How to Use Photography for Great Presentations

Incorporating photos and videos into your PowerPoint decks can

greatly enhance a presentation.

Find out how

Photos and videos allow you to illustrate concepts.

SAYING “TEAMWORK” SHOWING TEAMWORK

Teamwork. Teamwork.

A strong visual becomes a memory trigger so your audience

is more likely to remember your presentation later.

Text-heavy slides can be forgettable and hard to follow.

Strong visuals help your audience retain key points.

Always look for a dominant area in the

photo you’re using—so your viewer knows

exactly where to look.

This photo lacks a dominant area.

A good photo will guide the viewer’s eyes to your main point.

Using photos with a shallow to medium depth of field can draw the viewer’s eyes

where you want it to go.

Just remember this:when selecting photos,

simplicity is the best choice.

Why does this photo work?

• Eyes are drawn to the surfer

• The line of the water guides your eyes across the page

Why does this photo work? • We’re naturally drawn to

looking at other people• Then we’ll focus on the other

visual elements and how they relate to the content

Learn more about using photos in your PowerPoint presentations, including:

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• working with transparency• removing the background from a photo• designing slides with a grid • where to find royalty-free photos