Context and Narrative in Photography, 2nd Edition

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Context and Narrative in Photography, 2nd Edition
By Maria Short, Sri-Kartini Leet, Elisavet Kalpaxi

ISBN 9781474291170
232 Pages

However beautiful or technically dazzling your photographs might be, if they don’t tell a story, convey an idea or make your viewer stop and think, they are unlikely to make a lasting impression.Context and Narrative in Photography introduces practical methods to help you plan, develop and present meaningful, communicative images. With dozens of examples from some of the world’s most thought-provoking photographers, this is a beautiful introduction to a fascinating aspect of photography.Beginning with an exploration of different narrative techniques, you’ll be guided through selecting and developing a compelling concept for your project and how it might be conveyed either through a single image or a series of photographs. You’ll also learn ways to incorporate signs, symbols and text into your work and how to present the finished piece to best reach your audience.New to this edition are extended projects, additional exercises and discussion questions, expanded case studies, around 25% of the images and an expanded Chapter 6 on integrating text into photographic projects.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. The Photograph
The Function of the Photograph
The Photographic Brief
Context and the Photograph
Case Study
Exercises and Summary
2. Subject
Choosing Your Subject
Concept
Equipment and Materials
External Factors
Case Study
Exercises and Summary
3. Audience
Audience and Intention
Statement of Intent
The Response of the Audience
Intention, Interpretation and Context
Case Study
Exercises and Summary
4. Narrative What is Narrative?
A Series or Set of Photographs
The Single Image
Case Study
Exercises and Summary
5. Signs and Symbols Basic Theory Negotiating Signs and Symbols Enigmas and Truths Practical Techniques Case Study
Exercises and summary
6. TextUsing Text
Integrated Text
Text Within the Image
Accompanying Information
Case Study
Exercises and summary
Conclusion
Further Reading
Online Resources
Index