A silhouette of a horse against the bright morning sky at the Equestrian Center.

Photos

Photography Tools and Guides

Whether you’re a photographer, hiring a photographer or choosing images for your project, you’ll find helpful tools and guidelines here.

A student wearing a red head scarf smiles as they sit with other students in the Cross Cultural Center on campus.

Photo collection

View the UC Davis photo collection in Photoshelter, and find the best images for you.
Two members of the UC Davis Equestrian team wear Western cowboy style hats.

Photography brand guide

Learn how to capture photos that are authentic to the UC Davis experience and select the best photos for your project.
A student is silhouetted in the halls walkway of a building. The wall they walk past is bright blue.

Brand photography organization

Our visual library is organized into four categories: people, place, details and Davis difference.
Close-up shot of hands reading braille.

Visual inclusivity guide

One of our university’s greatest strengths is its dedication to accessibility, diversity and inclusion. Here are strategies for delivering on these important goals.

Need a photographer?

Strategic Communications' photographers strive to capture images that reflect UC Davis' values and tell an authentic story about our community's experiences and accomplishments.

We are not a recharge unit and do not do “event photography.” If you have a story idea, please contact us at photosgs@ucdavis.edu.

For photography needs outside of our service realm, you can hire a photographer from Academic Technology Services via departmental recharge or choose an external vendor.

Photoshoot request form