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Using Photos

Guidance for using photos on brynmawr.edu.

What Images Can I Use on brynmawr.edu?

All photos used on brynmawr.edu must be owned by Bryn Mawr College or in the public domain, sized and formatted for the web, and must meet accessibility guidelines. In general, the use of photos or images found via Google search, from news websites, or otherwise downloaded or copied from the web is prohibited by copyright law and by College policies unless the image is royalty-free or used under a license such as Creative Commons. 

The College's Website Policy and Copyright Policy guide the use of copyrighted works. 

Website Policy Copyright Policy

Photo Resources

Restrictions or license parameters may apply.

  • SmugMug - Use our Request Form to contact Communications if you are looking for a specific image, need guidance on image use, or need to request a photographer.
  • Public Domain section of Creative Commons
  • Pixabay
  • iStock - If you need stock images for your web section, contact College Communications using our Request Form. College Communications has an iStock account, a pay-as-you-go bank of high-quality images. 

Sizing, Dimensions, and Format

The basics on how to use images:

Accessible Complex Images (Graphics and Charts)

When using a graphic, chart, infographic, or other complex image that contains detailed information, alt text should be used. In addition, if that information is not completely conveyed in alt text (see below), the information must also be included in text either on the page or elsewhere on the site. This Admissions infographic is such an example.

Also, complex images containing a lot of information should be avoided in carousels with multiple images when possible because of the limited time the user has to view the image before it rotates.

Alt Text

Alternative text accompanying an image helps provide information for users who need screen readers because of visual or cognitive disabilities. It's a crucially important component of web accessibility. 

Questions?

Reach out to Communications using our Request Form.

Request Form

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