We will cover:

• The difference between a photo series and a photo essay
• How to build a narrative arc with beginning, middle and end
• The four essential shot types every photo essay needs
• How to storyboard your project before shooting
• How to ensure each image earns its place in the story

By the end of this class, you will have created a structured storyboard for your own photo essay using a practical worksheet provided in the resources.

What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between a photo essay and a photo series
• The anatomy of a visual story
• How to use the 5Ws and H in visual storytelling
• The four essential shot types: portrait, environmental, detail and action
• How to structure an 8-frame storyboard
• How to sequence images for narrative impact
• How to refine and strengthen your story before production

Who This Class Is For:

• Beginner to intermediate documentary photographers
• Photographers who want to improve their storytelling skills
• Photojournalists looking to structure stronger narratives
• Anyone working on a personal or documentary project
• Photographers who feel their work lacks narrative clarity