SGA Unveils Iris Photo Booth
Sep 17, 2025
By Jordan Adams
East Carolina University's Student Government Association has unveiled a new self-service photo booth for professional headshots. The booth was provided by the photo booth service company Iris and is completely free for students, staff, and alumni. It’s located in the Student Government Association Suite in Room 223 in the Main Campus Student Center.
SGA President Daniel Walker said that the idea was first developed during the ninth SGA session. “Professional headshots for LinkedIN or resumes can often cost hundreds of dollars,” he said. “They can be unaffordable for many students.”
ECU staff and students can take professional headshots in just under five minutes. The booth is open for drop-in sessions from 9 am to 4 pm during business days and is ADA accessible. The space is reserved for faculty and staff on Fridays and is closed during finals week and university closure.
Users will first check in with the SGA staff in their MCSC office. Three timed photos will be taken and sent to the email address provided at the beginning of the session. Users must make an official Iris account to download and further edit photos. Editing tools are provided both during the session and online after the pictures are received.
There’s no limit to how long sessions can last or to how many times photos can be retaken. However, SGA asks for users to be mindful of others who want to use the booth. Staff will be available for any assistance needed.
“Over 150 students have already taken advantage of the booth”, said Walker.
The SGA website recommends wearing darker-colored business casual or business formal attire. The Interior Design and Merchandising Department in the Rivers Building offers professional clothing donated by alumni and the local community. It is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 pm to 4:30 pm, and Wednesdays by appointment.
Any photos taken are for professional purposes and should not be used for any government documents as it does not meet government specifications.
SGA will partner with Career Services for Headshots and Hoagies during National Career Development Week on November 20. Students will have the opportunity to take professional headshots and receive guidance on how to market themselves to a professional audience.
SGA is also developing another opportunity for students to develop their careers called the SGA Summer Scholarship for Regional Transformation. This initiative will provide stipends to support students completing summer internships in the 29 Eastern North Carolinian counties. Future professional events will be posted on SGA’s social media accounts.
For additional assistance, students and staff can contact the Student Government Association by phone or email.
From article in The East Carolinian