Photography is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for researchers who wish to explore social issues. It can provide valuable data for a researcher and insights that aren't possible through more traditional qualitative research methodologies. the event of ‘visual sociology’ as a recognised branch of sociological research shows that photography is becoming an increasingly important methodological tool within the social sciences. This study sets out the most theoretical developments, including round the role of the researcher within the research process, that have allowed photography to become such a valuable aspect of science research. It explores also the various methodologies which will be adopted by photographers within a science scientific research . By providing samples of research conducted by the author around migration and gentrification, this study aims to demonstrate the worth of photography within a search context. It discusses the most issues that arise when photographers work on science projects, particularly around authenticity and ethics.