In the presence of visual culture communication, the creative talents of photography become the core driving force of the development of the cultural creative industry. As the main position of talent training, the university library provides unique support for the cultivation of college students’ creative ability in photography by relying on its rich resource reserve, diversified service space, and open sharing mechanism. This study addresses the practical challenges in photography talent cultivation at higher education institutions. By leveraging the unique advantages of university libraries in resources, space, and services, it proposes an innovative talent development model for photography students. The framework is structured around four key dimensions: defining training objectives, restructuring curricula, establishing practical platforms, and optimizing evaluation mechanisms. This approach aims to provide actionable strategies for enhancing the quality of photography education and expanding library services, thereby supporting the growth of photography professionals.