Photos
All three universities in the U of I System offer high-quality images for use in brochures, reports, and other printed materials as well as in presentations and on unit websites. Taking advantage of these free or low-cost resources is not only a cost-effective solution to photo needs, it is an opportunity to support campus branding through a consistent and quality visual identity.
The Urbana photo site and one of the Chicago sites require a log-in. Allow time for processing of your login request.
System offices may use these resources as well. If you need a few images for a project, contact Kirsten Ruby in University Relations (217-333-6400).
System Offices
Photos of U of I System leaders are available on the staff photos page.
University photo resources
Each university manages photo resources for their own campus. Contact those offices directly to gain access or to request a photo.
Urbana
Image Database from Public Affairs
Chicago
UIC Creative and Digital Services
UIC Marketing & Brand Management
UI Health photo gallery
Springfield
UIS photoshelter
Flickr photo repository
Stock photo source
iStock
Campus archives
University Archives on the Urbana-Champaign campus
UIC University Library Archives
UIS archives and special collections
Photo release forms & photo policies
If you are taking photos at an event and plan to use those images where someone can be identified, you should obtain a signed photo release form.
Forms and photo policies can be found at:
Urbana Public Affairs
UIC News Center
UIS Creative Services
The university forms can be modified or replicated by system units.