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CAPTI
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 PHOTO
CAPTIO
Also known as cutlines, are a few lines of texts
used to explain or elaborate published
photographs.
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 How to write good CaptionS In
1. photo journalism:
2. 3.
Describe something Do not start a caption
Check your facts. that isn’t obvious. with certain words

4. 6.
Identify the main
people in the photo
5. Label historical photo
Be a specific. correctly

7. 8. 9.
Use the present tense. Avoid humor when the Remember to always
photo isn’t intended to include credits and
be humorous. citations.