Visual storytelling aims to convey narratives through imagery, enhancing emotional engagement and understanding by combining visuals with text and sound.
Documentary Photography
Documentary photography emerged as a means of recording social and political events. It has its roots in crisis photography and the reporting of historical events. Names such as Dorothea Lange have left a lasting mark on the genre, providing authentic and often emotional insights into individual fates and social conditions.
Key features
Narrative power: Images should tell a story and offer a real, often unvarnished view of social or political realities.
Authenticity and context: The emphasis is on unstaged shots and documentary scenes.
Series and project work: Series of images are often used to document complex issues or developments over time.
Technical and artistic approaches
Technique: Rugged, easy-to-use camera technology is usually used to allow flexibility on location. Settings such as aperture and ISO often play a role in creating authentic images in varying light conditions.
Artistic approach: Natural lighting, minimally staged situations and an emphasis on the documentary moment are central. The composition of the images is strongly influenced by the need to depict reality as unadulterated as possible, while subtle artistic choices enhance the expressiveness of the images.
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A woman smoking.
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A view through a window.
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A city at night.
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A city at night.
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A man harvesting in the field.
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Women harvesting in the field.
Documentary 2
Indian celebrations on the Ganges.
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Indian celebrations.