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This is the photograph I chose to be in the final 24 from this experiment.

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This is the photograph I chose to be in the final 24 from this experiment.

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I like the fact that the black and white filter makes the series look cohesive which is the effect I was hoping to achieve. I used a black and white filter called infrared, which made the highlights and shadows stand out instead of making the images seem dull and neutral. My photographs focus on the nature elements but also include the  street background. I like the contrast, and the close up images I took to try and capture detail. In addition, I like the simple but effective compositions I used, excluding anything distracting from the background. I am happy with my outcomes!

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experiment three:
For my third and last experimentation I experimented with editing my images differently to how they will look in the final result. I used different black and white filters and I changed the levels of colours like red, green and yellow. I resulted in choosing the last filter, infrared, for all of my images.

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experiment two:
Regarding my second experiment, I explored framing a subject, using my surroundings. I used a metal gate to frame a small brick wall and some flowers. I liked these results more then the results from experiment one as they look more interesting, and it brings another element to the images.

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I have been asked to:
-capture a street series
-take 24 images
-ideally take candid images
-choose a theme
-the theme needs to be obvious to an examiner without needing an explanation

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I love the composition of this image, the photographer has used the rule of odds to add more interest to the image. It also interests me how the dogs are so different, in size, and breed. It demonstrates the variety of animals, and people, that we see on the street.

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Elliot Erwitt
Although Erwitt's images aren't candid, they still seem natural and their stance is relaxed. I would love to achieve a cohesive moment like this between an owner and their pet!

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pre-production:
-brief
-research
-context

production:
-ideas and planning
-experiments
-final outcome

pre-production:
-editing and presentation
-reflection and evaluation

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This is much closer to the type of images I'll be taking compared to the others I've analysed. I like the atmosphere of this image and the silhouettes, perhaps I could capture something similar due to weather circumstances.

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This image utilizes viewpoint to make the horse look bigger than it really is. The photographer does this by using a worms eye view as looking up from the ground makes anything look bigger and taller. I would like to achieve something similar to this in my first experiment when I will be playing with viewpoint!

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experiment one:
For my first experiment I photographed the same subject but at different viewpoints. I used various points of view such as, worms eye, side angles, and eye level. The process was very easy, and I liked the results, it gave me a variety to choose from. and while I was taking the images I was thinking about how I could improve the results.

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timeline:
I have between 12:45 and 4:40 to shoot, which is around 4 hours. In this time I want to be able to take a variety of photographs for experimentation. I am going to be experimenting with viewpoint, and framing, so I will be taking more time for my shots. Moreover, I will be walking around Clapham to discover natural things in the street, rather than going to a specific location, so I will need more time.

equipment list:
-camera
-spare camera battery
-two SD cards, one for backup
-coat for bad weather

weather:
I will be shooting on Thursday, when it is cloudy and rainy. However I will take appropriate clothing and I will plan for this! Perhaps the moody weather will add to my images.

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Raj Sarkar
I love this photo, it includes people and animals, which is something I want to include in my images. I think street photography is all about people, as they're what makes an urban area, which is why I love that the people are still the focus, they are the center of the frame. The framing is my favourite element, and I think I will try and achieve a similar affect in my second experimentation.

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context
Street photography started in 1826 when the first street photograph was taken, by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in France. The image was of a man getting his boots shined. However, the
mid-1960s and early-1970s was the golden age of street photography when famous photographers started, such as Lee Friedlander.

inspiration
I am inspired by the photo series by Raj Sarkar, in which he photographed animals in the street. His images are all black and white, and I may do the same, but I will shoot in colour so I have the option of keeping them in colour, or editing them in black and white.

Secondly, Elliot Erwitt's street photography that focuses on dogs has inspired me too. Dogs, or pets generally, are the main connection between animals and humans.

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-my idea is to focus on the natural environment in the street
-I'm going to focus on nature, such as trees, grass, flowers and animals, but with an urban background
-I chose this idea because of the contrast between an urban and a natural environment, and how they mix
-I came up with this idea when I was walking down the street and saw all of the buildings and trees surrounding me, this inspired the idea

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This image of a lady wrapped in a scarf is my favourite! This is because I like the traditional red, and how she hides her face from the camera, the anonymity interests me. Moreover, I like the simplicity of the composition, and I think I've exposed it well.

