The lyrics explore how "loving can hurt" but also how photographs allow people to "freeze time" and keep their loved ones close when physically apart.
Several versions exist on YouTube , typically featuring simple, atmospheric visuals that focus on the text to highlight the song's "storytelling" nature. Ed Sheeran - Photograph (Lyric Video)
Ed Sheeran wrote the song in 2012 while on tour with the band Snow Patrol . The lyrics explore how "loving can hurt" but