There are some photo stories that get produced again and again with very little change, think outside the box with a current idea and remix it, or go with something you’ve never seen done before and see how it goes.
TELL YOUR STORY FRAMES SERIES
Remember your most important captures in a series are your first, and your last when you bring it altogether, one to draw the attention and one to close but remain in the viewer’s mind. Single images emphasise one idea, so a collection can help the idea grow to the finished goal. This is why at times developing a series of images can help you construct more of a tale and have more control over how the story develops. Sometimes a single image is all it takes to draw a bigger picture and help your viewers see the story, however, the key is getting the balance you don’t want to give them too little so the storyline is missed but equally you want to leave some element of imagination there. Get close to your subject and remain on their level to give them prominence in the frame.Ĭonsider whether you will tell your story in one single shot, a compilation of single images or a series. Whether a face in a busy crowd or a close portrait of your subject, emotion can come forward and be a prominent feature in an image no matter the background. People’s faces, for example, are the best way to depict emotion in your shot, body language in addition to this helps to reinforce this and to capture people’s action/movement also helps to bring it altogether. Also think about how you will get a constant style through your pieces to ensure they link and convey your message.Ī key element to successfully building a story in a photograph is getting individuals in your shot.
The same is with photography, consider your topic, research past projects and if you can come up with a general idea of the shots you’re looking to get. It doesn’t have to be a beginning a middle or an end, as, much like with writing a novel you will often find the author themselves doesn’t know the finale and where the story will end however will have their characters, a general theme, and voice sorted.
Below we’ve set out some of our top tips to telling a story with your photography to get you started…Īny kind of storytelling is best pursued from a plan. Looking to develop your photography more? A great way to do this is to set yourself a photography project based around a story/theme you’re interested in.
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