Photo Analysis Worksheet

Observations

What can you tell by looking at the photo? Is there an emotional response to the photo?

Is the photograph in black and white or color?

List all of the things (people, places, things) that you
can see in the photograph:

Is there a caption or citation?

If so, what does the caption/citation say?

What can you learn from the caption/citation?

Descriptions

Summarize the photograph in a few sentences: Where was the photograph taken?

Who took the photograph?

When was the photograph taken?

What evidence do you have to support your

answers above?
 Hypothesis

What do you think is the purpose of the What would be a good title for this
photograph? photograph? If there is already a title, rename
it.

Do you think the photographer had a message

beyond just capturing the image? Explain your Write one unanswered question you still have
answer. after viewing this photograph.