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Students need ID cards.
Schools need efficiency.
Iris Booth delivers both.

Students capture their own compliant ID photo in under five minutes. Images route straight into card issuance, access control, and student records — no lines, no reshoots, no manual intake.

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5M+
HEADSHOTS DELIVERED
300+
INSTITUTIONS DEPLOYED
3 min
AVERAGE SESSION
24/7
SELF-SERVE UPTIME
Why campuses choose Iris

Iris streamlines ID workflows by 80% through self-serve, on-demand photo capture.

Iris makes student IDs effortless: automated for admins, empowering for students.

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Speed

Traditional student card photos take 15–20 minutes. With Iris, capture compliant ID photos in under 5 minutes.

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Convenience

Iris removes scheduling headaches. No reshoots, no cancellations, no chasing staff down.

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Efficiency

Schools save hundreds of admin hours every year by reducing manual intake, cataloguing, and photo distribution.

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Compliance

Every photo meets school security and policy standards — consistent, professional, and reliable.

What you get

Everything the card office needs, automated.

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Studio-Quality Headshots

Student ID cards deserve more than a quick snapshot. Iris Booth delivers studio-grade lighting and precise framing, so every photo meets ID card standards and supports secure student identification — all while helping students look their best.

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Self-Serve & Hassle Free

With Iris, students capture their own ID photos on their schedule — no appointments, no reshoots, no long lines. The result: fast, frictionless student ID creation that takes the pressure off card offices, IT, and campus operations teams.

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Instant Photo Delivery

Student ID photos are delivered in minutes — no need for weeks of post-processing, cataloging and delivery nightmares. Students get credentials faster. Your team gets clean, organized records with zero manual effort.

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Privacy That Schools Can Trust

Iris meets campus IT and data security standards by capturing and storing student ID photos in a secure, policy-compliant environment. Every image is consistent, access-ready, and built for seamless integration with your identity or access control system.

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Security & Access Integration

Iris connects seamlessly with your existing campus systems. Student ID photos can be instantly routed into card issuance platforms, access control, student directories, and campus security systems via secure API.

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Managed, Monitored, and Always On

Iris installs, monitors, and maintains every booth to keep your student ID process running without disruption. With remote diagnostics and proactive support, we ensure high uptime and consistent photo quality — so your IT, card office, and student services teams can stay focused on students.

It's clear. Iris Booth is the preferred headshot solution.

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Recognized across higher education
NACE — National Association of Colleges and Employers MWACE — Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers MPACE — Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers SoACE — Southern Association of Colleges and Employers NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
How it works

Walk up. Three minutes. Compliant ID photo delivered.

01 — WALK UP

Always on

Iris Booths stay on across your site. Staff, visitors, and guests walk up and access them openly, or through your preferred authentication flows.

02 — CAPTURE

Guided experience

Studio-grade equipment and on-screen prompts guide each person to a compliant ID photo. They take several shots and select their favourite on the spot.

03 — EDIT

Automated & on-spec

Automated retouching applies consistent, on-brand edits to your exact badge spec — clean background, correct framing, compliant every time.

04 — DELIVER

Instant + integrated

The final photo lands in the inbox in seconds, with optional API export to badge-printing, access-control, and HR systems.

Which Iris fits your campus

Same platform. Your pick of hardware.

Most campuses run the Iris Booth in permanent locations and add Iris Air or Flex for events and multi-site rotation. Every model runs on the same Iris software.

Iris Booth
Iris Booth
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Premium · Permanent
  • Studio-quality equipment
  • ~500 lb
  • Frosted privacy glass enclosure
  • Best-in-class image quality
  • Fully brandable, exterior + on-screen
  • Engineered for studio quality
  • Multi-program deployment via studios
Iris Air
Iris Air
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Versatile · Semi-Permanent
  • Studio-quality equipment
  • ~100 lb
  • Open and wheelchair accessible
  • Studio-quality images
  • Back panel and on-screen branding
  • Engineered for high volume
  • Multi-site or rotating installations
Iris Flex
Iris Flex
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Lightweight · Portable
  • Studio-quality equipment
  • ~70 lb
  • Open and wheelchair accessible
  • Studio-quality images
  • Back panel and on-screen branding
  • Engineered for events and pop-ups
  • Wheeled travel case for easy transport
Can't get everyone to campus? Iris Digital extends studio-quality headshots to distance learners, online programs, and off-campus staff — captured from any browser, no booth required.
Meet Iris Digital

Modernize your student ID program.

Tell us how your card office runs today. We'll show you what an Iris deployment looks like on your campus.

Absolutely. It’s fully self-serve with intuitive on-screen prompts, so even first-time users can capture a great headshot in just a few minutes.

Our booths are built for high-volume usage, minimizing wait times and keeping student flow efficient—even during peak times like orientation or career fair season.

Anywhere with a standard power outlet - think lobbies, career centers, student unions or library entrances. The booth’s sleek design fits easily into any campus environment.

Not at all. Iris is completely self-serve. Students can snap their photos on their own schedule without tying up staff resources.

Yes. We store images on secure AWS servers in the U.S. Iris does not claim any rights to the photos; ownership remains with students and the institution. No personal data is shared with third parties.

Definitely. You can customize the booth’s exterior, add digital branding elements inside, and even apply your university’s logo or color schemes to the final photos.

Yes. Our Iris Air model ensures that every campus can provide high-quality portrait photography that is accessible to all students.

Instantly. Iris processes images on the spot, and students can download them immediately via email or admin portal, so there’s no waiting for retouching.

Our admin dashboard provides real-time data on how many headshots are taken, when, and by whom—helping you quantify engagement and justify the investment to leadership.

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Join the growing number of organizations that have discovered a better, more efficient way to capture professional portraits—without the headaches.
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