Meet the photo. Quickly scan the photo. What do you notice first? Type of photo (check all that apply): Portrait Landscape Aerial/Satellite Action Architectural Is there a caption? Yes No Observe its parts. List the people, objects, and activities you see. People Objects Activities Write one sentence summarizing this photo. Try to make sense of it. Answer the following questions as best you can. Who took this photo? Where is it from? When is it from? What was happening at the time in history this photo was taken? Why was it taken? List evidence from the photo or your knowledge about the photographer that led you to your conclusion. Use it as historical evidence. What did you find out from this photo that you might not learn anywhere else? What other documents, photos, or historical evidence are you going to use to help you understand this event or topic? Adapted from the National Archives and Records Administration’s Photo Analysis Worksheet. 7 Photo Analysis Sheet Event Family Panoramic Posed Candid Documentary Selfie Other