Photo Database

The effectiveness of your visual storytelling can make or break the impact of your communications. Leverage a wealth of images in the Be Boulder photographic style.

Photography Database

How to Use the Photo Database

  • Photos are searchable by keywords using the QuickFind search window at the top of the page.
  • Determine what types of photos you are looking for and use relevant words like "research," "students" or "commencement" in your search to narrow down results.
  • For a larger image preview, double click on the image thumbnail. The item ID and description of the image can be found in this preview. To close the preview, click anywhere outside the pop-up window.
  • To select photos as favorites, use the check mark button at the bottom right of the thumbnail.  To see your selections, use the selected button to the right of the QuickFind window. To deselect an image from here, click the check mark.
  • The images on this site are low resolution and are suitable for CU-related websites and PowerPoint presentations. To download low resolution images, either drag and drop the preview image to your desktop, or choose “Save Image As…” in the right click menu. Low resolution images are not suitable for use in print publications.
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to photo@colorado.edu and we'd be happy to assist you in finding the assets you need.

Access the Digital-Use Photo Database 

Using High Resolution Images

To obtain high resolution images for print use, please contact photo@colorado.edu or call 303-492-3119 for assistance. To ensure that you receive the correct image, order each image by its item ID number found in the photo database.

Copyright and Use Information

This website is provided for official University of Colorado use and should not be shared with any other party. All images are Copyright Regents of the University of Colorado and are for departmental and media editorial use only. Do not reproduce or distribute images in any fashion without prior, written permission of the University of Colorado Photography Department. All rights reserved.