Context and Narrative in Creative Photography

Context and Narrative – The Power of Storytelling in Photography
Context and Narrative, the second book in the Literatür® Creative Photography Fundamentals Series, guides you in discovering how to use storytelling in the process of creating meaning with photography.

This book, written on the language, words, and voice of photography, examines the relationship between the photographer, the subject, and the viewer by focusing on concepts such as the viewer, subject, narrative, signs, symbols, and text. The content, which concentrates on the contextual and narrative features of visual language, offers inspiring methods for you to apply the correct techniques.

Supported by case studies for students and teachers, the work brings together a wide selection of professional, amateur, and student photographs. An indispensable resource for those who want to discover the power of context and create visually strong narratives.

Topics Covered in the Book:

• Photography, Subject, and Viewers
• Signs and Symbols
• The Function and Power of Narrative
• Using Text and Visual Communication
• Viewer Response and Project Development
• Storytelling with Photo Series

Photographers Who Contributed to the Book:

• Berenice Abbott
• Betsie Genou
• Britta Jaschinski
• Eve Arnold
• Gregory Crewdson
• Henri Cartier-Bresson
• Jem Southam
• Jill Cole
• Laura Pannack
• Mary Power
• Mehdi Vosoughnia
• Michelle Sank
• Newsha Tavakolian
• Paul Fusco
• Polly Braden
• Richard Rowland
• Robert Capa
• Seba Kurtis
• Simon Carruthers
• Stuart Griffiths
• Susan Derges
• Susan Meiselas
• Taryn Simon
• Tina Barney
• Tom Stoddart
• Weegee

For those who want to discover the narrative power in their photography, Context and Narrative continues to be a creative guide.