Every image should be strong for itself. At the same time they should work as a series.

Also write in a short essay about these things:

  • what is your story about?
  • what is special about it?
  • What is new about this for the audience?
  • What was surprising for yourself?

Objective:

Tell a compelling visual story using only five images. Your goal is to create a short narrative — with a clear beginning, middle, and end — through carefully composed photographs. Think of it like a mini movie told through stills.

What to Do:

Plan Your Story:

Come up with a simple story idea. It could be fictional or real, dramatic or funny, abstract or literal — as long as it has a sense of progression.

Shoot Thoughtfully:

Take five photos that, when viewed in order, tell your story clearly. Pay attention to:

Composition

Lighting

Perspective

Emotion

Details that move the story forward

Edit & Sequence:

Arrange your five images in the order that best communicates your narrative. Title your piece if it helps clarify the story.

Tips:

Use a consistent visual style or color palette to tie the images together.

Think about pacing — how each photo transitions to the next.

Avoid using text or captions to explain your story. Let the images do the talking.

Examples of Narratives:

A character loses something and finds it again.

A day in the life of someone (or something!)

A transformation or change over time

A conflict and its resolution

Deliverables:

5 final images, in narrative order

Optional: A title for your photo story