In order to keep you safe, we are committed to the following sanitization procedures:

• Washing hands regularly before and after photographic sessions. Using hand sanitizer if hand washing isn’t feasible at that time or location. 
• Frequently sanitizing all equipment as well as props, chairs, benches with which a client may come into contact.
• Frequently sanitizing all common areas, including studio door knobs and the University Communications reception area (interior and exterior), counter tops, pens and pencils, tablets, keyboards and monitors.
• Wearing a mask or face covering when unable to maintain a safe, social distance. 

Photoshoot management

• Portraits of one individual client may be taken indoors unmasked only if extreme social distancing is possible, and a mask should only be removed for the duration of the photoshoot.
• Appointments are required for all photoshoots, allowing sufficient time to sanitize photographic equipment and common areas after each client session.
• Outdoor sessions will be utilized as much as possible.
• Only one person (and family member, if client is a minor) will be allowed in the UComm studio at any given time. If the session is held offsite, only one person (and family member, if client is a minor) can be staged in the immediate area.
• Group photos are not allowed. An exception can be made for groups consisting of immediate family only.
• Photographers will maintain social distancing, using no-touch posing methods.
• Photographers will not be able to show previews of a photo on the back of the camera. They will instead tether to a computer if showing previews is necessary.
• Release forms will still need to be obtained, but there must be an option for either pen sanitization prior to client usage, or hand sanitizer available immediately after usage.