FAQ: How do I cite an image in APA Style?

General Format for Photographs Not Connected to a Museum

Artist, A. A. (Year, Month day). Title of photograph [Photograph]. Source of photograph. https://xxxxxx

Note: Use this format to cite (but NOT reproduce) photographs or other artwork not connected to a museum. If you want to reproduce the photograph in your paper or presentation, you may need to get permission and/or include a copyright attribution statement in addition to the reference (see section 12.15 of the APA manual).

For Example

Gage, J. (2021, June 30). Monarch posing on last year's cone flower stalk [Photograph]. Flickr. https://flic.kr/p/2m8vS6E 

Corresponding In-Text Citation

(Gage, 2021)

Gage (2021)

More Examples

• APA guide - Images/Art Reference Examples (Shapiro Library)
• Artwork References This link opens in a new window (American Psychological Association)
• Clip Art or Stock Image References This link opens in a new window (American Psychological Association)

Disclaimer

This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.