Photos, Imagery and Backgrounds
Photos and Imagery
We use photos of people having candid interactions and primarily focus on moments where the subjects are not acknowledging the camera. You can view our entire library of photos on Flickr.
Taking photos in a classroom or at a private event for marketing purposes? Use our Photo Consent and Release form to get permission from participants.
Backgrounds for Microsoft Teams and Zoom Meetings
The following backgrounds are for use in Microsoft Teams and Zoom meetings. Right-click to save the image and then follow the instructions for Zoom or Microsoft Teams (below).
Note: When used as backgrounds, the images may appear reversed on your desktop, but will display correctly to others in your meeting.
Microsoft Teams
Step 1:
- Windows: Copy your custom background into this folder:
- C:\Users\[USER]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Teams\Backgrounds\Uploads
- macOS: In macOS, select “Go to Folder” from the “Go” menu in Finder. Copy and paste the folder address below and press “Go”. The “Uploads” folder will open and you can drop your background in it.
- ~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Teams/Backgrounds/Uploads
Step 2:
- During your next Teams meeting, click on the icon with three dots in the menu bar, then click on “Show background effects”, and then select the new background.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.