2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs Photo Studio

Hours of Operation:

Official Head & Shoulders portraits: Are done by appointment only Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m-11:00 a.m.
Full Length and ISO photos: Are by appointment only Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m..
The photo studio is also closed on all wing resilience days, family days and federal holidays. Please do not attempt to schedule an appointment on wing resilience days, family days and federal holidays.

Address:

334 Davis Ave W. Bldg. 3433, Barksdale AFB, LA. 71110

 

Directions: Our photo studio is located in the basement of the CE building. If you enter the building on the main floor, make your way to the basement and we are down the hall from Command Post. You can also enter the basement using a set of stairs on the south side of the building and the studio will be on your left.

*All studio requests will require you to provide us a copy of your package guidance (PDF or Microsoft Word Document) that includes what photos are needed and the deadline. Please email this document to 2bw.pa@us.af.mil.

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR APPOINTMENT IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL WE RECEIVE DOCUMENTATION OF THE OFFICIAL REQUIREMENT FOR STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES. FAILURE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF YOUR APPOINTMENT.

 

Requirements

Studio Photography is by appointment only and ONLY available for:

- Official portraits as required by AFI as well as applications for special duty assignments.

- Chain-of-Command photos at the squadron level and above (CC, Deputy/Vice Commander, SEL and First Sergeant)

- Quarterly winners at group-level & above. Award winners at the Air Force level.

- Annual award winners photos are coordinated with Group Execs on a separate day outside of normal photo studio hours.

Public Affairs has the right to deny/cancel appointments that are not in accordance with the AFIs or approved by the Wing Commander.

For portrait requirements outside of these parameters, please contact us by emailing 2bw.pa@us.af.mil. Your request will be reviewed by our staff and you will be contacted pending the request's acceptance or denial.

 

If You Cannot Make It To Your Appointment 

 

 Please email us at 2bw.pa@us.af.mil if you cannot make your appointment. 

 

No Show Policy

No-shows will not be rescheduled without an e-mail from the individual's leadership stating the justification for missing the appointment. The member will then be rescheduled based on availability/suspense requirement.

 

Services We Provide

Electronic copies will be provided to the requestor via email. Printed copies of photo will only be provided for command team personnel.

A changing room is provided to members who wish to wear uniform of the day to the appointment and change into the required uniform on-site.

HEAD AND SHOULDERS
These photos are the typical “biography” and wall photos, and they are the most common portrait taken for service members.

Members are usually required to wear only the top half of the service uniform (i.e. blues service coat with all accoutrements, blues shirt, and tie/tie tab.

FULL-LENGTH
These photos consist of a head-to-toe photo with a seamless white background and are generally reserved for members who are submitting packages.

ISOPREP

These photos, consisting of a pair of square cropped facial front and facial side profiles, are generally required for deployments or special duty assignments overseas.

 

Scheduling your Appointment

IMPORTANT: You may schedule ONE service for ONE individual on ONE of our 30 minute appointment blocks.

Please click on the link below, or type it into your browser to access our appointment scheduling system.

https://safpa.appianportals.com/request

Once you have made your appointment, please email documentation as proof of your requirements as mentioned above.