Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Storytelling through Photography
55mIntermediate2013-05-03
Authors
Douglas Kirkland
Photographer whose images appear in the world's best magazines
Course details
"Everyone's camera can tell a story," says world-renowned photographer Douglas Kirkland. Follow along as he explores the process of shooting a series of photos that connect to tell a story.
The course begins with a sampling of some of Douglas's photojournalism work for magazines such as LOOK. Next, accompany Douglas as he and his camera tell the story of a restaurant and its team at work. The photo story begins at a farmers' market at dawn, as the chef chooses his ingredients, continues through the day's menu preparations, and concludes with dinner and dessert. Along the way, Douglas describes his creative process and shares insights gained from decades as a photojournalist.
The course begins with a sampling of some of Douglas's photojournalism work for magazines such as LOOK. Next, accompany Douglas as he and his camera tell the story of a restaurant and its team at work. The photo story begins at a farmers' market at dawn, as the chef chooses his ingredients, continues through the day's menu preparations, and concludes with dinner and dessert. Along the way, Douglas describes his creative process and shares insights gained from decades as a photojournalist.
Skills covered
PhotojournalismPhotographyDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Course highlights
Viewing Option One - Full Movie
- Storytelling through photography
Viewing Option Two - Chapter Selection
- The golden age of photojournalism
- Telling a story of a person
- Food photography on location
- Getting the most out of your story
- Working with groups and individuals
- Creating a scene
About the Author
- Meet Douglas Kirkland