Iris Air Photo Booth
Welcome to the Iris Air Photo Booth, located in the Laurie Riley ’82 Center for Career Success office on the second floor of the HUB. Our photo booth is a free, self-service professional headshot station that makes it easy for students and staff to take and receive high-quality headshots in minutes.
How it Works
- Check in with the Riley Center for Career Success front desk.
- Take a seat in the photo booth, and if needed, adjust the height using the side lever.
- Touch the screen to get started!
- Type in your email on the screen or use your phone to do so by scanning the QR code on screen.
- Choose the 3-second or 6-second timer.
- Focus on good posture for your headshot: Relax but keep your shoulders back, have your hands on your lap or by your side, and make direct eye contact with the camera. (Genuine smile!) *If you wear glasses it is recommended to remove them for your photos, unless you have glare proof glasses.
- Make sure to look at the camera above the screen and not the screen itself. After your photo is taken, you’ll immediately see a preview!
- Follow the same process and take two more photos.
- After you’re done, you’re allowed to select one photo for a retake.
- Before you leave, remember to touch the exit button on the screen.
- After you complete your session, a progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen that shows your photos being uploaded to the Iris website.
- If nobody is waiting in line, feel free to start the process over if you’d like to take an additional round of photos.
Retrieving Headshots
- You’ll receive an email from noreply@irisbooth.com about 2-3 minutes after your session is complete.
- Click on the “Get Photos” button in your email.
- You’ll need to create an account on the Iris website with a username and password.
- Tip: Use the same email address that you entered at the photo booth and create a different password than your Single Sign-On password for extra security.
- Once you’ve created your account, you’ll be able to log in to the Iris website to view and download your headshots! You can also edit or retouch your photos before downloading.
Edit and Retouch Features
- While photos taken with the Iris photo booth often require minimal adjustments, here’s a few editing options it offers if needed:
- Cropping
- Recentering
- Lighting correction
- Filters (Check out the “Prime” filter for a professional look)
- You can edit one of your photos during your photo booth session. You can edit all of your photos on your computer once they’re sent to your email.
- Your images stay on the Iris website for 365 days, so you can return to edit them whenever you’d like. You’re also free to delete them at any time, but just remember, once deleted, they can’t be recovered.
FAQs
Q: What is the Iris Air Photo Booth?
A: The Iris Air Photo Booth is a free, self-service professional headshot station in the Laurie Riley ’82 Center for Career Success for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Perfect for LinkedIn profiles, email signatures, presentations, or personal websites, the booth allows you to:
- Sit or stand in the designated area and follow simple on-screen instructions to take three photos.
- Choose your best shot and retake if needed, with guidance on posing.
- Select a background of your choice.
- Make minor edits like cropping, teeth whitening, blemish touch-ups, or filters.
- Benefit from professional-quality lighting for sharp, polished images.
- Receive your finalized photo instantly via email for immediate use.
With the Iris Air Photo Booth, getting a professional headshot is fast, convenient, and completely in your control.
Q: What does it cost?
A: It’s free! We encourage students, faculty, staff, and alumni to take advantage of this opportunity.
Q: Do I have to make an appointment?
A: For individual headshots, students can schedule an appointment on . Drop-ins are welcome from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Remember to check in at the Career Success front desk prior to utilizing the photo booth.
Q: What if my class, student club, organization, or team would like to schedule headshots?
A: We do offer staff-assisted blocks of time for group sessions, during which a dedicated staff member will be available to assist your group in making the most of your time with the photo booth. To request a time for your group, please complete this .
Q: How long does it take?
A: The average time for each session is approximately five minutes. Every student will be provided a 15 minute timeslot when scheduling through Handshake or through a drop-in visit.
Q: Where can I find the Photo Booth?
A: The Laurie Riley ‘82 Center for Career Success on the second floor of the HUB.
Q: Is the Iris Air Photo Booth accessible?
A: Yes. The open-air design of the booth makes it wheelchair accessible and easy to use whether you are standing or seated. Users can adjust, retake, and finalize photos at their own pace, and Career Success staff is available if you need assistance. For additional accessibility support or accommodations, please contact ’s Office of Disability and Accommodations at oda@moravian.edu or 610-861-1401.
Q: How should I dress for my headshot?
A: What you choose to wear in your professional headshot will help establish your professional identity. For more information on business professional vs. business casual attire, check out our brochure.
- Pants/skirts and shoes are generally not visible in the photos you will take—be comfortable!
- Solid colors work best - avoid white to make sure you don't blend into the background.
- Suit jackets and sports coats should be darker than the shirt and complement any tie or other accessory being worn.
- Any accessories or trimmings should complement your outfit. Avoid anything too flashy or too big.
- Make sure clothes are well-pressed before the shoot. Wrinkles in clothes are difficult to edit out.
- Consider bringing a lint brush or roller with you and trim any excess threads on clothing in advance.
- If you wear glasses, it’s recommended to remove them for your photos, unless you have glare-proof glasses.
Q: Can MU Alumni use this service?
A: Alumni are welcome to use the Iris Booth during regular business hours. To reserve a session, schedule through or email careersuccess@moravian.edu.
Q: Can MU faculty or staff use this service?
A: Yes, faculty and staff are encouraged to use the Iris Booth for their headshots. They may stop by on the first Monday and Tuesday of each month from 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. If that time doesn’t work, faculty and staff can schedule an appointment by emailing careersuccess@moravian.edu.
For more information or questions regarding the Free Professional Headshot Service, please contact careersuccess@moravian.edu.