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 educational contexts, students may be assigned to create a 'photo-essay' to demonstrate understanding of a topic. A teacher might instruct, 'Your photo-essay should reflect the diverse cultures in our society.'

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.

Marketing

Scenario:

We are focusing on narrative marketing for our next campaign. How would you illustrate the journey of our brand with visuals?

Response:

A photo-essay could be interesting. From the product creation to the people who use it, it can effectively narrate our brand story.