the photo story a photo story is a series of photos which tell a story -not so different from...
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The Photo Story
A photo story is a series of photos which tell a story-Not so different from ordinary photojournalism!
Much more prominent now with digital media-multiple photos, galleries, slideshows, other multimedia
Defining attributes of most photo stories:-Progressive story-Long-term coverage-Consistent theme among photos
Set of photos: CSUA Hackathon
Photo story: CSUA Hackathon
Photo Story Subjects
Event stories: shows the progression of an event-can include more than the event itself: planning, setup, cleanup,
aftermath
Profile stories: shows progression of a person/group through time-focus on some aspect that makes the person/group unique,
interesting
Trend stories: shows societal trends-most effective on current topics-can also show an aspect of society that the public doesn’t think of-doesn’t necessarily show progression, but images carry common
theme-can be presented as a profile or event story, representative of the
trend
Event Stories
Event story example:Prison Beauty Pageant
http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slideshow?articleId=USRTR2BIG5#a=1
Document entire progression of event-The event itself is the spectacle that everyone sees-Planning, setup can show more about the event organizers-Conclusion photos show the effects of the event
Trend Stories
Trend story example:Chinese Migrant Workers
http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slideshow?articleId=USRTXB71O#a=1
Lining up for Dalai Lama Tickets
http://www.dailycal.org/mediabox.php?id=283&type=slideshow
Interesting, unusual trends – breaks from ordinary public perception
Often a recent development, or related to recent events
Trend Stories
Trend story example (unknown aspect of society):Soldiers’ Recreation
http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slideshow?articleId=USRTR2BEHS#a=13
Cal Football Fans
http://www.dailycal.org/mediabox.php?id=245&type=slideshow
Interesting, unusual aspects of well-known subjects-Probe into more nuanced facets-Show something the public already knows, just with visual detail
Often not as compelling as other topics
Trend Stories
Trend story example (presented as representative profile):Battlefield Priest
http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1970495,00.html
Mrs. Munchies Late Night Food Delivery
http://www.dailycal.org/mediabox.php?id=238&type=slideshow
Cosplay
http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1969839_2084029,00.html
Like other trend stories, but profiles a person or group
Creates a stronger narrative, more consistency-especially if trend is process driven
Profile Stories
Profile story example:Blind Boxer
http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slideshow?articleId=USRTR2BGKV#a=1
Two common types: general profile and event-based profile
General profiles simply focus on the subjects’ life in general-What makes them unique?-How are they also common?
Event-based profiles chronicle the subjects’ life through an event-Like event stories, follow the progression from beginning to
end
Photo Story Captions
Captions are critical for photo stories
There is no article to provide the in-depth detail – captions must do so
Strong emphasis on the Why?
Photo Story Assignment
End of semester photo story project: due Week 14 (2010 May 4)
Produce a photo story documenting an event, trend, or person/group
For next week: come up with a photo story idea (or a few potential ones)
Some suggestions:• Student groups, people you know with interesting aspects• Trends you notice that aren’t well-known/publicized• Large upcoming events• Often ties in with profiles of organizers, participants
Previous subjects (all fair game):• Archery Decal (interesting classes)• Performances and the groups in them (ballet, theatre troupe, etc.)• ROTC students• Study habits during midterms/finals