Intent/Purpose
- Provide a good visual story, strong photography with a point of view, plus intelligent layout on the printed page
- Most subject themes revolve around human events
- Depicts the relationship of people to their environment, society, work, violence or some
catastrophe
- Plan a mental list of vital pictures, so that your project is structured and shows various aspects of the subject and theme
- Open-minded approach recommended with lots of photo takings
- Show differences between young and old, rich and poor or contrast people’s public and private lives
- People at work could be photographed to show both social life and working activity
- Scenes and behind-the-scenes shots to cover a rounded view of that event
- 35mm/50mm are the ideal format
- Use existing light as much as possible
- Have a wide angle for interiors
- Be inconspicuous, and merge in with the people around you
- Dress appropriately and simplify your camera kit