Photo Essay: Telling a Family Story

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Photography Courses Storytelling Courses Portrait Photography Courses Photojournalism Courses

Course Description

Overview

Follow photojournalist Paul Taggart as he explores the unique challenges behind shooting photo stories about family members.

Syllabus

Introduction

Introduction

1. Shooting Volunteer Work and Family Time

The plan and approach for the essay
Documenting a volunteer job
Taking a portrait in the observatory
Shooting the prep work for the family dinner
Father-daughter portrait at the observatory at night
Reviewing the images from day one

2. Documenting a Hobby

Shooting a hobby: Off-road trucking
Documenting the unexpected event with the family
Reviewing the images from the off-road shoot

3. Finishing with Portraits and Scenes of Daily Life

Taking a more traditional approach to the portrait
Documenting important events in daily life
Working in some action and light in the welding shot
Evaluating images and creating the final essay
Slide show of photos

Taught by

Paul Taggart

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