subject: The Basics Of Storytelling Using Photography [print this page] The innovative digital cameras with lots of complex functions have given a new definition to photography. Basically there are two main types of photographers one of which are casual photographers who click photographs just because they enjoy it and the other ones are those who take extreme precautions while taking each and every photograph as they want each one of them to become a masterpiece.
However, no one from the both can be called a complete photographer. A perfect photographer is the one who is a combination of both types. He must possess the expertise of a professional photographer to make every click perfect and must also possess the spontaneity of a casual photographer. If you have been pursuing this hobby for a very long time and want to switch to something more innovative and interesting, then you may consider story telling by photography. As worthy as it sounds, it gives you a new platform to work upon.
Select an interesting but predictable story line
As you start working upon your photography stories, the very first step you have to take is to decide a story line. It should be something unique which nobody has ever tried to bring in front of people. But in the endeavor of making your story rare, you should not choose an exceedingly complex story line which is hard to depict through your photographs.
Focus on your subject
Depending upon the story line you choose, your composition will have a subject. It is important that your snapshots present a clear and high quality composition. For instance, you will have to consider which part of the snapshot to focus upon depending upon whether the subject is in action and other factors like how much of the background should be covered, how much light is required for a particular snapshot to create that dramatic effect, etc. You may have to face situations when you have more than one subject to cover. In such cases, you may consider taking multiple shots from different angles. One way to go about it is to split the frame into three sections in both the directions and try to keep the subject at the intersecting points.
Nevertheless you will have to arrange all the elements of the photograph in such a way that the final picture created successfully portrays the message. Another thing you have to keep in mind is to stick with the style you choose. Whichever kind of photography you select for your story, you will have to stick to it. If you want to include different types of snapshots in it like portraits, sketches, landscapes, action photographs, aerial shots or pictures of any other style, you will have to do it in such a way that the viewers are able to relate it to the story.
In the end, what matters most is how skillfully your snapshots illustrate the photography stories to make the audience spellbound.
