Headshots

University Relations offers professional headshots to the campus community for $30 per headshot by appointment only. All appointments require an Oracle account number when booking.

This service is for individual headshots. Please do not schedule multiple people from your department. If you require multiple headshots, please contact us directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we can book a separate appointment for your group.

Headshots are taken by appointment on Tuesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in room 354 of the Administration Building, 701 20th St. South.

This price includes one vertical and one horizontal photo, minor edits, and delivery to you. We will also add your photo to the UAB Image Gallery. If you request extensive edits, additional charges will apply.

Please make every effort to keep your appointment and if possible, give at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel. This will allow another client to reserve an appointment. Any no-show appointments will be charged.

Day of your photo:

• Due to UAB’s social distancing guidelines, the photographer will not be able to show you the image in the camera after your photo is taken.
• Unfortunately, because of time constraints, we cannot accommodate wardrobe changes.
• If you do require wardrobe changes for your headshot, we can work with you on scheduling a separate photoshoot. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Other important info:

• Please do not utilize this service in order to schedule multiple individual headshot appointments for a specific departmental purpose such as for a website, poster, brochure, pamphlet, etc. Instead, please contact our team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and we will make a special appointment for your group as a Fee for Service, or refer you to a UAB-approved freelancer.
• Please only schedule one headshot appointment per year (e.g., if your last headshot was taken in June 2021, please do not schedule another appointment until June 2022).
• If you require a redo, you will be charged a fee.
• When making an appointment, include the email address where you would like to be notified that the photos are on the UAB Image Gallery.
• Please be aware that we require five working days to process your headshots and that we will not send you multiple photos for pre-approval, but will pick one horizontal and one vertical photo and apply any touch-ups, if necessary.
• University Relations does not photograph events such as award ceremonies, private parties, luncheons, etc.
• Because of the potential for breaking news items, the photographer may have to cancel with little notice.

What to wear for your headshot:

• Avoid wearing patterns.
• Simple colors are best.
• Avoid wearing seasonal apparel.
• Avoid wearing clothing with logos (team logos included).
• If you wear a white coat, make sure it is pressed, and bring it to the shoot.

If we are unable to take your photo, you are welcome to hire a UAB approved freelance photographer. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a list of names.

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If you have any questions about headshots, you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.