At MSU in Bozeman we use Lifetouch as well, and they have been absolutely outstanding for the past 25+ years at our ceremonies. Originally Jolesch Photography in Des Moines Iowa, this company specializes in academic settings, i.e. Commencement ceremonies, honors or award ceremonies, convocation, marching band competitions, etc. In the late 1980’s we began to hold 5 or 6 simultaneous college ceremonies, and we were unable to find photographers in MT who had the staff & equipment to accommodate that schedule. So when we learned that the U of ND used this company from Iowa, I gave the owner a call – thank goodness! They have since merged with Lifetouch (largest school photography company in the U.S.) in a newly formed Commencement Division, and our go-to photographers from Des Moines still fly out for our ceremonies, bringing all the equipment. Lifetouch also hires MT photographers to assist as needed (usually 2-4). There is no cost to the institution for the many services to the institution & graduates, however we do provide Lifetouch with mailing & email address info for the graduates; this company contacts the graduate with a web link to his/her graduation pictures ‘proof’ (usually 3-4 pix) along with order information. Our students & families receive great service from this company, and their photographers are professionals who contribute to our Commencement ceremonies, often sharing best practices from other institutions’ ceremonies. The problem in contracting with this company may be in the timing – so many of us have Commencement ceremonies near-or-on the same date; you may encounter problems with their availability but it doesn’t cost you anything to find out. If you’re interested, Jerri Weston has more information, and direct contacts with Lifetouch/Jolesch staff, so feel free to contact her for that information. Good luck!
Bonnie
Bonnie B. Ashley
Registrar
Montana State University
bashley@montana.edu
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From: MACRAO Listserv [mailto:MACRAO@listserv.gfcmsu.edu] On Behalf Of Eggum, Heather A
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We use Lifetouch(formerly Jostens) at MSUB and have always had good experiences with them.
Heather
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We don’t use a photographer at FVCC – student’s take their own pictures.
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Hi,
Does anyone have professional photographers to pictures at your commencement ceremony? Any suggestions about any groups that specialize in commencement ceremonies and are available in Montana?
Thanks for your input. We are thinking about it this year, but I need to get some additional information prepared.
Charity
Charity Walters| Registrar and Director of Institutional Research | The University of Montana Western | 710 South Atlantic Street | Dillon, Montana 59725 |
Phone 406.683.7471
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