Expert Portrait Sessions
The expert directory at newsroom.asu.edu enables broader access to ASU research through the media. Faculty profiles are carefully curated by ASU media relations and unit communicators with the goal of garnering media interest in ASU experts as sources and facilitating connections with faculty members. Faculty are selected based on area of expertise, interest from the media and media experience and/or training in print and broadcast interviews. Experts included in the database are expected to be actively responsive to media requests from ASU media relations and directly from reporters, as journalists generally work on tight deadlines.
Portraits included on the site are readily available for download by the media.
Booking your portrait session
ASU media relations offers free portrait sessions for use on the expert directory. Bookings are offered in one-hour blocks, but sessions typically last 30 - 45 minutes.
Please sign up below or visit our Calendly booking page.
What to wear
Business Casual Attire
We recommend a long sleeve or 3/4 sleeve button up shirt or blouse and a jacket. An off-white shirt paired with a navy or black jacket/blazer is always a safe color combination, but by no means a requirement. We also recommend avoiding khaki pants or light blue jeans, as they tend to show wrinkles and pocket contents much more easily than darker colored bottoms. Please keep in mind that stripes, large patterns/prints or short-sleeved tops tend to limit the photo to casual use only.
Shoes
Unless requested, our portrait sessions typically do not include full body shots so we recommend wearing sneakers or shoes that are comfortable to stand and walk in.
Accessories
Please avoid large jewelry and watches, which can easily become twisted or tangled and result in less usable images. Certain styles of jewelry can also make photographs appear dated more quickly.
Makeup
We do minimal editing and keep our portraits true to life as these are used editorially. Please keep this in mind when applying makeup. There is a lighted mirror in the studio.
Accessing our studio
We are located at the Fulton Center in Tempe. Access to our suite is restricted to keycard only. Please call or text the the photographer listed on your calendar invite when you arrive so you can be let up.
Fulton Center
300 E University Dr
Suite 325
Tempe, AZ 85282
Please bring your Fulton Center Parking ticket for validation.
Selecting your portraits
After your portrait session, you will be sent a Dropbox link to the unedited photos. To make your selection(s), please reply with the last three numbers of the image file. Keep in mind we do minimal editing (ie; small blemishes, stray hairs and fixing the background) as these are used editorially.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is an ASU expert?
Expert profiles are carefully selected by MRSC and unit communicators based on the faculty member’s area expertise, interest from the media and any media experience and/or training for print and broadcast interviews. Experts included in the database are expected to be actively responsive to media requests from ASU media relations and directly from reporters, as journalists generally work on tight deadlines.
What kind of editing is done?
We do minimal editing (ie; small blemishes, stray hairs and fixing the background) as these are used editorially.
Can I pick the backdrop color?
Yes! We typically start off on white and then move to a second or third color depending on time.
Can I have my portrait taken outside?
While we primarily conduct portrait sessions in our studio, an outdoor portrait may be possible depending on the time of year. Please keep in mind this may require early morning or late afternoon scheduling for optimal lighting. For inquiries and availability, contact viscomm@asu.edu.
How can I use these photos?
These photos may be used as media handouts or for speaking engagements. For other uses including book jackets, please contact viscomm@asu.edu for usage rights.
Where might these photos be used?
These photos will be added to your expert profile on the newsroom website where the media will be able to download them. Examples of how our expert portraits have been used in the media can be found below.
