<P> `` Photograph '' is a song recorded by the English singer - songwriter , Ed Sheeran , for his second studio album , × ( 2014 ) . Sheeran wrote the song with Snow Patrol member , Johnny McDaid , who had a piano loop from which the composition developed . After recording several versions with other producers , Sheeran eventually solicited help from Jeff Bhasker ; the collaboration generated a version that Bhasker further enhanced for months . The ballad derives its music primarily from an acoustic guitar , piano and programmed drums . With visually descriptive lyrics , it discusses a long - distance relationship inspired by Sheeran 's own experience of being away from his then - girlfriend while he was on tour . IDA </P>
<P> `` Photograph '' is a song recorded by the English singer - songwriter , Ed Sheeran , for his second studio album , × ( 2014 ) . Sheeran wrote the song with Snow Patrol member , Johnny McDaid , who had a piano loop from which the composition developed . After recording several versions with other producers , Sheeran eventually solicited help from Jeff Bhasker ; the collaboration generated a version that Bhasker further enhanced for months . The ballad derives its music primarily from an acoustic guitar , piano and programmed drums . With visually descriptive lyrics , it discusses a long - distance relationship inspired by Sheeran 's own experience of being away from his then - girlfriend while he was on tour . IDA </P>
what is the song photograph about by ed sheeran
what is the song photograph about by ed sheeran
a long - distance relationship inspired by Sheeran 's own experience of being away from his then - girlfriend while he was on tour
a long - distance relationship inspired by Sheeran 's own experience of being away from his then - girlfriend while he was on tour