1 3. Picture This!Photo-based writing can be achieved in differentways. 2  The first step is finding a photo. 3  An educatorcan instruct students to take their own photos thatwill inspire writing or the educator can provide thestudents with images. 4  Guidelines should beestablished in order to ensure effective writing. Pictures are a greattool to use to inspire writing. 2  All students have thecapacity to write when they are given a starting point.Photos are a fantastic starting point for writers. 3  Photoscan generate ideas, trigger questions, and tell a story.