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Photo Analysis Guide 2009

The Photograph Analysis Worksheet, developed by Dr. Rachel Serianz, guides users through a detailed examination of photographs. It encourages participants to identify elements within the image, create narratives based on observations, and reflect on the photograph's purpose and the photographer's intent. Additionally, it prompts users to consider questions raised by the image and explore ways to find answers.

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Photo Analysis Guide 2009

The Photograph Analysis Worksheet, developed by Dr. Rachel Serianz, guides users through a detailed examination of photographs. It encourages participants to identify elements within the image, create narratives based on observations, and reflect on the photograph's purpose and the photographer's intent. Additionally, it prompts users to consider questions raised by the image and explore ways to find answers.

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Photograph Analysis Worksheet

Photograph Analysis Worksheet


Developed by Dr. Rachel Serianz from the NARA Photo Analysis Sheet
[Link]
In conjunction with Bringing History Home ([Link]

Photograph Analysis
Study the photograph carefully for two minutes. Form a general impression, and then
look at specific individual items. Next, mentally divide the photograph into quadrants
(four equal sections) and study each section to see what details you might have
missed.
Stop and Source!
A. Complete the chart below with people, places, objects, and events noted in
the photograph:

People Places Objects Events

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Photograph Analysis Worksheet

B. Based on the details you have observed, tell a brief story about what is
happening in the picture. Include in your story details you imagine on the
bases of what you saw. For example, if people are speaking, what might
they be saying? Details you create based on available information are
called educated guesses or inferences.

C. Why do you think this particular photograph was presented to the public?
What were the photographer and author trying to communicate? Do you
see any evidence of the photographer's opinions or values?

D. What questions does this photograph raise in your mind?

E. How could you find answers to your questions?

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