At the heart of our photography is a commitment to capturing the essence of our academic community — where connection fuels collaboration, innovation drives discovery, and compassion shapes a culture of care. Through a documentary-inspired lens, we focus on authentic, unscripted moments: students engaged in dialogue, faculty leading with purpose, and ideas taking flight. Each image reflects the vibrancy of campus life and the impact of education in motion — always with an eye toward climbing higher, together.
Connectivity & Engagement
This style captures moments of meaningful interaction—students collaborating in classrooms, faculty mentoring one-on-one, or alumni connecting at events. The photography should feel dynamic and authentic, emphasizing the human connections that make the U a vibrant, inclusive learning community.
Innovation & Impact
These images showcase bold ideas in action. Whether it’s groundbreaking research, state-of-the-art labs, or student entrepreneurs launching startups, this style reflects the U’s forward-thinking spirit. Photography should highlight energy, curiosity, and the tangible impact of innovation on campus, in the state, and around the world.
Community & Compassion
Warm, candid, and heartfelt, this photography style focuses on service, support, and belonging. From community outreach programs to on-campus mental health resources, the imagery should convey empathy and unity—showing the U as a place where people care deeply about one another.
Climbing Higher
This style represents ambition, resilience, and achievement. Capture students pushing boundaries, athletes training with determination, or graduates stepping confidently into the future. Images should feel aspirational and empowering, reinforcing the University of Utah’s role in helping people reach their highest potential.
Image Library
We have a library of images available for use by campus departments at utah.photoshelter.com.
From time to time you may need to be more specific in your communications and this may involve using a particular location, talent and getting them to act in a certain way. Within this situation, it is very important to create a sense of naturalness and to avoid clichéd poses or effects. All our photography should support our brand attributes through characteristics of the people, their actions and their environments. If you need assistance with specific photos, please contact University Marketing and Communications.
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