Practical Exercises [Coming Soon]

As you become more familiar with taking everyday photos, you can start to work on the quality of your photos by learning and applying the following principles. These are simple tips designed to help you become aware of other principles that apply to photography.

Start Where You Are
Observe
Shoot What It Feels Like
Idea Starters
Shooting for Instagram
Shoot a Photo Essay
5 Object, 5 Stories
Shape
Story Structure
Stories Within Stories
Moments
Linger Longer

Photos & The Stories Behind Them [Coming Soon]

The Great Fire
The Story of Mitch & Photos
Coloring
Serendipity
Little Signatures
Mother & Son
Playground
Stumble
Christmas Memories
On Life & Dying
The Shadow of Death Looming
Wishing It Weren't SO

Photo Essay: The Great Fire

A Short Photo Essay About a Fire That Gave Way to a New Perspective

VIDEO EXAMPLE:

Here is an example of a photo essay that contains examples of photojournalistic-style / everyday photos.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

Think of an event you can capture, then create a photo essay. Photo essays can take the form of a blog post, PPT, or video.

As you take this challenge, remember to capture the journey from beginning to end: getting ready for an event, travelling, attending and returning home. Ideas include:

Going to a sporting event
Attending a wedding
Attending a wake
Going to the beach
Exploring the outdoors
An ordinary Saturday