The use of images in social research has emerged as a significant method to understand and interpret social realities, offering insights that traditional textual or quantitative methods may overlook. Visual methods allow researchers to access and analyze aspects of society that are often tacit, culturally specific, or emotionally nuanced. Images, whether photographs, videos, drawings, or digital media, serve as both data and tools for communication, bridging the gap between lived experience and analytical interpretation. One of the most important uses of images in social research is their ability to capture everyday life and social interactions in a way that is immediate and tangible. Unlike interviews or surveys, which rely on participants’ verbal articulation, images provide a form of representation that can reveal unspoken social norms, behaviors, and environments. For example, photographs documenting urban spaces, housing conditions, or public gatherings can help researchers identify patterns of social inequality, segregation, or collective behavior. These visual records often highlight details that might be missed in textual accounts, such as spatial arrangements, gestures, or material culture, providing a multidimensional understanding of society. Images also serve as tools for participatory research, particularly in community-based or ethnographic studies. Methods such as photo-elicitation, participatory photography, or visual diaries empower participants to represent their own experiences and perspectives, rather than having them interpreted solely by researchers. In photo-elicitation, for instance, participants respond to images presented by the researcher or share their own photographs, prompting deeper reflection and discussion. This approach not only democratizes the research process but also uncovers meanings and social realities that may not emerge through conventional interviews. Participants’