The JFHQ Photo Studio provides head & shoulder command portraits, official personnel photos, Passport and ISOPREP photos for soldiers and staff of the Massachusetts National Guard and neighboring states.
Audio Visual equipment (speakers, microphones, projectors, etc.) are available to rent for events. AV support is available for the JFHQ auditorium and conferences rooms.
Location:
Mass. National Guard
Joint Force Headquarters
2 Randolph Road
Building 1505 / Room E145
Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
Hours of Operation:
7:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday through Friday
Photo Appointments:
8:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday through Friday
Phone:
339-202-3624
Photo Studio Instructions
APPOINTMENTS
Separate appointments must be requested in VIOS (CAC-enabled) for each type of photo needed.
Photo appointments are scheduled in 20-minute increments to allow enough time for photography, image selection, printing, and wardrobe changes if necessary.
PUNCTUALITY
If you anticipate being more than 5-10 minutes late, please contact the studio as soon as possible. PHONE: 339-202-3624 Other customers may be scheduled, and you will have to wait for the next available time slot. If the studio hasn’t been contacted by the end of the day of your appointment, your appointment will be cancelled in VIOS and you’ll need to reschedule using VIOS.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made for anyone with mobility or other limitations. Please contact us if you need any type of accommodations or have questions about accessing the photo studio.
COME PREPARED
You must have your Common Access Card (CAC) for DA Photos
Uniforms may be changed in the studio dressing room. Restrooms are located down the hall, and lockers are available in the shower rooms.
UNIFORMS
The following information is in accordance with Army Regulation 640-30
The official DA photo date cannot precede the soldier’s actual date of promotion. Therefore, soldiers cannot wear frocked rank in DA photos. Command portraits can be taken wearing frocked rank.
Uniforms are the explicit responsibility of the service member. The photographer will not dictate to an individual about uniform items or their wear. The photographer may make suggestions only for obvious uniform discrepancies and general appearance issues affecting final image.
RESHOOTS
Re-shoots may be scheduled when there is an error on the part of the photographer or the equipment.
DIGITAL EDITING
Except for basic exposure, color, cropping and artifact removal; digital modifications are not allowed for official personnel photos. Digital alterations of physical features, or the uniform for official personnel photos, is not permissible per DoD regulations. This is a zero tolerance policy.
Image Delivery :
After your photo session is completed, you will receive your digital images via email.
Prints may be available per customer requests and production capabilities.
DA photos must be reviewed in DAPMIS within 3 days. If you do not accept the photo within three duty days,
DAPMIS will automatically accept the photo on the fourth duty day, and it will become your official DA photo of record in iPERMS.
If you are unable to see your DA photo in DAPMIS within three duty days after the photo was taken, contact the JFHQ Photo Studio for assistance.
Uniform Resources
Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia
Dress and Personal Appearance of Department of the Air Force Personnel
VIOS Instructions
Sign in to VIOS for all VI services
When VIOS is offline, Call or Email for VI requests.
STEP 1 – CLICK HERE TO LOG IN:
CAC is required for log int
STEP 2 – Update your contact information
Update your contact information
Create a DA 3903 Work Request
STEP 3 – Select the DA 3903 Work Request button
Add your description here…
Photography: Scheduling Photo Appointments
STEP 4 – Select Photography and justification
If multiple photo types are needed, separate appointments must be requested in VIOS for each type. (DA, Passport, Portrait, etc.)
STEP 5 – Select a photo appointment
– Dept. of the Army (DA) Photos
– Official Military Personnel Photos
– Command & Bio Portraits
– Passports & ISOPREP Photos
– Contact the VI Office for other Photo Projects
AV Equipment : Requesting Audiovisual Equipment & Support
STEP 4 – Select AV Equipment Support
You can request multiple pieces and types of equipment in one request
STEP 5 – Select AV Equipment Type
Projectors
Speakers
Microphones
Cameras
Web cameras
Presentation Accessories
Classroom Presentation Support
Assembly Hall AV Support
Off Site Event Support
STEP 6 – Include event details and point of contact information.
This is done on all requests/ appointments
Print Requests:
STEP 4 – Select Prints, Photos, Signs & Charts
Leadership Photos & Print Requests
up to 8″ x 10″
Posters and Signage currently not available (Contact Admin Services)
STEP 5 – Select Print Details
Choose from the Gallery or upload digital files