First-year photo instructions

Every year, UND School of Law creates a photo directory of the first-year class. The directory is used internally by law faculty and staff to connect names with faces.

Instructions for submitting your photo

1. Using a cell phone or camera, take a headshot photo (framed from the chest up). Please see the suggestions and samples below for assistance.
2. Save the photo labeled with your last and first name (ex. smith-john).
3. Send a jpeg file, at the highest resolution version available, directly to Beth Moe, Director of Alumni & Public Relations, at beth.moe@UND.edu no later than August 1.
4. Please contact Beth Moe at beth.moe@UND.edu or 701.777.2856 with questions.

NOTE: Your photo will only be used for the first-year law directory. It will not appear anywhere else.  

Photo Recommendations and Tips

• Photos should be framed from the chest up.
• Look directly at the camera.
• Face should be clearly visible, in focus, and facing forward with eyes open – no profile shots, duck faces, tilting of head, sunglasses, or hats.
• Please dress in business casual attire.
• Please be professional - don't include any personal belongings, hands, other people, pets, props, etc.
• Photo should be in color.
• Background should be white or a solid color. Please no outdoor or pattern backgrounds.
• Lighting is important.
  • Avoid windows and lighting in the background.
  • If possible, have a light source in front of you to help light your face.
  • Avoid heavy flash that can wash out the photo or give you red eye reflection.
  • Beware of shadowing.
• A similar photo is required for your U Card. Feel free to use the same photo for both submissions.

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