The purpose of this Project in Lieu of Thesis was to produce a photography resource guide for art educators who are interested in engaging a visual culture approach that explores the concept of identity as its central theme. The resource guide entitled Collecting Visual Traces, encourages an exploration of self in relation to visual culture and artmaking practice; examines personal connections to photography; facilitates students to express, symbolize, and explore their identity; and exposes visual culture as an influence to the making and use of images as revealed through responding to and creating photographic images.