Narrative Photography: Tell a Community's Story
A course by Andrew Kung, Photographer
Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit a long-form photography project to create a series of images inspired by the story you want to tell
I’ve always been moved by how photography allows for an emotional understanding of a story and its subjects, no matter how complex or how simple.
Photography is a powerful storytelling tool that allows you to transmit, not only an emotion, but entire narrative themes. Through his work, photographer Andrew Kung, recontextualizes his sense of identity, masculinity, belonging, and visibility as an Asian American. His work has been featured in publications like Vogue and The New York Times, and he has collaborated with clients like Beats by Dre and HBO.
In this online course, learn how to plan, shoot, and edit a long-form photography project inspired by your community or message. Explore the importance of finding your artistic voice and how to manifest it through your images.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 14 downloads
What's included in this course?
Meet Andrew Kung, a professional photographer born and raised in San Francisco, and your teacher for this course. Hear about his creative journey that led him into the world of photography, and how he came to specialize in inclusive portraiture, along with his creative influences and inspirations.
Dive into some warm-up exercises for inspiration to find your artistic voice. Explore the vital elements of photography like environment, composition, and lighting. See how to assemble your team and equipment.
Next, learn how to craft a shot list for your final project, and take an in-depth look at setting up lighting and styling. Then, it’ll be time to start taking your pictures!
Andrew walks you through choosing your best photos, before teaching you his editing techniques. Learn some effective sequencing tips to help build the narrative throughout your series.
To wrap up the course, explore different ways to promote your work both online and in person. Andrew then gives his professional advice on finding your way in the photography industry.
- 100% positive reviews (3)
- 526 students
- 12 lessons (1h 35m)
- 14 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Plan, shoot, and edit a narrative series which explores community and inclusivity in your own personal style.
Who is this online course for?
Previous experience with photography is helpful, but not essential.
This course is for aspiring photographers or enthusiasts looking to find their artistic voice through their work.
Requirements and materials
All you need is a camera and a story you want to tell.
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Andrew Kung
A course by Andrew Kung
Andrew Kung is a Brooklyn-based photographer working across genres to explore themes of race, identity, and belonging. His work images tender and intimate moments and recontextualizes how Asian American life is viewed and represented. Andrew’s bodies of work have been featured on Dazed, i-D, Vogue, Artsy, AnOther, NOWNESS, CNN, NBC, and The New York Times and he has worked with selected clients such as Glossier, The New Yorker, L’Officiel, Paper Magazine, Beats by Dre, and HBO.
Outside of making images, Andrew has guest lectured at universities such as SVA, FIT, School of The New York Times; he has won awards like PhotoVogue’s 100 Next Great Fashion Image Makers, LensCulture’s Summer Open, and Photolucida’s Critical Mass with resulting group exhibitions in Massachusetts, Seattle, and London.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The First Steps
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Finding Your Voice
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Elements of a Photograph
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Assembling Your Team and Equipment
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U3
Capturing the Photos
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Crafting a Shot List
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Executing the Photoshoot
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Making Your Selects
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U4
The Final Touches and Beyond
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Editing the Images
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Sequencing the Images
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Sharing Your Work
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Professional Advice
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FP
Final project
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Narrative Photography: Tell a Community's Story
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Adobe Lightroom
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Great course
Me ha gustado. Algunos de sus consejos resultan muy recomendables y plantea unas pautas claras para enfrentarte a proyectos fotográficos.
Love it! Thanks for sharing your process!