Photography is identical to language or the written word, also considered as the medium of instruction. There are many types of photography, including their functions, and it is usefully considered to operate in relation to some explanatory, interpretive, and theoretical linguistic claims. As a result, the indigenous communities in Peninsular Malaysia have been exclusively documented through documentary photography, focusing on the Bateq tribe. Documentary photography offers a straightforward and accurate photograph of people, places, objects, and events and is often used in reporting and research activities. Therefore, the main objective of the research is to develop a broad understanding of cultural traditions and sustainable living values documented in a systematic study. The lack of structured visual data obtainability in the Bateq tribe prompts this research to use qualitative data methods. This research used ethnographic methodology and ethnomethodology that required spending a whole day interacting with the community. It is expected to produce a comprehensive documentary about the way of life of indigenous sustainability through visual analysis.
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