Explain what the viewer is seeing without repeating the obvious. This worked guide uses a small reproducible example so you can check the result before adapting it to your own task.
Prima di iniziare
- A selected photo set
- Known facts about the images
Guida passo passo
Identify the purpose
Decide whether the captions explain a process, tell a trip story or document a product. Use that purpose to choose useful details.
Write the main fact first
State what the image shows in a short sentence. Include a date or location only when it matters and is known accurately.
Add the detail the image cannot explain
Describe the step, context or observation that helps the viewer understand the image. Separate a personal impression from a factual claim.
Check names and privacy
Verify spellings and remove unnecessary private information. Do not invent an identity, location or product feature from appearance alone.
Read the set in order
Check that captions use a consistent tone and do not repeat the same sentence. Shorten any caption that obscures the useful point.
Consigli e risoluzione dei problemi
- For tutorials, place the caption beside the step it explains.
- Alternative text serves an accessibility purpose and may differ from a visible caption.
Domande frequenti
How should I adapt this guide to my situation?
Begin with the small example, use the instructions for your actual materials or equipment, and change one thing at a time so the result can be checked.
What should I check before finishing?
Check that captions use a consistent tone and do not repeat the same sentence. Shorten any caption that obscures the useful point.
