How to Cite an Image in APA (7th Edition)

How to cite an image or photograph in APA 7th edition.

Images are cited with the artist/creator as author. Include [Photograph] or [Illustration] in brackets.

APA 7th Edition Format

Creator, A. (Year). Title of image [Photograph]. Museum/Site. URL

Example Citation

Adams, A. (1941). Moon over Half Dome [Photograph]. Ansel Adams Gallery. https://anseladams.com

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Quick APA Rules

  • Author: Lastname, F. I.
  • Up to 20 authors listed
  • No author → title first
  • No date → (n.d.)
  • Books/journals → italicized
  • DOI: https://doi.org/…
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