Photography and Videography Guidelines

Cal Maritime’s Office of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications (PASC) seeks to ensure the highest-quality photography is used in print, digital and video for all official university marketing and communications while maintaining a safe and welcoming campus environment for the Cal Maritime community and its guests.

Photos and videos of cadets, faculty members, classes, staff members, and campus features often appear in materials used to promote Cal Maritime and its educational programs. If you would like to request that your image does not appear in Cal Maritime’s promotional materials, social media, or the website, contact the Office of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications at publicaffairs@csum.edu. This information can also be found on page 44 of the Cadet Handbook under "Photography and Videography."

No minors (under the age of 18) can be photographed unless written consent by a parent or guardian is given. This applies to visitors on campus as well.

Personal, Professional and Media Access

These guidelines relate to all forms of cameras and video recording devices for personal, professional and media access.

Photographers, videographers and anyone representing Cal Maritime’s marketing and communications staff must comply with anyone’s request not to be photographed.

Personal Access

Personal photography and videotaping are defined as capturing informal images of self, friends, and/or family.

Personal photography and videotaping are permitted on campus and within all facilities with the exception of any personal space including locker rooms and restrooms.

Personal photography used for commercial purposes is prohibited.

Professional Access

(Within academic space and other campus facilities)

Professional photography and videotaping are defined as images obtained and/or reproduced for academic purposes including class projects and/or official university marketing and communications.

Professional photography and videotaping are permitted on campus and inside facilities only with prior authorization from the Office of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications.

Media Access

Media access is defined as images obtained and/or reproduced for use by a media outlet. Proper usage includes published materials produced by the media outlet.

Media access is allowed in most university facilities with prior authorization from the Office of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications. Please contact our office to request media access.

Due to concerns for federal privacy regulations (FERPA and HIPAA) the photographer/videographer must be accompanied by a representative from the Office of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications.

Outdoor photography within the public domain is permitted.

Commercial Access

Commercial access is only allowed as permitted by Cal Maritime. As per university policy, photographers, videographers, and filmmakers must obtain written permission to reproduce any image of the university, including its name, recognizable landmarks, buildings, or other representation from the Office of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications, Administration Building, 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590. Please contact our office to begin the process.

A representative of the Office of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications will follow up on any request. Once permission is granted and dates have been arranged, you will be provided with details about check-in, parking, escorted visits and media passes if applicable.

All commercial shoots must provide proof of insurance in advance and pay rental fees. Commercial requests require a minimum of three-weeks-in-advance notice in order to complete all required paperwork.

California State University Maritime Academy reserves the right to deny access to anyone as it deems necessary.