How do I cite myself as the author of a photograph in MLA?

Answer

When citing yourself as the author of a photograph, the photograph must be publicly available.

To cite a photograph you took in MLA style, include the following information:

  • The author
  • The title of the photograph or a description
  • The container (where the photograph can be viewed)
  • The location (URL)

Formatting a citation for a photograph you took in MLA style should follow the structure below:

Format:

Author Last name, Author First Name. "Title or Description." Container, URL.


If the photograph is not publicly available, you can include it directly in your assignment and create a label for the photograph.

Format:

Figure 1. Title. Location

Example:

Figure 1. Ralph King Building. Edmonton.

NOTE: In this case, you do not need to indicate yourself as the author because it is assumed.

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