Don't just take a picture, make it. Storytelling is a gift to photographers, letting you weave together characters, events, locations and subjects into a work of beauty greater than the sum of its parts. There are as many stories to tell as pictures to take, but there are also
tried-and-tested methods you can adopt to help
improve your photography and
streamline your workflow.
This book teaches enthusiasts and aspiring professionals to create intrigue, pull in your audience and tell richer, more rounded stories. Using a proven
four-step process -
Prepare, Shoot, Edit and Deliver - readers will develop the same successful, reliable working methods that
earn influence and delight audiences, regardless of what genre you're working in. Every photograph has a story; learn to tell it well and present it beautifully, and your photography will
reach new audiences across platforms.
Want to
craft a shoot from start to finish? Pin down the fundamentals and discover within:
- What gear you'll need, when and why
- The secret to key shots and essential techniques
- Plot devices to help you craft your narrative
- 15 exercises and 6 projects to develop your skills
- How to edit better and be different
Starting out as a designer,
Finn Beales decided the pictures he was commissioning weren't good enough, so he left his desk behind, took up a camera and started telling his own stories. Ten years,
600,000 Instagram followers (@finn), and
multiple awards later, in his first practical book, Finn shares what he's learned along the way: how to create, craft and share beautiful photographs that sell and attract attention. Finn knows what it takes to amplify a brand using a narrative cinematic style. His clients include Apple, Land Rover, Audi and Cartier