Photography & Video
University Marketing’s in-house photography and video resources are focused on initiatives that advance Butler’s brand, enrollment goals, and strategic priorities.
For all other needs, we provide self-service resources—including PhotoShelter and guidance below—to help departments create effective, on-brand content.
Butler maintains a library of approved campus photography for use in University communications. Faculty, staff, students, and members of the media can access a curated collection of images through PhotoShelter.
Visit PhotoShelter to browse and download approved Butler photography. No login is required for public collections.
All Butler photography is copyrighted by Butler University and must follow these usage guidelines:
- Images are for non-commercial use by Butler faculty, staff, students, friends of the University, and the media.
- Credit Butler University when possible.
- Images may be cropped or resized, but significant alterations require approval from University Marketing
- Users are responsible for ensuring proper use and avoiding copyright infringement.
Departments often capture their own images for websites, social media, or publications. When doing so, please follow these guidelines:
Consent and Releases
- Butler students, faculty, and staff consent to being photographed for University marketing through their enrollment or employment agreements.
- For individuals outside the Butler community, consent must be obtained before publishing photos or video.
- Minors always require a signed release form.
Download the Photo/Video Consent Form.
If a photo will appear in University publications, marketing materials, websites, or official social media channels, it is considered commercial use and appropriate consent must be obtained.
Video projects supported by University Marketing focus on initiatives that advance Butler’s brand, enrollment goals, and strategic priorities.
University Marketing does not provide video services for general event documentation or archival recording.
Most official Butler videos are published on the University’s YouTube channel, which supports the University’s website, social media, and marketing initiatives.
Videos produced by departments may be considered for publication if they meet Butler’s standards for quality, branding, and accessibility.
Requests for YouTube uploads or questions about video distribution should be directed to marketinginfo@butler.edu.
Please note: YouTube enforces strict copyright rules. Do not use music, video, or other media without permission or proper licensing.
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