PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

By the end of the project, your photo essay must include:

1. INTRO: Writing to introduce the story and give any important background context and greater meaning (1-2 paragraphs is ample). See optional outline below:

• • Paragraph 1: Introduce the person or place, give essential background, and describe what their daily life generally looks like. Provide context about who they are, where the story takes place, and what makes their routine or environment noteworthy.

  • Paragraph 2: Explain the larger idea or theme revealed through their “day in the life.” Highlight what the photo essay uncovers about their character, responsibilities, relationships, or environment. Clarify what the audience should notice or understand as they view the images.

  • ***NO first person pronouns (I, me, my) , using a journalistic tone by focusing on the subject.

    • Write in third person (he, she, they, the subject, the community, the location), keep the tone factual, descriptive, and objective... similar to a news or magazine feature.  Example: Every morning before sunrise, Mr. Alvarez begins his day in the school greenhouse, tending to the plants that feed the culinary program.

2. VISUAL VARIETY: Establishing shot, wide shot, medium shot, detail shot, environmental portrait

3. 6-10 IMAGES WITH CAPTIONS that cover the 5 W's and H

4. At least ONE QUOTE from your subject

Your project will be submitted in a presentation format (InDesign, Canva, or Google Slides), and presented to the class on the day of the final.

• When presenting to the class, you will need to explain a bit, what your images reveal about your subject and analyze your photos based on the visual elements for strong photojournalism (content, position/perspective, timing, expression/gesture, composition, light)