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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.
Teamwork.
Teamwork.
SAYING “TEAMWORK” SHOWING 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:
• working with transparency
• removing the background from a photo
• designing slides with a grid
• where to find royalty-free photos
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