How to sign picture in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Photograph

Sign Instructions:

Place the thumb side of your dominant hand against the palm side of your non-dominant hand.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of picture

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of picture

End of Sign

Final Frame of picture

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for picture
Curve all of your fingers to form the shape of the letter 'C'.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for picture
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Photograph

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the side of the index finger of your dominant hand touching your cheek, then move your dominant hand and place the thumb side of your dominant hand against the palm side of your non-dominant hand.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of picture

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of picture

End of Sign

Final Frame of picture

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for picture
Curve all of your fingers to form the shape of the letter 'C'.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for picture
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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