The rejects
Who knew there was so much involved in planning a photo project… plus ten tips…
Battling with cheap blue tack and multiple images for my photography project.
My kitchen wall looks like a crime scene, and I am living and breathing these images.
How to tell a story in fewer than twenty photos…
Ten tips for sequencing
When planning a photographic sequence, consider these 10 key points:
- Define your goals for the sequence.
- Use storyboarding to plan scenes.
- Choose the right equipment for the shoot.
- Consider lighting, both natural and artificial.
- Arrange subjects and movements thoughtfully.
- Select backgrounds that support the narrative.
- Control the pacing of shots to engage viewers.
- Maintain consistent camera settings.
- Apply a uniform style in post-processing.
- Review and adjust the sequence as needed.
Here are some of the ones that didn’t make the final cut…
Great tips for sequencing! They may well change how I approach photography, at least some of the time. Sometimes, when I know I’m going to write about an experience for which I’ll have photos, I try to take photos with the story in mind. I’m sure your “rejects” will find a home.
By the way, are people aware when you take a photo of them? I’ve read that some photographers insist you should ask for permission before you snap a photo. Others argue that if you’re out in public, everyone is fair game. I’m curious because I can see both sides of the argument. My husband, for one, doesn’t want me to post any photos of him facing the camera; his face has to be obscured somehow and he’s always willing to pose to add perspective. Of course, he doesn’t have control over how other people handle photos of him taken in public. His concern is identity theft. My concern with people taking photos of me is whether I’m having a bad hair day 😉
I've never tried that process for a final project. Sometimes I need to choose the right photo to edit, and it can become difficult when you have a special affection for a "basic" photography!
Even harder, you reject a photo that is a blast for anyone around you...!