Photo and Images Policy and Resources

Important information for members and leaders about The Mountaineers photo policies.

Select images showing proper safety equipment when applicable such as helmets on climbs and backcountry skiing and life vests for sea kayaking.
No photos of dogs in national parks (or where illegal) and dogs on hikes must be on a leash.
Do not use images that poorly reflect the organization (use discrimination).
Do not use images with borders.

Use only images that The Mountaineers has been given permission to use from the photographer and those in the photo itself who are facing the camera and recognizable – no images “just found on the web.”
Credit all photographers unless agreed upon from the photographer that there will be no credit given in that instance.

Most images to be used on a landing page should be at least 400 pixels on one side. They should be rectangular, but the aspect ratio isn't critical. It's best not to exceed 3x5 (portrait) or 5x3 (landscape).
Landing page banner-style lead images should be 786 x 370 pixels.
Branch "home page" banner-style lead images must be 975 x 370 pixels.
Full page-width screen capture images for How To pages should be 660 pixels wide and as high as needed to maintain their aspect ratio. Make screen captures small enough to take up minimal space, but large enough so that they are readable.
Badge images should be square, 444x444 pixels, and look good when scaled down to 64x64 pixels.
Portlet header icons should be no more than 40 pixels on either dimension and can be square or rectangular.
In general, make sure the image looks good in use after uploading.

List photographer credit as "Photo by..." if you know the photographer, or "Photo courtesy of..." if you don't know the photographer but do know who provided the photo.
If photographer credit is unknown, say "Photo credit unknown."

If I took the picture can I use it on my course or activity or flier promoting the Mountaineers event I am organizing?

Does it matter if I can see the person's face?

Does it matter if the people in the photos aren't Mountaineers members or the that the trip isn't a Mountaineers activity?

Maybe. All individuals in the photo must have signed their Mountaineers waiver, which grants The Mountaineers permission to use photos they may be featured in. Per general copyright law, we can use a photo of a person if we can't see their face (like the back of their head). If participants' faces are recognizable, they must have either granted you permission or signed their Mountaineers waiver.

How do I get permission for a photo to be used?

You have permission to use photos of Mountaineers outings in official Mountaineers marketing

How do I submit a photo to the magazine or for other Mountaineers publications?

How do I submit a photo for a route/place?

Email info@mountaineers.org with the email subject as the name of the route/place and attach the image to the email.

I am a Mountaineers leader, where can I find logos to use on my publications, fliers and powerpoint presentations?