The Herald Journal photograph collection consists of 67 boxes with 92,694 negatives 35mm and 120mm black and white and color negatives and 193 prints taken between 1969 and 1996. In many cases there are also proof sheets and photo assignments. These batches are usually of an event, person, activity, or organization from which one or two was selected to print in the newspaper.

Photographs from this collection document accidents, social and public events, organizations, buildings, government, and businesses in Cache Valley. Also included are scenic views of the area and scenes from Utah State University and public schools. The majority of these scenes are of high school and USU athletics, but there are also numerous images of student activities.

Principal Herald Journal photographers included Diane Bush, Ron Bingham, Dan Miller, Peter Schropp, and Doug Lind. Some photos appear to be submitted from USU students for a photography course.