Visual StorytellingAndre w Buschbacher

Images can be used for a variety of reasons Identify Report Entertain Inform Amuse

Pictures should not be used to fill space

They should add to the verbal reporting

Pictures appeal to readers in different ways

Photographs

Must have several good qualities Always in focus so the content can be clearShould have a range of good exposure

When using two pictures on a page you must have the color tone consistent!

Content and CompositionPhoto’s must have strong content Center of Interest

Should be immediately visibleRule of thirds

“golden mean points” Dictate that meaningful content be place in areas of

the frame other than the center

Continued Also Important to remember are;Leading Lines Framing Grounds Lighting Impact

Other things of note Telling stories through photo’s Picture packages or groups Picture stories

Styles Traditional Digital

Captions and Cutlines Every pictures needs a captionProvide detail about the pictureComplete names should always be used People are named left to right in captions Must be in present tense

Things to note about photo’s Cropping Photo’s Photo Editing

Abuse of Images (things that weaken the power of photo’s)Tilting photo’sCreating photo patterns Creating collages

Also don’t Photoshop pictures as it is unethical

Art and illustrations are great to use and information graphics are two ways that help catch the readers attention.

Remember to make note of these things when you use pictures with your articles and future projects.