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
Showcase diverse individuals collaborating, learning, and engaging in community-oriented activities.
Highlight moments of interpersonal connection, emphasizing respect and shared purpose.
Innovation & Impact
Capture scenes of research, innovation, and real-world applications of university-led initiatives.
Include visuals of students and faculty working on groundbreaking projects.
Community & Compassion
Feature service-oriented activities and events that demonstrate our commitment to community welfare.
Show interactions where empathy, support, and understanding are evident.
Climbing Higher
Integrate visuals of mountain landscapes and climbing activities as metaphors for ambition, growth, and achievement.
Use dynamic, upward-angled shots to evoke a sense of progress and limitless 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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