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I am really happy with how my images have come out, I like the street feel each of them gives. I liked all of my images before editing, but I think that the editing has made the red stand out more, and it makes it apparent what my theme is. I cropped many of my images to focus on an individual, or to fit in multiple red elements, and I like these compositions. I also like the contrast between the greys of the background, and the red subject. All of my images are candid which is an element that I love.

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I took 89 images to get my desired 24. I experimented with the ISO and white balance, as the sun was going in and out of the clouds. I used an ISO of 800 when it was darker, and an ISO of 100/200 when it was brighter. For white balance, I experimented with shade and direct sunlight, but cloudy worked best!

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timeframe:
12:45-leave college
1:25-get to Wimbledon
then shoot photos for however long we need!

equipment list:
-camera
-SD card
-two batteries, one for backup
-coat, for bad weather

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I've researched the Wimbledon area, as that is where I will be taking my images, and I've looked at this website for inspiration.

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If you're looking for a photo essay example (or 17!), you've come to the right place. But what is the purpose of a photo essay? A photo essay is intended to tell a story or evoke emotion from the viewers through a series of photographs. They allow you to be creative and fully explore an idea.

But how do you make one yourself? Here's a list of photo essay examples. Choose one that you can easily do based on your photographic level and equipment.

Top 17 Photo Essay Examples

Here are some fantastic ideas to get you inspired to create your own photo essays!

17. Photograph a Protest

Protests tend to be lively events. You will find people standing, moving, and holding banners and signs. This is a great way to practice on a moving crowd.

Try to capture the essence and atmosphere of the protest itself. There are many ways to do so and you will need to utilise all your skills.

Think about framing, composition, and perspective. Run to the front and capture the head of the group moving forward. Then run towards the back to capture the families walking along.

There will also be bystanders standing on the sides watching it all unfold. Capture all these different groups.

16. Transformation Photo Essays

Transformation is one of the most used photo essay topics. It is a great way to show change. The change can be slow, such as a woman going through pregnancy, or watching a baby turn into a toddler and beyond.

As a photo essay project, this doesn't even need to be about people. A building being torn down and rebuilt can make for a great time-lapse or photo series.

This is a great way to practice how to show change through images. You will need to be creative and meticulous in your approach. You will need to take the same image over and over again, but changing them enough to be interesting.

People love these projects because you photograph the old with the new. Life goes by so fast that we often forget what something looked like, compared to how it looks now.

15. Photograph the Same Place

Have you seen the movie with Harvey Keitel? His character goes out every morning at the same time and takes a photograph. The photo is from the front of his shop. He then prints the image and stores them in huge photo albums. Another character flips through these images to see all the different scenarios.

These are easy photo essays to do as you use a simple set up. It might be a challenge to find somewhere accessible to you at the same time every day. The great thing about this photo essay project is that you can create it about anything.

The only prerequisite is that the area needs to change somewhat from day to day.

14. Create a Photowalk

As a photographer based in Budapest, I give guided photography tours. The idea is that you join me for three hours, and in that time I show you the streets and how to photograph them.

You will learn about your camera, composition, and what to look for. There is nothing stopping you from doing the same in your hometown. This can make for really interesting photo essays.

Have a clear idea of what you want to achieve and create it as if you were teaching someone else. Look at reflections in buildings. Or change your perspective to photograph people in different settings.

Repeat this until you are comfortable enough to give this as a tour. Once you know that route inside out, start again in a different area.

13. Follow the Change

This photo essay is like the transformation essay but on a short-term basis. Think about men growing their mustaches for Movember. Or someone who wants to shave their head for charity.

You start by taking a before image, and the end result of an after image, with many photographs in between.

12. Photograph a Local Event

No matter where you live, there will be countless local events throughout the year. They might be fundraisers, farmers' markets, dances and festivals, or food and music. Their organizers will need a photographer. Even if it's just for social media images.

They may even offer you money, and if not, they will share the images for you with your name attached. Here, you will capture candid images of people going about their day.

