Photography
Our photography distinguishes the Texas A&M brand and plays a major role in how we communicate. A compelling image requires the right balance of many elements: composition, subject, lighting, equipment and more. The following guidance on photography techniques is designed to help establish a consistent and unique approach for capturing images to articulate the Texas A&M story.
Photography Resources
Use these resources to ensure your photos align with the Texas A&M brand.
Our photography distinguishes the Texas A&M brand and plays a major role in how we communicate. Whether we’re using existing photos or capturing new options, each image should fall into one of the following categories: epic, working together, portraiture, spirit or details.
A compelling image requires the right balance of many elements: composition, subject, lighting, equipment and more. This guidance on photography techniques is designed to help establish a consistent and unique approach for capturing images to articulate the Texas A&M story.
View curated galleries of photography for use on official Texas A&M University projects.
Using University-Owned Imagery
Please review the photography and video requirements listed below before utilizing any of the templates or assets provided by Texas A&M University.
Media Releases
All identifiable individuals in videos and/or photographs must sign a media release form before that media can be used. Any content made available by the Division of Marketing and Communications already has completed release forms.
Download Media Release FormsTexas A&M Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff may use university-owned content for work related to official job duties. When creating photos or video assets, that faculty or staff member is responsible for getting identifiable individuals to sign a media release form.
Texas A&M Students
Students may use university-owned content for class projects, to support or promote authorized student organizations, and other non-commercial purposes related to their role as students, and only in a manner consistent with the Texas A&M Student Rules.
Third Parties
Third parties are required to receive permission from the Office of Brand Development before using any university-owned content. Please contact Scott Oswald, program manager, with any questions related to third-party use of university content.
Have a question?
Please reach out through the contact form for questions related to photo and video projects.
Contact the Photo & Video Team