Male cheerleader with megaphone labeled "Lakers"
GVSU students speaking with a presenter
Photo of the inside of Kirkhof Center from above
A GVSU club doing a performance
4 GVSU students performing a play
Speaker speaking in front of students
GVSU students attending a football game and showing "Laker Up" hand sign
Speaker speaking in front of students

Headshots

The Promotions Office provides the 3 following types of headshot sessions:

  • Studio Headshots (for groups)
  • Environmental Headshots (for groups)
  • $5 Studio Headshots (for individuals)

Note for faculty/staff: If you are looking for formal faculty/staff studio portraits, please contact University Communications to schedule a session. 

Studio Headshots (for groups)

  • Rate: $100/hour (1 hour minimum)
  • Headshots taken with a professional lighting and backdrop
  • Services are provided at our office (Kirkhof Center 0008)
  • Up to 40 individuals can get their photos taken per hour (estimated)
  • Photos available 1 week after session
  • Link sent to main contact for easy digital download
  • Ideal for Student Organizations or departments hosting professional development events who want to provide professional headshots

Additional Options & Pricing

  • We can provide studio headshots at a location of your choice:
    • Allendale Campus, add $50
    • Grand Rapids Campuses (or within 15 miles of Allendale Campus), add $100
  • Light digital retouching available for $15/image

Note for faculty/staff: If you are looking for formal faculty/staff studio portraits, please contact University Communications to schedule a session. 

Sample Head-shot in front of dark blue background
Santiago Gayton sample head shot in front of light blue background
Bobby Nielsen sample head-shot in front of dark blue background

Environmental Headshots (for groups)

  • Rate: $50/hour (1 hour minimum)
  • Headshots taken on location without backdrop
  • Services are provided on the Allendale Campus either outdoors or indoors
  • Up to 30 individuals can get their photos taken per hour (estimated), if at same location
  • Ideal for Student Organizations who want to provide their members with colorful headshots

Additional Options & Pricing

  • We can provide environmental headshots at a location of your choice on the Grand Rapids Campuses (or within 15 miles of Allendale Campus), add $25
  • Light digital retouching for $15/image
"I am Grand Valley" student recipient head-shot in Mary Idema Pew Library
"I am Grand Valley" student recipient head-shot in front of a brick wall
"I am Grand Valley" student recipient head-shot in front of a lake building

$5 Studio Headshots (for individuals)

  • Rate: $5 per session
  • Headshots taken with a professional lighting and backdrop
  • Sessions are 5 minute block
  • Services are provided at our office (Kirkhof Center 0008)
  • Photos are provided same day and shared via email
  • Ideal for individuals who need a professional headshot

Group $5 Studio Headshot Option

  • If a student organization or department is looking to provide headshots for their group but don't want to do a full hour or want to provide more flexibility with session timing, we can create a promo code for your group!
  • Codes can be used to reserve a time at any scheduled session.
  • Groups will be charged for each reservation made (including for no-shows).
  • Please contact us if you'd like to set this up for your group!

Photo Booth Package & Rental

Photo Booth Package (includes photographer & backdrop)

• Rate: $50/hour
• Pricing for events in Allendale - If downtown, a $25 travel fee will be applied
• Photos available 1-2 business days after event
• Link sent to contact for easy digital download

Photo Booth Backdrop Rental

  • Rate: $30/day
  • We will set up and tear down a photo booth backdrop at your event. 
  • Backdrop options include a blue GVSU Logo press pattern & subtle Laker Effect pattern
  • Pricing for events in Allendale - If downtown, a $25 travel fee will be applied
2 GVSU students dressed in Christmas clothes and holding a stuffed grinch and reindeer
Bobby Nielsen and Kell arrand holding signs labeled "Happy Halloween" & "I love candy"
3 employees of office of student life wearing Christmas clothes

A rush fee of $25 will be applied to service requests submitted less than 10 business days in advance of the event.

We reserve the right to decline a request that is submitted late or for requests which are outside of our capacity to provide a quality service.



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