Photo Essay: An Artist at Work

Follow photojournalist Paul Taggart as he photographs an artist and creates a photo essay that tells the story of his art and working environment.

Introduction

• Shooting a photo story intro

1. Meeting the Subject

• Making contact: The first call
• The meeting and first shots

2. First Day Getting to Know the Subject

• Touring the Art City space
• Capturing the subject at play
• Taking a portrait of the subject
• Evaluating the shoot plan
• Shooting into the night

3. Going Back for Essential Shots

• Reviewing the first-day images and planning
• Capturing a shot in motion to add interest
• Capturing the subject installing a sculpture

4. Finishing the Shoot

• Capturing the start of a day to complete the picture
• Reviewing the essay with the subject

Conclusion

• Evaluating your final essay