  {"id":104,"date":"2026-01-05T09:57:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/communications-marketing\/?page_id=104"},"modified":"2026-08-25T12:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T17:49:49","slug":"photography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/communications-marketing\/brand-hub\/design-resources\/photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">91心頭利<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good photography is essential to communicating 91心頭利&rsquo;s&nbsp;<strong>place, personality and purpose<\/strong>. Communications and Marketing coordinates regular photo shoots to build and maintain a centralized digital asset library that represents all aspects of the university. Photos submitted by academic and administrative units may also be reviewed for inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating university photography, the goal is to represent&nbsp;<strong>authentic engagement and inspired learning<\/strong>&nbsp;&mdash; students, faculty and staff actively participating in meaningful work in classrooms and labs, on campus, in the field and throughout the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photography should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feel&nbsp;<strong>authentic and honest<\/strong>, never staged or overly posed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be&nbsp;<strong>bright and natural<\/strong>, without excessive saturation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use&nbsp;<strong>shallow depth of field<\/strong>&nbsp;and shoot-through techniques to guide attention and create visual warmth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To reinforce Bemidji State&rsquo;s emphasis on experiential learning and sense of place, photography should highlight&nbsp;<strong>real environments<\/strong>&nbsp;&mdash; labs, forests, lakes, studios, classrooms and community settings. Thoughtful angles and perspective add energy and realism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northwest Technical College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Photography plays a critical role in communicating Northwest Technical College&rsquo;s focus on&nbsp;<strong>hands-on learning, technical excellence and career readiness<\/strong>. Communications and Marketing coordinates regular photo shoots to ensure the college&rsquo;s image library reflects its programs, students and learning environments. Units may submit photos for consideration in the centralized asset library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NTC photography should emphasize&nbsp;<strong>active learning and real-world application<\/strong>&nbsp;&mdash; students engaged in labs, shops, classrooms and field environments that reflect career-focused education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photography should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capture&nbsp;<strong>real moments<\/strong>, not posed demonstrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use&nbsp;<strong>natural, balanced lighting<\/strong>&nbsp;with accurate color representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight tools, technology and environments central to each program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong on-brand photography clearly shows&nbsp;<strong>what students do<\/strong>&nbsp;at NTC and how learning connects directly to the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photo Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Images housed in the OCM digital asset management system are available for use by the campus community in digital and print communications, marketing materials and other official promotional uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to the OCM&rsquo;s image library is protected and limited to authorized users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portraits and Profiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Portraits should be photographed in&nbsp;<strong>program-relevant environments<\/strong>&nbsp;whenever possible. Subjects should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clearly framed and visually dominant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confident and approachable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera-aware to establish connection and credibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be mindful of background objects and settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photo Shoots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Communications and Marketing coordinates scheduled photo shoots across programs and facilities. Suggestions for subjects, locations or program features may be submitted to Communications and Marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photo Releases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All students, faculty and staff featured in photos used for college and university promotion &mdash; whether on the websites, in print or in marketing materials &mdash; must complete an approved Minnesota State media release form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions about photo usage or releases, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/communications-marketing\/staff\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"129\">Communications and Marketing.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>91心頭利 Good photography is essential to communicating 91心頭利&rsquo;s&nbsp;place, personality and purpose. Communications and Marketing coordinates regular photo shoots to build and maintain a centralized digital asset library that represents all aspects of the university. Photos submitted by academic and administrative units may also be reviewed for inclusion. 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