Welcome to the U.S. Naval Academy Photo Lab

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday: 0900 to 1600.
Closed during lunch 1145 - 1315 M-F

*Head and shoulder portrait:
Monday's ONLY from 0900 to 1530, by appointment.

*Full Length photo (service records/special applications)
Wednesday and Friday's ONLY from 0900 to 1530, by appointment.

*Official Passport photo (Official use/travel ONLY. NO personal travel) Wednesday and Friday from 0900 to 1500, by appointment. 

Photo-lab Guidance

• Event Documentation
  U.S. Naval Photo Lab may document newsworthy or historical events (as determined by the PAO). Documentation of changes of command are limited to group-level and higher; documentation of promotions, appointments and retirements are limited to wing-level or higher commanders, vice commanders, and command chief master sergeants.

• Group Photos
  One photo per request. Requestor will be responsible for all logistics; Photographer will advise on location setup and formation style. Specific requests outside of a standard formation must be stated in initial request. Members in formation photos must comply with uniform standards and reflect a professional military image.
  
  
• Awards/Recognition Coverage
  Coverage of awards is limited to award winners at the Command Level.
  
  
• Self-Help Equipment. 
  U.S. Naval Academy Photo-lab will provide self-help photography/video equipment for official requirements for which support is unavailable or for events, which organizers did not schedule support. Equipment is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Customers will be responsible for the downloading and distribution of media using self-help equipment.
  
  
• Be Prepared. 
  Please ensure your uniform is ready and serviceable before your appointment. It is your responsibility to ensure your uniform, badges, ribbons, devices and accessories meet or exceed your military service requirements, standards or instructions. Service members from other branches are encouraged to bring someone to look over uniform items.

*Turnaround time is 1 - 3 business days.

Please contact the Photolab to schedule an appointment at 3-3572 or photolab@usna.edu.

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