The image transfer apparatus includes a transmission type image display device, a light source and a parallel rays generating element, and light that is irradiated from the light source, made into substantially parallel rays by the parallel rays generating element, and transmitted through the image display device to expose a photosensitive recording medium and a display image displayed on the image display screen is transferred to the photosensitive recording medium. This apparatus further includes a moving device for moving the parallel rays generating element and the image display device relatively during the transfer.