A phenomenological approach to the study of the self concept using photography was utilized in a counseling situation. The clients were asked to take or have taken 12 photographs in reply to "Who are you"? Clients in comparison with controls presented significantly more photographs of the past and of their family but significantly fewer photographs of themselves, activities and books. The photographic self concept permits the counselor to perceive the perceiver (the counselee) and provides additional information for understanding persons under conditions of transition. (Author)