The Visual History of Higher Education

 

Our Mission

The UPAA is an international organization of college and university photographers dedicated to the application and practice of photography as it relates to higher education.

 

Our organization is committed to photographic excellence through continuing education and networking with our professional colleagues.                        
Founded November 12, 1961 by a group of New England photographers, UPAA has expanded to include members from 2-year, 4-year, public and private universities and colleges from nearly every state, Canada, Israel, Australia, Grenada, and Europe. The UPAA represents the very best in Higher Education photography.

 

2024 Utah Symposium
June 24-27, 2024

 

2023 Competition Winners

 

Resources
2023 Contact Sheet              
Why Attend the Symposium
Best Practices for Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion

 

Nate Edwards
Brigham Young University
Photogrammetry Rig
Best in Show
Science and Research
Owen Withycombe
Full-time employee at Furman University
The Centerpiece
1st place
Campus Environment
Matt Bates
California State University, Chico
Northern Lights Over Lake Almanor
1st place
Personal Vision
Sam O'Keefe
University of Missouri
Spiral Galaxy Researcher
1st place
People and Portraits
Matthew Modoono
Northeastern University
Graduation lineup
1st place
General Features and Illustrations
Mike Christy
University of Arizona Athletics
Bullpen Light
1st place
Sport Features and Illustrations
Sam Craft
Texas A&M AgriLife
Fresh water research
1st place
Science and Research
Anastasia Noonkesser
Bob Jones University
Whirlwind
1st place
Student and Associate
Mike Christy
University of Arizona Athletics
Flying Catch
1st place
Sports Action
Chamberlain Smith
University of Georgia
The Future's Bright
1st place
News and College Life