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photo for vs photo of

Both 'photo for' and 'photo of' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Photo of' is used to describe the content or subject of a photograph, while 'photo for' is used to indicate the purpose or intended recipient of a photograph.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

photo for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'photo for' is used to indicate the purpose or intended recipient of a photograph. It is often followed by a noun or pronoun to specify the target of the photo.

Examples:

  • I took a photo for my grandmother.
  • This photo is for the company website.
  • She asked me to take a photo for her portfolio.
  • He wanted a photo for his passport.
  • The photographer took a photo for the magazine cover.

Alternatives:

  • picture for
  • image for
  • snapshot for
  • photograph for

photo of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'photo of' is used to describe the content or subject of a photograph. It is followed by the noun or pronoun representing the subject of the photo.

Examples:

  • I took a photo of the sunset.
  • She showed me a photo of her new puppy.
  • He has a photo of his family on his desk.
  • Can you take a photo of us together?
  • The photographer took a photo of the city skyline.

Alternatives:

  • picture of
  • image of
  • snapshot of
  • photograph of

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