Although it is said that a picture speaks a thousand words, the question is whether it is consumer of image always able to read these words with corresponding pictures or photos. It is the message what makes documentary photography special and stands out it from other forms of visual forms of communication. From its inception to the present day photography is by the main purposes to record the moment and preserve it from oblivion acquired its artistic and commercial impression, but also increasingly important documentary dedicate. Photographers of documentary photography tend to show a true, fair and realistic image of an event, situation or personality and thereby perpetuate a moment and send a message to the world. The purpose of documentary photography is to influence the public to encourage some socio-political change and action. In order to attract public attention, the contents of the documentary photography usually shocking and interesting. Documentary photography today is most often applied in criminology, medicine, and increasingly in journalism. Photos that are seen in the papers were taken out of context, and these show that frozen moment, with corresponding text, presented as truth. However, documentary photography seeks to credibly transfer a certain image, and thereby provide the public with real and truthful insight into events. After theoretical considerations in the practical part form of a survey is carried out testing in which the consumer connects the image and text information.