Lawrence LO1 Blog Post 1- Narrative Photography

Narrative photography is a way of telling a story through photographs. It is when an event is narrated, not what actually happens.

Artificially constructed scenes with props and other materials are what make a type of photograph called ‘Staged Photography’. This started at the same time photography was introduced and became popular in the 1980s through the works of Cindy Sherman and Jeff Wall. Staged photos of classical, biblical inspired photographers to stage portraits.

Photographer: Jenna Deleone

Title: Digital Photography

Size: Large

Materials: Backgrounds, rooms, tables, mailboxes, books, benches

This narrative photo tells the story of the aftermath after a break-up and the effects it brings. In the first

row, a man is shown writing a letter to his ex. In the second row, we can see him sending the letter and 

the girl receiving it, showing their emotions and reactions to the letter. In the final row, because its from

her ex, she decided to flame the letter and leave the boy alone in the bench who is waiting for her.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_photography

http://artsy.net/gene/staged-photography

http://www.spacelancaster.org/jeffrey/index.html