How to Credit a Photo in MLA

Research papers are often enhanced by the use of a photograph as a reference. Just as you need to cite book, article or electronic sources, you should also cite a photograph. MLA (Modern Language Association) notes that photographs can be cited in three different ways. The first is to cite a photo based on its location, the second cites photos based on the book they appear in and the final citation method is if you found the photograph through an online source.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

    • 1

      Cite a photo from an institution with the name of the photographer, the title of the work, the date it was taken (if known), the museum or gallery's name and the location. Use "n.d." for an unknown date on the photo. For example: Adams, Ansel. Yosemite. N.d. Musee du Louvre, Paris.

    • 2

      Cite a photo found in a book with the same information as the first step but add the title of the book, the book authors, publication information and page numbers. For example: Adams, Ansel. Rose and Driftwood. 1933. The Smithsonian, Washington DC. Ansel Adams Photographs. 3rd ed. By John Smith. Chicago: Photography Publishers. 238. Print.

    • 3

      Cite photos from electronic sources as you would cite a photo at a gallery and add the name of the website, the medium and the date you accessed the photo. For example: Adams, Ansel. Clearing Winter Storm. 1935. Stieglitz Gallery, New York. History of Ansel Adams. Web. 24 July 2011.

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