Welcome to the State of California

Photos

These are photo collections from California state departments.

Each photo gallery has its own photograph usage policy. If you are interested in using any of the photographs in these galleries, please contact the appropriate webmaster or department contacts.

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Photo Galleries

  • California State Capitol
    Images of the capitol and grounds.
  • Caltrans
    Selected images of California's freeway and highway system.
  • Drug and drug paraphernalia - California Highway Patrol
    Collection of photographs of drug and drug paraphernalia.
  • Historic Photos - State Library
    Browse a collection of historical daguerreotypes, posters, advertisements, portraits, and maps. Also includes a collection of Mexican War prints, stereographs, and 19th century sheet music.
  • Photos and film (old and new)
    Links to California photo collections and image archives.
  • Pic of the week - VisitCaliforniaSnow.com
    Image gallery of ski and snowing in California. Visitors can submit their photo to the site.
  • Resources Photo Library - Department of Water Resources
    Collection of agriculture, delta, energy, drought facilities, fish and wildlife, floods, levees, and other water resources photos.
  • State Parks
    Find links to photos of State parks.
  • State Symbols - California State Archives and California State Library
    Images and information on California's state insignia, such as the state animal, state tree, state flag, state motto, state rock and more.
  • Wildlife - Department of Fish and Game
    View fish, birds, and other California wildlife. Listen to sounds of the wild.

Contests

  • Coastal art and poetry contest - California Coastal Commission
    All California students, kindergarten through 12th grades, are invited to participate.
  • Coastal photo contest - California Coastal Commission
    Open to amateur photographers.
  • Fairs and expositions - California Department of Food and Agriculture
    Links to fairs and expos throughout the State. Many host photo competitions and contests.
  • Parks photo contest - California State Parks Foundation
    Display your photographs and share your experiences of visiting California's State Parks with other like-minded photographers.
  • VisitCaliforniaSnow.com
    Post your snow photos.

Other Sources

  • Museums
    Links to museums within California. Many have photo and exhibit galleries on their websites.
  • National parks - National Park Service
    Click on a national park to view park information and links to photos. Here are just a few of the photo galleries offered there:
  • Shop for photos - California State Library
    Links to an online store where you can buy or browse historical daguerreotypes, posters, advertisements, portraits, and maps.
  • U.S. Government - USA.gov
    Photos and graphics from the U.S. government.