photo-essay

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'photo-essay' is a collection of photographs that work together to tell a story or portray a theme, with or without accompanying text. Imagine it like a longer version of an Instagram post with multiple photos!

Examples in Different Contexts

In professional photography, a 'photo-essay' showcases a photographer's perspective on a subject through a series of photographs. A photographer could explain, 'My photo-essay focuses on the daily life in remote villages.'

Practice Scenarios

Journalism

Scenario:

Choosing a series of photos that create a narrative is such a powerful tool. Here is a new story we are leading on...

Response:

Here are some of the photos I’ve taken. I think it would make a compelling photo-essay, capturing the immediate aftermath of the incident.

Education

Scenario:

To foster better understanding, I want you to delve deeper into this social issue. Which medium do you think would be most effective?

Response:

A photo-essay could be a great way for me to express my understanding of this social issue. I am considering working on child labor in the cocoa industry.