Vendor Guide: Photos
Use this guide to share important info with freelance photographers.
If you’d like to use a freelance photographer, we make it easy.
We’ll send you recommendations and help you contract vendor services that grant the university all necessary rights to the photography produced.
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Important policies
Freelancers must sign:
Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
This one-time procedure is required for HIPAA compliance.
People in your photos must sign:
Media Authorization consent form
WashU students, trainees and employees do not need to sign a consent form.
Lab environments shown in photos must comply with:
PPE policy for photos and videos
This policy is requested and enforced by the Office of the Provost and Environmental Health and Safety.
Find the big picture.
Whether you’re hiring a pro or using your phone, our photo guide will help you plan engaging photos that represent and connect.
ALL PHOTOGRAPHY RESOURCES
Media Release/Consent Forms: Photos, Video, Audio & Testimonials
Showing or quoting non-WashU people gives your message perspective. Here’s how to get permission.
PPE Policy for Photos & Video
As a top-notch institution, we follow standard safety practices, which carry through to photos and videos.
Stock Images & Photos
Thousands of WashU Medicine photos are available for use, and third-party stock photos can work in a pinch.