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PHOTO STORIES 4 SHOT 4—CLOSE-UP SHOT

On assignment, photographers should seek to cover the photo story—a collection of images that convey the nature A close-up shot focuses on one activity
of the event. While it should go without saying that images should be taken of a wide variety of participants, not or group, getting in tight on one element,
just the photographer’s friends, sometimes it actually needs to be said, just to set clear expectations. In addition to possibly hands or a non-human detail
covering multiple subjects, a photo story should also be made up of a variety of shots or shot types. relevant to the story. In this case, the
photographer zoomed in on the face paint
First is the Introduction shot: as a way of telling more about the event.
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SHOT 1—THE INTRODUCTION SHOT 5—THE PORTRAIT
OR OVERALL SHOT
A specific subject might also merit a
A wide-angle or aerial shot used to portrait—a dramatic, tight headshot or
establish the scene, possibly using a a person in the environment of the story.
bird’s-eye view. It gives the viewer an The viewer is given very few contextual
understanding of the event and its context, details in this photo, just enough to
and might have a larger number of photo generate curiosity or emotion.
subjects. In this example, viewers see
students gathered to honor a teacher. SHOT 6—SEQUENCE
Madeline Emerson: Pittsburg High School, KS
(INCLUDES MULTIPLE SHOTS)
The next two focus on smaller groups:
Paige Henrick: Seven Lakes Junior High, TX 5 A sequence is a series of photos that
SHOT 2—MEDIUM SHOT include the beginning, middle and
2 end—a sequence is critical for storytelling.
A medium shot gets in closer than the
introduction shot, focusing on one activity In this example, a teambuilding video
or group, roughly three people. Here, the creation activity has been captured from
photographer focused on the bodysurfer at the explanation of the concept through the
a student event. dancing and viewing of the video.
SHOT 3—INTERACTION SHOT

An interaction shot is typically of two
to three people, who might be talking,
hugging, crying or celebrating together. The Madison Neither: Mill Creek High School, GA
joy of these two students is obvious, and
the indication of students in the background
gives the viewer context. Jennifer Cervantes: McFarland High School, CA 6

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Lucy Gentile: Kesling Middle School, IN

Hallie Ridings: Chapman High School, SC

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