Boulder County
Drone
Campus and FAA rules apply.
Morning golden hour
7:31 AM – 8:06 AM
Light from the SW · 6701°
Evening golden hour
5:22 PM – 5:57 PM
Light from the SW · 14276°
Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.
Checked 2026-09-14
Personal photography
Casual visitor photography is subject to venue and show rules.
Portrait or hired shoots
External professional still photography requires University approval.
Commercial, brand, or film
External commercial filming or photography requires a CU Boulder campus permit.
Drone
Campus and FAA rules apply.
Fee or rate
External still photography company flat fee $125 for up to 10 hours under CU Boulder policy
Permit path: COMMERCIAL_PERMIT
Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.
Included
Access
COMMERCIAL_PERMIT. Submit roughly 7 to 10 days in advance. Shows, projection systems, audience privacy and trademark use add restrictions.