> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/brand-guidelines/photos-and-illustrations.md).

# Photos and illustrations

Photography and illustrations serve to visually communicate Grant.gov's story, values, and personality.

The impact of Grants.gov's purposeful investments comes alive in our compelling photo library.

Each image paints a vivid picture of how Grants.gov is successfully empowering individuals and organizations across the world and delivering real-world results. The photos highlight the multifaceted nature of the grants ecosystem – from students pursuing innovative research, to community initiatives tackling the lack of clean water, to organizations improving outcomes for seniors. Photos are organized around the following categories:

* Agriculture
* Arts
* Business
* Community
* Family
* HHS Grants Team
* Infrastructure
* Justice
* Nature
* Portraits
* School
* Science & Technology

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## Color & Photography

When choosing a photo, look for things in the image that closely match a color in our palette. This will be the most harmonious way of situating a photo in our brand identity. Make sure there’s enough contrast between the image and background color.

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## Additional Don’ts

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Don't crop inappropriately.</td><td><a href="https://4039545949-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPm7UEzeiS1tbLCV1SFRu%2Fuploads%2F8Cqvm3e4gdbPuIyCM13P%2Fsimpler%20grants%20photos%20do%20not%20crop%20inappropriately.png?alt=media&amp;token=22f70af8-f21e-481c-b599-6dd16314b268">simpler grants photos do not crop inappropriately.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Don't use low-res photos.</td><td><a href="https://4039545949-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPm7UEzeiS1tbLCV1SFRu%2Fuploads%2F7yZBI8rkW8I9iy537jXz%2Fsimpler%20grants%20photos%20do%20not%20use%20low%20res%20photos.png?alt=media&amp;token=f33cd58a-e2c1-43f9-8ca3-def176ee386a">simpler grants photos do not use low res photos.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Don't use AI-generated imagery.</td><td><a href="https://4039545949-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPm7UEzeiS1tbLCV1SFRu%2Fuploads%2FZ0ZxNw03OTbfkLbQ5HHV%2Fsimpler%20grants%20photos%20do%20not%20use%20AI-generated%20imagery.png?alt=media&amp;token=f10d5c87-fe9e-4c6d-b668-8ab8eb0a00dc">simpler grants photos do not use AI-generated imagery.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Don't use distracting or off-topic imagery.</td><td><a href="https://4039545949-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPm7UEzeiS1tbLCV1SFRu%2Fuploads%2FFV4nPSuT7kUFOUaRiEUW%2Fsimpler%20grants%20photos%20do%20not%20use%20distracting%20or%20off-topic%20imagery.png?alt=media&amp;token=e9018c4d-1256-4865-b22a-6ecd67cae83d">simpler grants photos do not use distracting or off-topic imagery.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>