Visual Storytelling for Instagram: Create a Photo Series
A course by Hannes BeckerLandscape and Outdoor Photographer
A course by Hannes Becker, Landscape and Outdoor Photographer
Learn how to find and tell stories on social media using your camera, from planning and shooting to editing in Lightroom
"Images are capable of speaking to a person in a way that words cannot." For Hannes Becker, landscape and outdoor photographer, visual storytelling is the most important tool at our disposal for establishing an emotional connection with our audience. Thanks to his art, he's managed to build a community of more than 1.7 million followers on Instagram. In this online course, he shows you that any place you stumble upon is home to an infinite number of stories just waiting to be told through images.
Take your photography to the next level and learn to incite emotions from behind the lens. Hannes teaches you to identify a narrative thread and play with both perspective and composition. He then guides you through the planning, preparation, and production phases of your photoshoot, as well as the final editing. By the end of the course, you'll have created a series of expressive photographs with a clear narrative thread to publish on social media or add to your portfolio.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 15 downloads
Preparation and basics
5 minutes, 4 seconds
Equipment
5 minutes, 18 seconds
Instagram
5 minutes, 47 seconds
Image composition
9 minutes, 8 seconds
Find narratives
8 minutes, 6 seconds
Planning the shoot
3 minutes, 20 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start the course by getting to know your teacher, Hannes Becker, who talks about some of his key experiences and achievements within the field of outdoor photography. He also shares the photographic genres that have most influenced his work.
Next, Hannes gives you a breakdown of the topics covered throughout the course. Take a detailed look at the concept of visual storytelling and all the necessary materials and equipment for your final project. Delve into Instagram and its various features before analyzing the essentials of image design.
Now it's time to plan your photoshoot. Start by finding the narrative and see how to develop a storyboard. Hannes then shows you his preferred shoot locations and camera settings, as well as how to turn ideas and sketches into stunning photos, working with a model and composition.
Once you've got your shots, Hannes reveals his post-editing workflow, from selecting the best images to retouching and posting them on Instagram. Call it a wrap with some final tips on finding your own style and getting your stories out there.
What is this course's project?
Shoot a series of photographs with a powerful narrative thread to boost your portfolio or share on social media.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to take their photography to the next level and awaken emotions through their images.
Requirements and materials
A basic working knowledge of digital cameras would be useful for this course.
You can carry out your final project using the camera of your choice, and for the editing phase, you need access to Adobe Lightroom.
Reviews
- 9 months ago
me gusta! aunque quisiera escucharlo en audio español.
- 9 months ago
Buenos tips para poder narrar lugares y contar su historia
- 2 years ago
Un curso excelente sobre cómo narrar un lugar.
- 2 years ago
A really nice organized structured course from Start to finish.
- 2 years ago
excelente conteúdo
In 2014, he began sharing his pieces on Instagram and, since then, has become one of the most followed travel photographers in the world. Today he shares his art with more than 1.7 million Instagram followers and has worked both in front of and behind the camera for big-name clients like Barbour, Mercedes-Benz, Samsung, and Panerei.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About me
- Inspiration
- U2
The basics
- Preparation and basics
- Equipment
- Image composition
- U3
Preparation and implementation
- Find narratives
- Planning the shoot
- Shoot 1
- Shoot 2
- U4
The post-processing of the images
- Selection and editing
- Export and upload
- Storytelling on Instagram and other tips
- FP
Final project
- Visual Storytelling for Instagram: Create a Photo Series
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed especially for beginners and covers all the basics of composition, storytelling, and photography techniques from the ground up.
You can participate using a digital camera, a film camera, or even your smartphone. A tripod and Lightroom are recommended for some lessons.
You’ll learn how to tell stories through photo series and intentional composition, develop your own style, and professionally showcase your work on Instagram.
The course covers camera settings, scouting locations, using light, model shoots, and techniques for capturing emotional landscapes and adventure shots.
You’ll learn the basics of editing in Lightroom, including adjusting tones and colors, cropping images, and exporting photos specifically for Instagram.
No prior knowledge is needed. Editing is explained step-by-step, so beginners can easily follow along.
You’ll get tips on planning your feed, selecting images, crafting captions, and building a community to make your Instagram account look great and grow.