How to Cite a Image or Photograph in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite photographs, artwork, charts, and online images in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
AMA Reference List Format
Here is the standard AMA format for citing a image or photograph in your reference list:
Artist/Creator AA. Title of Image. Year. Medium. Museum/Site, Location. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL
AMA Example for a Image or Photograph
A complete AMA reference for a image or photograph, formatted by the official AMA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
1. Moreau C. Study at the Window. City Museum of Art; 1974. https://www.example.org/collection/study-at-the-window
Matching in-text citation: 1
AMA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
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Narrative
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Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Include the creator, title, year, medium, and location.
- For online images, include the accessed date and URL.
- References are numbered consecutively.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your image or photograph.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA requirements.
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