Draw the Photograph – Creative Drawing Worksheet

Draw the Photograph – Imagination Drawing Worksheet for Kids

Spark your little artists’ creativity with this Draw the Photograph worksheet! Kids imagine what a camera just “captured” and fill in the scene. This free printable is perfect for letting imaginations roam, practicing drawing skills, and developing narrative thinking.

What You’ll Find Inside

• An illustration of a camera outline

• A blank rectangle representing the photo frame for kids to fill in

• A prompt: “Draw the Photograph” — inviting children to create their own photo image

• Ample blank space for them to draw any scene they like

Why It’s Beneficial for Kids & Educators

• Fosters imaginative thinking — Children envision and “capture” a moment

• Encourages composition & planning — They choose what to include and how to place it

• Builds drawing confidence & skills — By creating a self-designed scene

• Flexible across themes — Could be nature, family, fantasy, city, space

• Minimal preparation needed — Just print and let kids go

How to Use It — Step-by-Step Tips

1. Print the worksheet
   Use standard paper or light cardstock for durability.

2. Warm up with discussion
   Ask: “If you had a camera, what would you photograph? Animals? Plants? A fun day?”

3. Optionally give a theme
   For example: “Underwater,” “Jungle,” “Outer Space,” “Cityscape,” etc., to guide the drawing.

4. Draw the “photo”
   Kids fill the blank rectangle with their imagined scene, thinking about foreground, background, subjects, etc.

5. Add details & captions
   Encourage them to include small details (clouds, animals, objects) and maybe write a caption or title under the photo.

6. Share & explain
   Let kids present their photographs—what they imagined, why they drew particular elements.

7. Extend it
   Create multiple versions (different camera angles), combine with writing prompts (story about the photo), or use as journal covers.

Variations & Extensions

• Photography lesson tie-in: Teach framing, rule of thirds, centering

• Story prompt: Ask kids to write a short narrative about the scene they photographed

• Themed prompts: Provide themes like “safari,” “space mission,” “ocean adventure”

• Gallery creation: Display all “photographs” as a class gallery or exhibition

• Advanced version: Older kids could sketch in pencil first, then shade or color, or add perspective

The Draw the Photograph worksheet is simple yet powerful. It gives children creative freedom to imagine and illustrate what a camera “captured,” promoting visual thinking and storytelling. Use it in art time, writing centers, or as a fun free draw activity.