<Table> <Tr> <Td> "Bloodstream" (2015) </Td> <Td> "Photograph" (2015) </Td> <Td> "Lay It All on Me" (2015) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> "Bloodstream" (2015) </Td> <Td> "Photograph" (2015) </Td> <Td> "Lay It All on Me" (2015) </Td> </Tr> <P> "Photograph" is a song recorded by the English singer - songwriter, Ed Sheeran, for his second studio album, × (2014). Sheeran wrote the song with Snow Patrol member, Johnny McDaid, who had a piano loop from which the composition developed . After recording several versions with other producers, Sheeran eventually solicited help from Jeff Bhasker; the collaboration generated a version that Bhasker further enhanced for months . The ballad derives its music primarily from an acoustic guitar, piano and programmed drums . With visually descriptive lyrics, it discusses a long - distance relationship inspired by Sheeran's own experience of being away from his then - girlfriend while he was on tour . </P> <P> The song received generally positive commentary from critics, who noted the lyrics and Sheeran's use of imagery . "Photograph" served as the fifth and final single from the album . It reached the top five on the main singles charts in more than five countries . In the US, where it peaked at No. 10, "Photograph" became the third single from the album to have reached within the top ten . In the UK, it reached No. 15 and has since been certified platinum for sales of 600,000 units . The single has also been certified double platinum in Australia and Canada, and platinum in New Zealand and Italy . </P>

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