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
The external production policy focuses on organized outside filming and photography, ordinary personal visitor photography remains subject to campus rules.
Portrait or hired shoots
External professional still photography requires a campus permit.
Commercial, brand, or film
Commercial/external photography and filming require University approval.
Drone
Campus and FAA rules apply.
Fee or rate
Still photography company flat fee $125 for up to 10 hours
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. Academic operations, buildings, trademarks, students and restricted spaces can require additional approval.