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Before you shoot
Secure consent from identifiable subjects, and tell them where the images will be used. For minors in Basic Education, parental or guardian consent is required.
Photography Guidelines
Consent and Privacy:
Photographs of identifiable students, employees, and community members are personal information under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).
This section establishes the technical and aesthetic standards for all imagery to ensure a consistent institutional visual language.
Exterior Shots
Ensure balanced exposures where highlights are not “blown out” and shadows retain recognisable detail.
Use wide-angle perspectives to capture the grandeur and atmosphere of the campus. Incorporate strong leading lines in pathway shots, and maintain symmetrical, structured framing for iconic architectural landmarks.
Complement wide shots with selective close-ups of textures, materials, and specific points of interest to differentiate locations while remaining on-brand.
Photographing People
Subjects should appear natural, relaxed, and engaged. Avoid stiff, traditional posing in favour of candid, “in-the-moment” captures. As a general rule, subjects should not look directly into the camera lens.
Our portrait style features varied framing, ranging from clean, studio-lit medium shots with neutral backgrounds to environmental full-body shots that provide context. Group photography should feel authentic, capturing the energy of the community in their natural campus environment.
Before you publish
Use images only for the purpose consented to. A photograph taken for a college event is not automatically cleared for an admissions campaign.
If in doubt
Coordinate with MCO before publication rather than after. Consent forms are available on request.
Need photography?
MCO coordinates photo and video projects for University units. Send your request — with the date, location, purpose, and where the images will be used — to mco@dlsud.edu.ph.
Marketing and Communications Office
Every application of the DLSU-D identity is reviewed here. Send us what you are planning and we will tell you what it needs.
Contact Information
Marketing and Communications Office
Every application of the DLSU-D identity is reviewed here. Send us what you are planning and we will tell you what it needs.
 | ERMAC Bldg., De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, Philippines, 4115 |
 | mco@dlsud.edu.ph |
 | Cavite Line: +63 (46) 481.1900 Manila Line: +63 (2) 8779.5180 Local: 3031 |
