University Style Guide

Photo & Video Policy

Please see our Photo Request Process for more information about how to schedule a photo shoot or obtain photos for University use. Contact Creative Media and Technology's Media Production team regarding video creation and usage at 530-898-5485.

Copyright and Use of Chico State Photos and Videos

Photographs and videos on the CSU, Chico website and social media sites and those otherwise provided by University Communications are copyrighted by California State University, Chico.

  • CSU, Chico photos and videos are for uses related to CSU, Chico ONLY and not to be used for commercial reproduction. Photographs and videos may not be used in any way other than in their intended context and for the promotion of CSU, Chico.
  • Images may not be altered or manipulated in any way, except for standard technical adjustments and cropping.
  • Photos owned by CSU, Chico cannot be used without express written permission from the University Photographer.
  • Photographs and videos that are copyrighted by the University and published in off-campus media or public relations pieces must include a credit. Acceptable credit can be “Photo courtesy of California State University, Chico,” “Photo courtesy of CSU, Chico,” or “Photo courtesy of Chico State.”

Altering Photographs—A Caution

Be extremely careful about altering a photograph with a photo editing software program. Any alterations that affect the accuracy of the persons, places, or events depicted in the photo should be avoided. If you have any questions about the appropriateness of a change, contact University Photographer Jason Halley at 530-898-6114.

Photography and Videography on Campus

CSU, Chico allows people to take photographs on campus as long as it does not disrupt the academic environment. Any individual or organization other than the working media that plans to take pictures for broadcast or public use must contact University Communications, 530-898-4143.

Any person wishing to take photographs of the campus with the purpose of using them in any form for commercial gain should first contact University Communications or the Office of the President, 530-898-5201.

Audio/Visual Release Forms

View the CSU, Chico audio/visual release form (PDF).

Photos or video taken of individuals participating in University related events are encouraged to sign audio/visual release forms for University use. Exceptions to the Audio/Visual Release Form requirement are for general campus photos or photos taken at public events. This may include photos or videos where people are not easily identifiable, crowd shots, or there are reasonable expectations that attendees could appear in photos or video taken at a public event.

Photography or videography of individuals in classrooms, buildings or within any expectation of privacy should have the written approval of the individual for use of the image. If the subject is a minor under the age of 18, a parent or guardian is required to sign the form.

Contact

Contact University Photographer Jason Halley at 530-898-6114 regarding photography or Media Production Lead Morgan Schmidt at 530-898-5485 for regarding videography.