Overview

Our team of photographers and video producers is committed to creating visual content that advances JMU’s brand. Our purpose is driven by storytelling and building meaningful connections with external constituents of James Madison University. As part of the Office of Enrollment Marketing, we prioritize creative projects that serve JMU’s prospective student audience.

Photo/Video Requests

If your department is in need of photography or video services for marketing purposes, please fill out a project request form and someone from our team will follow up in three to five business days.

Project request form


For headshots or group photos
please sign up here.

Media Consent and Release

James Madison University (JMU) is a public university and may publish video, audio, and photographic materials in which students, faculty, or staff appear or speak. Generally, these materials may be used, edited, reproduced, or shared for purposes related to the promotion of the university and its programs and activities. JMU may use such content across all media platforms—including print, digital, advertising, and promotional materials—without compensation to those represented in most cases.

Written permission is not required for:

  • Images of students and employees in their university-related roles
  • Images of university-related activities
  • Images of buildings or grounds owned, operated, or leased by JMU (regardless of location)
  • Images of visitors on JMU’s campus

Written permission is required for:

  • Images of individuals in non-public spaces
  • Images of minors (under age 18)
  • Images of patients in healthcare or laboratory settings
  • Images of research participants

Signed copies of the Media Consent and Release Form should be retained by the sponsoring department.

Staff


Steve Aderton (he/him)

Photographer and Video Producer



Rachel Holderman (she/her)

Creative Producer - Photographer and Graphic Designer



Olive Santos (they/them)

Photographer and Video Producer



Cody Troyer (he/him)

Photography and Video Production Manager


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