Great photography tells great stories.
The Office of Communications and Marketing offers custom photography, headshots, and a library of university stock photography to meet the needs of university offices.
University Photographer
Our university photographer can get you the shot you need, whether it is documenting an event, a dramatic portrait, or a custom photo shoot.
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Photography Database
Faculty and staff who need access to photographs for official university business may request access to our photography database. Thousands of university photographs are available to use free of charge by official university colleges, departments, and units.
Request an AccountJust need a simple iconic shot for a presentation or some other use? We have a small collection available for download and use without creating an account and searching through thousands of photographs.
Headshots/Portraits
We provide free studio headshots to UT Knoxville faculty, staff, and students by appointment only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:15–10:15 a.m. in our studio in 91 Communications Building. Our university photographer sets the appointment openings based on his availability week to week. Please check back if you don’t see your desired date and time. Students must have a university-related need for a headshot and have a faculty or staff member make the appointment for them.
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please call 865-974-0765. Advanced notice of need for accommodations is requested.