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Telling Stories in Pictures: A Guide to Creating a Photo Story

Offered By: Skillshare

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Photography Courses Photo Editing Courses Research Skills Courses Ideation Courses Visual Storytelling Courses

Course Description

Overview

In this class, Documentary Photographer and Photojournalist, KC Nwakalor breaks down the process of creating a photo story sharing detailed processes from start to finish. Having worked with numerous International publications and NGOs, he shares techniques that will keep you ahead of your pack as a budding photographer looking to produce meaningful personal stories or commissioned work for clients.

You will learn:

  1. Ideation - Come up with interesting story themes and consider accessibility.
  2. Research - Conduct primary research and learn effective interviewing techniques.
  3. Preparing to Shoot - Sketch photo ideas, draft a shot-list, and pack for your shoot. 
  4. Analyze & Edit Your photos - Make crucial decisions about selecting, arranging, and editing your shots.
  5. Get Your Work Seen - Learn different ways to share your work. 

This class is for anyone that wants to tell impactful visual stories using multiple still pictures to form a cohesive photo story.

Let your creative journey begin.


Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Project Overview
  • Storytelling For Change
  • Ideation
  • Research
  • Preparing to Shoot
  • Editing and Analyzing Photos
  • Curating Your Photostory
  • Getting Your Work Seen
  • Conclusion

Taught by

KC Nwakalor

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