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All projects begin with a service request! If you have any questions or need immediate assistance, feel free to call (616) 331-8692 or email [email protected].

PHOTO SERVICES & EVENT (PHOTO & VIDEO) COVERAGE

Our standard pricing is included below. If you have any special requirements, please add those notes into your request.

VIDEO PRODUCTION

The best way to gauge project costs is to complete a service request! From there, we'll follow-up to set up a meeting within 2-3 business days to discuss your request.

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Please submit a Service Request

If you need special accommodations filling out a Service Request, please call/email us or stop by our office.

Services We Offer


With all video projects, we want to set up an initial meeting with you to discuss the process, content, and expectations. Completing a service request will begin this process. Following that meeting we'll provide you a project overview and quote.

Photo Event Coverage
• Rate: $40/hour
• Pricing for events in Allendale - If downtown, a $25 travel fee will be applied
• Photos available 1-2 business days after event
• Link sent to contact for easy digital download

Photo Booth Package (includes photographer & backdrop)
• Rate: $50/hour
• Pricing for events in Allendale - If downtown, a $25 travel fee will be applied
• Photos available 1-2 business days after event
• Link sent to contact for easy digital download

Photo Backdrop Rental 
• Rates: $25/day
• Rental lasts 24 hours - Must pick-up & return during normal business hours (see bottom of page for times)
• Backdrop includes a blue GVSU Logo press pattern & subtle Laker Effect pattern
• Easy setup! Backdrop can be setup in less than 6 mins when completed by two people

Environmental Headshots
• Rate: $50/hour (1 hour minimum)
• Headshots taken on location without backdrop
• Services are provided on the Allendale Campus either outdoors or indoors
• Up to 30 individuals can get their photos taken per hour (estimated), if at same location
• Ideal for Student Organizations who want to provide their members with colorful headshots
• We can provide environmental headshots at a location of your choice on the Grand Rapids Campuses (or within 15 miles of Allendale Campus), add $25
• Light digital retouching for $15/image

Studio Headshots

• Rate: $100/hour (1 hour minimum)
• Headshots taken with a professional lighting and backdrop
• Services are provided at our office (Kirkhof Center 0008)
• Up to 40 individuals can get their photos taken per hour (estimated)
• Photos available 1 week after session
• Link sent to main contact for easy digital download
• Ideal for Student Organizations or departments hosting professional development events who want to provide professional headshots
• We can provide studio headshots at a location of your choice: Allendale Campus, add $50 or Grand Rapids Campuses (or within 15 miles of Allendale Campus), add $100
• Light digital retouching available for $15/image

Note for faculty/staff: If you are looking for formal faculty/staff studio portraits, please contact University Communications to schedule a session. 

Photo Event Coverage 
• Rate: $40/hour
• Pricing for events in Allendale - If downtown, a $25 travel fee will be applied
• Photos available 1-2 business days after event
• Link sent to contact for easy digital download

Video Event Standard Package 
• Single camera setup with audio from a single microphone or provided press feed
• Event coverage for archival purposes
• Pricing for events in Allendale - If downtown, add $25 travel fee
• Al la Carte Options: Captioning, editing in presentation media, and DVD creation are available
• Media available two weeks after event via a downloadable video file
• Rates: $100 for first hour; $12.50 for additional 15-min each increments

Video Event Highlights Package
• Includes two-hours of event coverage (b-roll) which is edited into a thirty or sixty second highlight video
• Great for websites or social media to promote your event or program
• Pricing for events in Allendale - If downtown, add $25 travel fee
• Media available two business weeks after event via a downloadable video file
• Rate: $250

Video Event Live Stream Package
• Your event delivered through your YouTube or Facebook page
• All public live streams require captions per GVSU accessibility policy
• Full recordings of your event are made available 5 days following your event
• Additional planning is required prior to event
• Rate: Contact us for pricing!

Video Event Overflow Package
• One-hour of video displayed to additional overflow room adjacent to main event
• Single camera setup with audio from a single microphone or provided press feed
• This service is provided in collaboration of Event Services and available in the Kirkhof Center and Loutit Lecture Halls
• Additional planning is required prior to event
• Rate: Contact us for pricing!

Additional DVDs
• Rate: $5/each
• One complementary DVD is included in our packages. You can purchase additional copies. 

Include Presentation Media
• Rate: $30
• We'll edit in PowerPoint slides or other presentation aids into the presentation when appropriate.
• Make sure to send your PowerPoint, other digital media or links to [email protected].

Closed Captioning
• Rate: $1.25/min
• This is required for posting videos on YouTube. Varies on length of event.

Work Samples


GVSU Cyber Safety: Personal Information

Welcome President Mantella - Her Story

GVSU Career Center: Career Kids Promo

GV 101: Transitions

GVSU Laker Marching Band Promo

Promotions Office Video Team Demo Rell

Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence - Faculty Promo

GVSU Commencement Highlights

First Year Housing Tour



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