Which image would be classified as a documentary photograph? A. A soldier photographs his entire regiment sitting in a line after a war.
B. A student photographs sunlight reflecting off melting ice.
C. A professional photographer takes a family portrait in a studio.
D. A marine biologist photographs the story of a beached blue whale.
E. A photographer takes an infrared image of leaves in autumn.

D. A marine biologist photographs the story of a beached blue whale.

Explanation:

Answer A is not the correct answer, I took the test and this was the right answer for this question.

The reason that A is not the correct answer is because a soldier photographing his entire regiment sitting in a line after a war isn't necessarily for a story/documentary. It could be used in a documentary but the purpose for the picture is not because he is creating a documentary. But in answer D it states that the purpose for the marine biologist is for the story of the beached whale, that tells you that he is taking the photo to be used for the real life story of the beached whale.

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