11. Photograph an Abandoned Building

Urban exploration or Urbex is a thing. It is where you enter an abandoned building for the sake of (interest and) photography. It is a great social commentary on the state of our world.

Abandoned buildings also show us how life used to be. It's time-travel without a time machine. They make for great photo essays because there are so many details.

Get permission before entering. And be careful as these buildings can be dangerous. Photograph the rooms and the details. This means you'll have to work with different lenses.

10. Behind the Scenes of a Photo Shoot

I used to assist fashion photography studio shoots. This means I had the great opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes.

For me, behind the camera is way more interesting than what is happening in front of it. The models pose, and hundreds of images are taken, so it can be slow and drab.

Behind the scenes, however, you have the stylists working on outfits, fixing hair and makeup. This all happens between the shoots and usually in a rush.

9. Capture Street Fashion

If you have ever read FRUiTS magazine, you will know what street fashion can be like. I have even heard of a street in Milan where people walk up and down, showing off their best styles.

You can easily photograph these styles in a sort of street photography way. You will also capture portraits while having to be mindful of your environment and surroundings.

And you can even stop people in the street for a quick pose. Photographers have stopped in one location while photographing those who walk past. Here, the background stays the same, and only the people change.

8. Landmark Photo Essay

One photo essay idea that I have always wanted to try is to photograph one landmark from many different vantage points. Think about it. Look at the Eiffel Tower and how many collections of images have been taken of it.

All are from many different angles ranging from many different distances away. This is a great way to practice your positioning and composition through different perspectives.

You can incorporate details and a down-up viewpoint. Or you can photograph it from above with a drone. And there are thousands of ways to capture it through streets and using reflections.

The landmark is your study and it will help you look at the light during different times of the day.

A similar photo essay idea would be to take the images of the landmark from other people from the same vantage point. Unsplash is perfect for this.

7. Fathers & Children

We live in a very different time than we did 50 years ago. Or even 20 years ago, as more and more fathers stay at home and look after the kids. A great photo essay example would be to capture these small families to show this as social commentary for the times we live in.

These portraits and group photographs are a great way to practice and start building up a network of people. The first images are always going to be the most difficult to take. But once you pick up speed, you will have images to show and persuade the next group.

They can use a few of the images and share them, and they may even buy a few others from them. Families always need more photographs to hang on their wall.

6. A Day In the Life

There are going to be many jobs and careers that people do that you have no idea about. A great way to understand what people get up to in their day-to-day is to follow them and photograph as you go.

For example, a photo essay entitled A Day In the Life of a Fireman will get you access to inside the station, documenting what they get up to on their downtime. You may not be able to go put out a fire with them, but you never know.

This is great practice for documentary images, capturing portraits and still life of all the equipment they use. Again, let them use the images for social media.

Also, pass on the photo essays to the local council as they may be able to help with an exhibition, and spread your work too. This might get you paid work in the future, as now you are a person who gets stuff done. Bravo!

5. Education Photo Essay

One great way to support your community, and possibly even get some of your photographs published is to photograph inside a school. You may find it difficult at first, but lay down your intentions to those in charge.

Offer to let them use and share the image as they see fit. You now have a team of people sharing and liking your images. They are giving you promotion all over Facebook and other social media channels.

Get into the classrooms, photograph the students and the teachers during their daily grind. Be as invisible as you can, but involve and integrate those interested when and where you can.

There is a whole slew of things to photograph. Chemistry labs, teachers taking a break and even documenting the preparation of food for lunch.

4. Fictitious Meals

One great photo essay example is putting all those great works of literature to good use. Think about all of the meals that characters in books have eaten.

Some will be as fictitious as the names of the characters eating them. Think of the gruel in Oliver Twist. Make the meals as realistic as possible, with table settings and appropriate mise en scène.

3. Photograph Coffee Shops Using Cafenol

Cafenol is a film photography chemical that sits in place of the developer. The developer is what strips the film down to a negative after it has been exposed. The cafenol is made partly from instant coffee granules, hence the name.

A great photo essay idea would be to photograph a coffee shop, the staff, the patrons, and the equipment. Then use the coffee that they serve as a film developer.

