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Photo Essay Shot Selection
Paul Hayes, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Littleton | NH | USA | Posted: 6:41 PM on 07.22.11 |
->> Hey everyone. Putting together a photo essay this summer and wanted to get your thoughts on shot selection.
For those of you familiar with these types of project, do you select shots from a check list of sorts (wide angle, mid range, close up, action, etc.), do you let the material dictate selection, or do you do a little bit of both?
I have consciously attempted to take a variety of shots using different lenses, techniques, etc. and have already set some aside for consideration (although I still have more to shoot).
Anyway, any thoughts you might have on the matter would be welcome. Thanks. |
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Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Houston | Texas | USA | Posted: 6:55 PM on 07.22.11 |
->> Whats the story/essay about?
Where are the pictures?
Can't do much without knowing and seeing those two things.
I would look here for more guidance.
http://www.michaelddavis.com/ |
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Dallas | TX | US | Posted: 7:15 PM on 07.22.11 |
->> I think what would be helpful for students and such (or folks just wanting to learn more) is that, yes, there's a formula, but it ebbs and flows greatly based on the content available and the narrative one's trying to weave.
So, that's the long way of agreeing with "P-Fal." It would be nice if you could clue us in a bit more as to what the story's focus is; bonus if you can share some images.
And to answer your questions (although it seems redundant with what I just stated):
"do you let the material dictate selection, or do you do a little bit of both?"
Yes, and yes. Like anything in art, it's all relative.
Best of luck,
- gerry - |
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