Assignment 5: Designing a Photographic Essay

A photographic essay is a set or series of photographs that are intended to tell a story or evoke a series of emotions in the viewer. It allows the photographer to tell more than what is possible with a single image. Essays can range from purely photographic (no text) to photographs with captions, small texts or full text essays accompanying them. Photo essays are typically either thematic (addressing a specific topic or issue) or narrative (tells a story, usually in chronological sequence). 

The assignment:

Create a series of photographs that work together to conceptualize a theme or story idea. You should have at least 5 photos in your series.  

Write an introduction paragraph to begin the photo essay, and a caption for each photograph in the series. Include a description of what you are trying to communicate about the subject and why you found this subject matter interesting.

Choose one of the concepts listed below, or create your own, and discover your own essay through the lens of your camera.

Photo Essay #1: Document a Local Event. 

Photo Essay #2: Exhibition. 

Photo Essay #3: Transformation (Short-term). 

Photo Essay #5: A Day in the Life. 

Photo Essay #6: Raise Awareness. 

Photo Essay #7: Turn a Day Out into Reportage. 

Photo Essay #8: Give Meaning to Street Photography. 

Photo Essay #9: Neighbors. 

Photo Essay #10: Education. 

Concept and text by Jeremiah Gilbert and Rebecca Cauchon

http://improvephotography.com/30816/10-ideas-creative-photo-essays/

Due date:  Concept posted with explanation of your visuals - November 18

                  Final images posted - November 22