Basics Creative Photography 02: Context and Narrative

Description

Basics Creative Photography 02: Context and Narrative introduces students to the use of context and narrative in the creation of photographic images. Many experienced photographers and artists are intuitive in their image-making process, subconsciously using their visual awareness to create, technically produce and edit their work. This ability often develops over many years and can appear misleadingly simple. Context and Narrative explores the structure and method behind the process of constructing a meaningful image, helping students to apply theories to their own photographic work, and identify the significant ingredients which together constitute a successful photograph. This book provides an inspiring look at the way in which context and narrative help shape and form photographs, from the initial idea through to the resulting polished image.

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: The Photograph
 The function of the photograph
 The photographic brief
 Context and the photograph

Chapter 2: Subject
 Choosing your subject
 You and your subject
 Research
 Preparation
 Location and time

Chapter 3: Audience
 Audience and your intention
 Presentation
 Image quality

Chapter 4: Narrative
 What is narrative?
 A series of photographs
 A set of photographs
 Collections
 Re-using old photographs

Chapter 5: Signs & Symbols
 Signs and symbols
 Photography and the moving image
 Movement in still photography
 Continuity

Chapter 6: Text
 Using text
 Photographs as text
 Text within the photograph
 Combining text with the photograph