Descriptive: This photo by James St. John is of a fossil. This photo is descriptive because it not only shows the detailed structure of the fossil, but also gives insight into what life was like in the past by preserving the physical remains of an ancient organism.

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Explanatory: This photograph I took shows my neighbor demonstrating how to properly hold a bow and arrow for archery. It explains a process through visual instruction.

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Interpretive: This photograph, taken by Myron Rosenberg, depicts a baby swaddled and tied to a board. The image prompts viewers to question the photographer’s intent and reflect on the possible meaning behind it. It evokes curiosity about the cultural, historical, or symbolic context, leaving room for interpretation.

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Aesthetically Evaluative: This photograph I took is aesthetically evaluative since it beautifully showcases the sun's rays shining through a smoky forest.

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Ethically Evaluative: This photograph is of Jan Rose Kasmir confronting the American National Guard outside the Pentagon in Washington during the 1967 anti-Vietnam march. This photo was taken by Marc Riboud.

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Theoretical: This photograph I took is theoretical because I used kaleidoscopic glasses to intentionally alter and abstract the view of my stained glass flower lamp, exploring how light, color, and perception can be transformed through optical distortion.