Photo captions are often the first elements of a publication to be read. Writing photo captions is an essential part of the news photographer’s job. A photo caption should provide the reader basic information needed to understand a photograph and its re

Even if a picture is worth a thousand words, it still needs a caption to draw readers, provide context and tell the story. Here are some tips for writing effective captions.

To write good captions in photojournalism, always write in the present tense and strive to be as specific as possible. Be sure to accurately identify individuals in the photos and include the necessary credits and citations when applicable. Avoid writing