ULM Photo Services is a function of University Relations. Photo Services provides photos and images for the university’s use to represent ULM to the public.
Both the Photo Services office and studio are located at 108 Delano Street, located between the University House and Strauss Hall (#31 and #32 respectively on the ULM Campus Map).
Richard Lupo, university photographer, can be reached at (318) 342-5499 or lupo@ulm.edu.
Photo Services Requests
To request a shoot by Photo Services please complete the online Photo Services Request Form. All requests must complete this form, with the exception of faculty/staff portraits, which can be scheduled with Richard Lupo directly.
Priority is given to requests affecting the President's office, recruitment, media and public relations, and university-wide information. Photo Services first priority is to provide photographs for University publications.
This includes:
- major university events (i.e., President’s Gala, Envision, Homecoming, etc.)
- notable guest lecturers
- select sporting/athletic events
- holiday celebrations
- major promotional photos, such as check and award presentations
- official staff and faculty portraits at no charge (Photo Services Request form not required.)
These images may be used (with photo credit) in The ULM Magazine, alumni publications, ULM Web pages, news releases, admission materials, advertisements, and grant-related material. These images may also be used by the media with the permission of University Relations and must include the appropriate photo credit.
To help maintain a priority schedule, it is noted that the campus photographer does not provide service for the following events: department gatherings, parties and other internal social events unless specifically requested by the Office of the President.
Scheduling requests must be made two weeks in advance. The Office of University Relations reserves the right to prioritize projects in accordance with the above criteria in order to meet publications deadlines.
Requesting photo shoot (includes events, group photo, etc)
- Photographer needs a minimum of two weeks
- A specific photo date may not be possible due to scheduling conflicts
To request existing photographs:
- ULM requesting digital photos on CD media must indicate so at the time of the photo shoot request. Cost is $5.00 per CD to be charged to the requesting department’s account. CD's may be picked up at the Office of University Relations or sent via inter-campus mail.
- Single digital images (up to 8 MB) may be e-mailed to client at no cost when time permits.
- All requests for existing photographs involving student-athletes and athletic events are handled by the Office of Sports Information in ULM's Athletic department. This is to ensure compliance with any NCAA policies and regulations.
- All photos provided by ULM Photo Services are copyrighted and the property of ULM.
For more information or questions about ULM's Photo Services Policy, please contact:
Laura Harris, Director of Media Relations
(318) 342-5447 or lharris@ulm.edu
Portrait Services / Studio
ULM faculty and staff members can have a professional portrait taken for use in university publications, Web pages, or professional/trade publications. There is no charge for professional portrait services. Faculty and staff requesting portrait services are expected to dress professionally in business attire.
Faculty and Staff portraits are exempt from completing the Photo Services Request Form.
Faculty and staff requesting portraits MUST e-mail Photo Services or contact Richard Lupo at (318) 342-5499 to verify time and date of the portrait shoot.
The Photo Services Studio is located at 108 Delano Street, between the University House and Strauss Hall (#31 and #32 respectively on the ULM Campus Map).
Photo Release Form
All ULM faculty, staff and students who have a portrait made by ULM Photo Services or participate in a staged photo shoot must complete a Photo Release Form. Exceptions to the Photo Release Form requirement are events where random and/or crowd shots may be taken.
Download Photo Release Form (as PDF)
Photo Release Form (minors aged 17 and under)
Any person aged 17 or under must complete a photo release form prior to photography. Exceptions to the Photo Release Form requirement are events where random and/or crowd shots may be taken.
Download Photo Release Form for Minors (as PDF)
