The photos we save and the photos we take show what we care about and hope to preserve, what moves and mystifies us, the people, places, stories and experiences that bring meaning into our lives. Writing from photos allows us to approach our pictures as works of art, with an artist’s perception of revelations worthy of development into creative prose and poetry. Writing from personal photos allows us to express the truth of what we feel––and know––and haven’t said, as we capture the beauty and deeper meaning of an image. Whether you’re writing poetry or prose, memoir or a blog, family history or a monologue, your personal photos will be an excellent prompt to compelling writing. Bring a personal photo to write from.
