Community Projects - Day 22

Photos of community projects that involve people working together to achieve a common goal, such as cleaning up a park, planting a garden, painting a mural, or organizing a fundraiser, are almost golden. These projects can have a positive impact on the environment, the social fabric, and the well-being of the participants and the beneficiaries making the people involved eager to tell their stories.

Before you start making photos, it’s important to research the project you want to cover. Find out what the project is about, who is organizing it, who is participating, what are the goals, and what are the expected outcomes. This will help you understand the context and the purpose of the project, and also give you some ideas on what to focus on.

Understanding the purpose and having knowledge about the particulars of the project will open doors for you as you’re making photos.

A good photograph of a community project should tell a story. It should show the who, the what, the where, the when, and the why of the project. It should also show the how and the outcome of the project. To tell a story, you need to capture a variety of shots that cover different aspects of the project. Here are some examples of shots you can take:

• An overview of the project such as a wide shot that shows the whole scene of the project, or the location, the setting, the scale, and the atmosphere. This can help establish the context and the background of the project.

  

• A close-up that shows a specific element of the project, such as a tool, a product, a sign, or a symbol. This can help highlight the features and the characteristics of the project.

  

• Action that shows the people involved in the project doing something, such as working, collaborating, communicating, or celebrating. This shot can help show the process and the progress of the project.

• A portrait shows the face or the expression of a person involved in the project, such as an organizer, a participant, a beneficiary, or a supporter. This photo can help show the personality and the emotion of the project.

• Showing the resulting impact of the project, such as a before-and-after comparison, a testimonial, feedback, or a statistic. This photo can help show the value and significance of the project.

While it’s important to follow some basic rules of photography, such as composition, lighting, and exposure, it’s also important to be creative and experiment with different techniques and styles. Try different genres, such as documentary, editorial, or artistic, to convey different messages and moods.

Making photos of a community project can be a fun and fulfilling experience. You can learn new skills, meet new people, and discover new places.

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