Bard College has a large collection of imagery for use in official College publications and digital communications. We also schedule campus photography for special events. Please contact [email protected] for photo requests.
Bard College Photography and Videography Policy
Bard College does not collect photo or video release forms from members of its faculty, staff, or student body. Rather, the College assumes that members of our community will welcome involvement in the documentation of activities at Bard as the best means of marketing the College.
All photographs and video taken for Bard College are College property and may be used in promotional material produced, used, or contracted by Bard College, including but not limited to: electronic and print publications, websites, social media, classroom use, and college advertisements. The College reserves the right to take photographs and video of campus facilities and scenes, events, faculty, staff, and students for College use in any areas on campus where subjects do not have an expectation of privacy, and provided the photographs do not violate the privacy of the subject.
Any person who prefers not to appear in College photos or video must contact the Office of Communications at [email protected], detailing their preference in writing and including an easily identifiable, recent headshot. This photo will be used for identification purposes only and will be held in confidence by the Office of Communications. Bard College also requests that persons preferring not to appear in College photos or video absent themselves or otherwise make their wishes known when College-sponsored photographers or videographers are documenting activities and events. Any individual or entity wishing to engage in photography or videography for production, broadcast, or public dissemination by any means on Bard College property must obtain permission in advance from an appropriate College official. College offices or programs wishing to document events involving minors must secure signed permission from parents or guardians.
All photographs and video taken for Bard College are College property and may be used in promotional material produced, used, or contracted by Bard College, including but not limited to: electronic and print publications, websites, social media, classroom use, and college advertisements. The College reserves the right to take photographs and video of campus facilities and scenes, events, faculty, staff, and students for College use in any areas on campus where subjects do not have an expectation of privacy, and provided the photographs do not violate the privacy of the subject.
Any person who prefers not to appear in College photos or video must contact the Office of Communications at [email protected], detailing their preference in writing and including an easily identifiable, recent headshot. This photo will be used for identification purposes only and will be held in confidence by the Office of Communications. Bard College also requests that persons preferring not to appear in College photos or video absent themselves or otherwise make their wishes known when College-sponsored photographers or videographers are documenting activities and events. Any individual or entity wishing to engage in photography or videography for production, broadcast, or public dissemination by any means on Bard College property must obtain permission in advance from an appropriate College official. College offices or programs wishing to document events involving minors must secure signed permission from parents or guardians.
Using Copyright-Free Images
All persons who upload content to Bard’s websites, social media platforms, and other web-based platforms are expected to use imagery that the College has the rights to use or reproduce. At any time, you may contact [email protected] to request a Bard-approved image for use on Bard’s websites or social media. If you or someone at Bard has created a graphic for the express purpose of advertising a College event or program, you may freely use such graphics online. If, however, you are using an image not provided by the Office of Communications, then you must ensure that the image is permitted for the College’s uses.
In general, it is best to use images produced or commissioned by the College, or to ensure that the images you are using have an appropriate Creative Commons license. However, if obtaining an image from an outside source, you must contact the photographer, videographer, artist, or creator to obtain written permission for the College to use and/or reproduce the work on our websites and social media platforms. For any questions regarding these standards, please email [email protected].
Resources for Obtaining Copyright Free Imagery
In general, it is best to use images produced or commissioned by the College, or to ensure that the images you are using have an appropriate Creative Commons license. However, if obtaining an image from an outside source, you must contact the photographer, videographer, artist, or creator to obtain written permission for the College to use and/or reproduce the work on our websites and social media platforms. For any questions regarding these standards, please email [email protected].
Resources for Obtaining Copyright Free Imagery
Using AI-Generated Images
The use of AI-generated images is highly discouraged when producing content for Bard’s websites, social media, and other online platforms. The Office of Communications maintains that it is best to utilize actual photography produced or obtained by the College. AI imagery is generated by combining other materials, often without permission from the original creators, and thus opens up questions of copyright infringement. There is no replacement for quality imagery that is actually inherent to Bard, its programs, and its partners, and whatever speed or ease AI image generators provide is outweighed by the loss of institutional identity when relying on such tools.
To request Bard-approved imagery for your uses, please email [email protected].
Bard College AI Policy
To request Bard-approved imagery for your uses, please email [email protected].
Bard College AI Policy
Photography Usage and Permissions for the Media
Use the text below as a template for photo permissions on your website or in your publications.
This page contains high-resolution downloadable photos for use by members of the media for print and online promotion of Bard College and its events only. Photos may not be used for advertising or other purposes without the express written permission of Bard College. When using downloaded photos, always include photo credit information. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the use or distribution of these photos.
This page contains high-resolution downloadable photos for use by members of the media for print and online promotion of Bard College and its events only. Photos may not be used for advertising or other purposes without the express written permission of Bard College. When using downloaded photos, always include photo credit information. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the use or distribution of these photos.
Drone Policy and Request Form
To view the College’s full policy on drone usage, including the appropriate forms for usage, please use the link below.
Drone Policy and Request Form
Drone Policy and Request Form