MARCOM has thousands of high-quality images of the MCC campus, students and programs, faculty and staff, and stock photos that are available for use in marketing materials. If the requesting department or program would like to use a photo that was not provided through MARCOM, the photo must be high resolution (at least 300 dpi) with interesting content that is bright and clear. You may submit photos for approval to MARCOM by emailing marcom@mclennan.edu.
To make a request for photos, complete the Photo Request form. All requests for photography must be received at least 48 hours in advance during normal business hours in order to guarantee the availability of photographic resources. Failure to provide proper notice could result in an inability to schedule a photographer.
In general, MARCOM will offer a staff photographer to College-related events when the event has news impact for the College or if the event offers significant support to the marketing plan or other strategic initiatives.
If a staff photographer is not available, MARCOM has several "point-and-shoot" cameras for loan to faculty and staff members. Also, smartphone photos are usually sufficient for the quality and resolution needed.
MARCOM uses PhotoShelter to give MCC employees direct access to a library of MCC photos. Employees may request access to PhotoShelter by emailing marcom@mclennan.edu.
Photo/Video Release Agreement
MCC uses photographic, video and/or digital images taken of students on College property and at College events, as well as quotes provided by students in publications, advertisements, promotional materials and audiovisual productions associated with marketing and/or student recruiting.
Students must sign a photo release before their recognizable image or testimonial statement may be used to market MCC.
Online photo/video release form
Printable photo/video release form
Releases are not required when photographing people in public places, such as walking across campus or attending an MCC commencement ceremony. If subjects are prominent in an image that is shot at a public space or event, and it is anticipated that the photographs will be used in a highly conspicuous way (such as the cover of a publication or on a prominent web page), then it is advisable and courteous to obtain a signed release from these subjects when possible.
For more information about photography at MCC, please contact Jennifer Norman at jnorman@mclennan.edu or ext. 8721.