Capture Artful Moments With Your iPhone | Day 10 of 10
DAY 10: TELL A GOOD PHOTO STORY.
Whether told in images or words, a good story contains a beginning, a middle, and an end. This is true whether you’re photographing a family vacation, daily life, or an event.
A photo story can be told in a single frame or in a series of three to five (or more) shots. I like to create a shot list for my photo stories. Photograph your subject in a variety of ways in order to narrow down your story later. Use all the tips you’ve learned from days 1 through 9 to create a visually impactful tale.
To create a photo story in three frames, try this:
Frame #1: A wide expansive shot of your subject.
Frame #2: Your subject in action.
Frame #3: A detail shot.
To create a story in five frames, add a few extra shots:
Frame #1: An establishing shot (creates the setting for your story).
Frame #2: A portrait of your subject.
Frame #3: A change in perspective of your subject.
Frame #4: An action shot.
Frame #4: A detail shot.
*Remember to create an arc in your photo story and sequence it from beginning to end.
To create a story in a single frame, try this:
Show detail and context about your subject, such as an environmental portrait.