Story through photography

Monaris is a photographer with a passion for visual storytelling. As an Adobe Lightroom and Sony Ambassador, she has developed a distinct creative style focused on composition and color theory that lives to transform brief instances of reality into movies

We all have a story to tell. With each new day that passes, your story unfolds. Will it be a romance, comedy, a novel or a documentary film. However you tell it, know that your story is significant.

Photo essays are a great way to push your creative skills and become a better photographer. By taking just one photo essay example from this article and trying it for yourself, you'll learn how to tell stories will your camera.

For a few years now, I discussed the elements of storytelling in photography more than gear or techniques. I truly believe that the best way to improve your photography is to improve how you create your photos. Now it's time to spell out just what that means. Why is Storytelling Important to Your Photography? Storytelling

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A selection of the pictures on show at this year's Portrait Salon.