🧵 4 ways of storytelling

4 Ways to Instill Storytelling Elements Into Your Photography [Home]( A photograph with a strong story element will always command a viewer’s attention which makes storytelling a powerful tool for creative photographic expression. Creating stories with your photographs is the difference between someone wanting to stare at your images or simply letting their eyes drift right past them. You essentially have four ways to instill storytelling elements into your photography: 1) Choice of subject The subject you choose lays the foundation on which your story is created. Something that catches your attention is usually a good place to start. 2) Choice of camera angle and perspective (lens) Where you take the photograph from – including the camera angle – sets the perspective for the image and affects the mood conveyed. 3) Choice of composition If your images lack an organized and well-thought-out composition, the chances are good that your viewer will not get your intended message (story). 4) Choice of post-production Post-production can significantly alter the storytelling effect of an image to help reinforce the message you want to convey. The next time you want to add a storytelling element into your photography, keep the above ideas in mind for a better result! You can read more about how each of the above works in detail in chapter 5 of the [Effective Storytelling]( guide by Kent DuFault. If you’d like to learn the secrets to leveraging storytelling in your photography and propel your photos onto a whole new level, we recommend you check it out. Take a look at it [here](. Happy shooting! Cheers, Brett   P.S – Storytelling with photos not your thing? Here's 3 other ways we can help: - Take this [30 Second Quiz]( to find out the #1 thing holding your photography back. - Grab our [Free Photography Cheat Sheets]( that will help you understand the basics. - Join our free [Weekly Photography Challenge]( group to spark your creativity and share your work.       [ Want a quick way to learn the basics of photography? Grab our best-selling collection of cheat sheets: [The Snap Cards]( If you missed out on your set last time, they’re available again and on-sale right now. Plus there's a sweet bonus that expires at midnight. Don't miss out! [Download Here →]( Thank you for supporting Photzy! We're so glad you're here. Our mission is to help you explore your creative side, through photography. As a small community-led team, email is a crucial way for us to keep in touch. We regularly send out free tutorials, photo tips, inspiration, and store discounts. Never want to hear from us again? Break our lil hearts and [unsubscribe](. Or tell us how we can improve [here](mailto:cservice@photzy.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20your%20email). [Made with ♥ at Level 2 11 York St Sydney Australia]( Copyright © 2012 – 2023 Photzy Pty Ltd. [All Access Pass]( | [Free Quiz]( | [Advertise](