2. Photograph the Photographers

How many times have you seen tourists photograph the same landmark? These landmarks or points of interest are magnets for foreigners, all hosting cameras and taking the same shot. Sometimes, even pretending to hold up or grab the landmark themselves.

As the area in question has already been captured, why not go 180 degrees in the opposite direction for your photo essay. You will be photographing the photographers, who are the rarely seen artists.

These images will be somewhat comical as it is a social statement of our lives and our cultures.

1. Capture the Neighbors

One great photo essay would be to localize your efforts. No matter where you live, you will have neighbors. Unless you live out in the sticks, then you will have to find someone else's neighbors. This would be a great way to get into portrait photography.

What a perfect scenario would look like is capturing the people in their own space. And everyone's space is completely different.

You will come across stay-at-home fathers, night-shift workers, grandmas with heirlooms, musicians, and families. There is no telling what is behind these doors. It is a great way to work on your feet, and also meet those who make up your community.

All of these people will come and meet each other at the exhibition you will hold. Your local council (if you're in the UK) might see this community effort and offer you some help.

Conclusion

Photo essays tell stories. And there are plenty of amazingly interesting stories to tell! Photographing photo essays is a great way to practice your photography skills while having fun. You might even learn something!

These photo essay examples are here to provide you with the inspiration to go out and tell your own stories through photos!

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17 Awesome Photo Essay Examples You Should Try Yourself

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Photo essays are a great way to challenge your creative photography skills and fully explore your subject. Read our 17 photo essay examples to get started!

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-my idea is to focus on a specific colour
-I was thinking of red as it is a bold colour you see in everyday life
-I think I will edit the images, so that everything is black and white except the red elements, which'll make them stand out more

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-brief
(what the task is, how many photos you need to take etc)
-identify
(identify what you want to do, identify your theme or idea)
-research
(inspiration, context,
information etc)
-plan
(what you want to achieve in a certain time-frame)
-experiment
(try different techniques and experiment with your ideas)
-produce
(produce some good images!)
-analyse
(analyse your results, what you like and dislike about them and how you would improve if you were to do it again)

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I am currently studying photography at Lambeth College and I work part time as a babysitter. But I aspire to turn my passion, my hobby, into a career.

Email: / Phone: 07821291689

75 Alexandra Road CR0 6EZ Croydon, London.

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I am currently studying photography at Lambeth College and I work part time as a babysitter. But I aspire to turn my passion, my hobby, into a career. Email: / Phone: 07821291689 75 Alexandra Road CR0 6EZ Croydon, London.

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All of these examples seem fairly similar, they are all based in cities, perhaps because cities feature a lot of interesting places. These time-lapses often focus on the landmarks, scenery and construction of the buildings there. Moreover, a lot of these shots are taken at golden hour when natural light is at it's best.

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Kirill Neiezhmakov Timelapse & Hyperlapse

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Paris TimeLapse in Motion (Hyperlapse by Kirill Neiezhmakov)

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-time-lapse photography is the technique where frames are captured over a long period of time
-shows a compression of time
-when played at normal speed, time seems to be moving faster (lapsing)

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-a photographic sequence is a series of images that displays successive motion
-conveys movement through still images

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-outlining your idea
-organisation
-travel plans
-gathering equipment
-research and preparation
-back up plans in case something goes wrong
- making a timeline

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what do i need to take?
-tripod
-camera
-spare camera battery
-blank SD card

timeline
-gather equipment (5 mins)
-travel to the location (20 mins)
-set up (5 mins)
-shooting (60 mins)
-pack up (5 mins)
-travel back to college (25 mins because of rush hour)

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-a camera setting that counts down until it takes the photo

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-location
-studio
-lighting
-composition
-analysis
-exposure
-evaluate
-printing
-file format
-pixels
-editing

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1: For this edited version, I compressed the video so that it went faster with less images. I also changed the hue and saturation to make the sunset more vibrant and pink! I am happy with this effect.

2: For my second timelapse I put my unedited version and my pink edited version together to make a longer timelapse that varied in colour.

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I'm really happy with this result, I'm glad that I picked the park as there are a lot of different paths.
Moreover, I think the fact that the sun was about to go down was a nice touch as the amount of sunlight varied in each shot and it looked natural.

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-an individual still picture on a strip of film