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Images and Photos
Photography can be a critical element of your project. If you need photographs, we encourage you to peruse our selection of photographs of Penn’s campus - offered to members of the Penn Community at no charge for University projects. You may also decide to use an outside photographer. We have a list of photographers that are used widely across campus. Another option is to purchase images and photography online. Details on all these options are provided below.

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Penn’s free photo library

University Communications has a Flickr stream site where you can download Penn images. 

Click here to access the site.

Photographers

If you plan to hire a photographer, please note the following University policies: We can provide you with a list of photographers who are frequently used around campus and who are familiar with our policies.

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Stock Images and Photographs

Instead of hiring a photographer, you can purchase photos, illustrations, video, audio and flash from on-line companies. Creating an account is free. You may then purchase credits on a pay-as-you-go basis or through subscription plans.

Suggested sites:

Getty Images  – for Royalty-Free images (unlimited use licenses) & Rights Managed images (licensing is based on usage)

istock  – for Royalty-Free images (unlimited use licenses)

Jupiter Images  – for Royalty-Free images (unlimited use licenses)