Photography
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Photography costs
Photography assignments include the edited digital files at no additional charge to the original requesting client. Files will be delivered by a download link to the requesting client. The link and access will remain active on PhotoShelter.
Purchase photos (print or digital) by budget number
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Photographic coverage of events - one photographer |
$75 per hour |
| Photographic coverage of events - more than one photographer |
$75 per photographer per hour |
| Photographic coverage of events off MSU campus |
$75 per hour plus travel exp. (including travel time) |
| Unmanned aerial (drone) photography/videography |
$100 per hour (requires a minimum of 2 persons on location) |
| Manned aerial photography/videography |
$75 per hour plus aircraft/pilot rental fee |
| Scanning of flat art, negatives or transparencies | $10 per item |
| Retouching or composting (layout) of images | $25 per hour or portion |
| Project fees (location lighting, extended prep. or post teardown, and other special requests not covered by the hourly fees) | $50 to $200 |
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Digital delivery of images regardless of size (Web, publication or email) | $5 per file |
| Size | Cost |
|---|---|
| 4" x 6" or smaller | $2.50 |
| 5" x 7" | $6 |
| 8" x 10" | $8.50 |
| 8.5" x 11" | $9.50 |
| 11" x 14" | $15 |
| 13" x 19" | $20 |
| 16" x 20" | $32 |
Rush orders
Rush orders will be accepted if they do not interfere with already scheduled projects or assignments. Fees will double for same day and next day service. Fees will triple for items required in less than a day at the acceptance and discretion of the director of creative services.
Availability
Please review our online calendar for staff availability.
There will be times, and dates, that assignments will naturally conflict, but it is also understood that we are a limited staff and in times of unavoidable conflict decisions will have to be made as to what assignments will take precedence over others. These decisions are not taken lightly and will be made for the greater need as well as the greater advantage of the university. The photo request form is vital in the decision-making process.
Aerial photography
Creative services offers aerial photography/videography utilizing manned and unmanned aircraft.
Approved projects must meet the goals and objectives of the Division of Marketing and Communications.
Visual media meets all operating requirements of unmanned aircraft, including the necessary pilot certification. Unmanned aircraft use requires approval by the general counsel’s office and university safety.
Scheduling
Aerial projects must be scheduled a minimum of 10 business days in advance. Weather may play a significant role in scheduling flights.
Listed prices for manned aircraft photography do not include the cost of aircraft rental. Unmanned flights require the presence of at least two persons. Creative services will file for all necessary requests and clearances.
Photography resources
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Release forms
Our release forms give us consent to use your image, voice and/or likeness in university marketing projects.
Note: If you are under seventeen (17) years of age, your parent or guardian must complete the (regular) likeness release form.