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In a series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Harrison McClary, Vanderbilt University photographer. Harrison started working for Vanderbilt on Move-In Day 2022 and has been capturing campus ever since. Ìý

Stay tuned for more Q&A sessions with staff members at Vanderbilt, whose daily efforts help shape positive experiences for the entire university community.ÌýÌýÌý

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What do you think is the best photo you’ve ever taken at Vanderbilt? Ìý

Favorite photo I’ve made here at Vanderbilt … It’s really hard to say just one. I’ve shot so many different things. I would say favorite events would definitely be Move-In Day—that’s always so much fun. The energy and the excitement of the new students on campus is always a lot of fun to be around. Ìý

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Provost Cybele Raver welcomes first year students during Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

What is your favorite thing to do in nature?ÌýÌý

I like to hike. We go to the mountains and hike the waterfalls a lot. I also like to go kayaking.ÌýÌý

Is there anything VU students seem to have in common based on how they photograph?Ìý

Yeah, they all know how to do the “Anchor Down.â€�Ìý

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

First year students arrive for Move In at the Martha River Ingram Commons. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

What is your favorite emotion to capture on campus?ÌýÌý

Happiness—people smiling and having a good time. That always makes good photos. Ìý

Students enjoying a nice fall day. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Students enjoying a nice fall day. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

What is your favorite photo you have ever taken?ÌýÌý

The photos I shot of Sid Bream sliding in to win the NLCS in 1991 in Atlanta was one of my favorite things I shot because that led to my first World Series that I ever covered, which was a lot of fun.ÌýÌý

What is your favorite part of your job?ÌýÌý

The best part of my job is I get to go everywhere, I get to see everything. I have met so many people on this campus, not just faculty and staff, but students. I’ve got quite a few students that I walk across campus and they say hello to me. It’s really fun. I love the interaction with them. And the great thing about my job is going into a lot of the labs and a lot of the other research things that we do, so I learn a little bit about everything. It’s a lot of fun.Ìý

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier gives a medal to Class of 2025 Outstanding Senior winner Luis Enrique Otero Devoz, Nov. 9, 2024. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt)

Students enjoying a nice fall day. Photo: Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt Veteran’s Day Breakfast 2024 (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt) Photo: Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University

The ‘First Family of Black Country’ mural by Nashville artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik was unveiled at a Juneteenth celebration on June 19. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Melissa K. Rose, Dean Blair School of Music (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt)

Garland Hall topping out ceremony with Dean McNamara and Vice Chancellor Kopstain. Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University

2024 Graduate School Convocation Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University

Mr. C outside Jackalope Brewing Company in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood of Nashville (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt)

Brittany Chase, lecturer in ethnomusicology and assistant dean for nondegree programs at Vanderbilt Blair School of Music, with her dog Dexter (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt)

Vanderbilt football players discussing the merits of their arguments. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Graduates and families celebrate at the Graduates Day celebration. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt)

Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock, commander of the Cyber National reviews evolving cybersecurity threats against the U.S. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Vivek Kumar performs with the BhangraDores in November 2023. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt)

Students and their families participated in the football tailgate on Oct. 14 as part of Family Weekend 2023. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt)

Friday afternoon events included a block party with food trucks at Vanderbilt’s newly redesigned West End Neighborhood. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)

Students enjoying a nice fall day. Photo: Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University