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Providence Photography DFW
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Приєднався 5 лип 2022
Welcome to Providence Photography DFW! I’m Alvin Turner, a professional photographer based in Dallas, Texas, with a passion for capturing life’s most captivating moments. My channel offers a window into the art and craft of photography, featuring a diverse range of projects from weddings and portraits to landscapes and street photography. Join me as I share behind-the-scenes insights, photography tips, and the stories that inspire my work. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer or someone who appreciates the beauty of visual storytelling, there’s something here for you.
The Power of Storytelling in Photography: How to Make Your Images Speak
Discover how to transform your photography by unlocking the power of storytelling. In this video, we’ll explore how to go beyond visually striking images and create photos that connect, evoke emotion, and leave a lasting impact. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer, storytelling has the power to elevate your craft and give your images deeper meaning.
What You’ll Learn:
• Common myths about storytelling in photography-and why they’re holding you back.
• The different types of photo stories: narrative, conceptual, documentary, and abstract.
• How to use subject matter, composition, and light to craft emotionally compelling images.
• Why storytelling is about intention, not perfection-and how to embrace it in your work.
Key Takeaways:
• You don’t need exotic locations or fancy gear to tell a great story.
• Simplicity often creates the most powerful emotional connection.
• Editing isn’t cheating-it’s an essential part of enhancing your visual narrative.
Try capturing a story with your camera today! Experiment with narrative series, conceptual symbolism, or documenting authentic moments. Share your work and reflect on the story your images tell.
✨ Photography isn’t just about what we see-it’s about what we feel. Let your images speak louder than words.
📸 Subscribe for more photography tips, inspiration, and techniques
🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell to stay updated on new videos!
What You’ll Learn:
• Common myths about storytelling in photography-and why they’re holding you back.
• The different types of photo stories: narrative, conceptual, documentary, and abstract.
• How to use subject matter, composition, and light to craft emotionally compelling images.
• Why storytelling is about intention, not perfection-and how to embrace it in your work.
Key Takeaways:
• You don’t need exotic locations or fancy gear to tell a great story.
• Simplicity often creates the most powerful emotional connection.
• Editing isn’t cheating-it’s an essential part of enhancing your visual narrative.
Try capturing a story with your camera today! Experiment with narrative series, conceptual symbolism, or documenting authentic moments. Share your work and reflect on the story your images tell.
✨ Photography isn’t just about what we see-it’s about what we feel. Let your images speak louder than words.
📸 Subscribe for more photography tips, inspiration, and techniques
🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell to stay updated on new videos!
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Best presentation of story telling I've come across.
@@thomasd6592 Thank you for the kind words! I’m humbled and inspired to keep improving. Your support is greatly appreciated!
I accidentally came across your channel. I’m hooked. I will watch and subscribe! Thanks for your perspective!
Thanks for checking it out! I hope you find the rest of the content helpful.
Wow - very clear explanation - thanks!
I'm glad you found it helpful!
What as wonderful video! I have so long been into documenting inanimate subjects like flowers, and I try to do some abstract photography, but am not sure the quality is there to present to others. I do wish that there were more examples, as I tend to learn better by seeing what others have done. I will take to heart the lessons offered in this video, at least a few, as there were quite a few points made and I'm not sure that I will retain all of them. Thank you again.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your journey! Don’t worry too much about presenting your work to others just yet-every artist goes through phases of learning and refining. I completely understand your wish for more examples, visual references can be a powerful way to learn. I’ll definitely keep that in mind for future content. Wishing you all the best as you continue creating, and I’m so glad this video offered some helpful insights for your photography journey!
Excellent video. Refreshing to hear someone talk about things other than mechanics.
Thank you!! Glad you found value in the content. Thanks for watching.
Wow this video is great all around. I’m so glad I clicked on it :)
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
This is a FANTASTIC series!
@@FoolWithACamera0 Thank you! Glad you found it useful!!
I am very glad that I found your channel. So thanks for this video and I will now find out more what you have delivered. Take care, Göran in Latvia
“Thank you, Göran! I’m so glad you found the channel and enjoyed the video. I hope you find the rest of the content just as valuable. Take care, and greetings to Latvia!”
This was exceptional.....loved the video and its content.....l will be back for more.
Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and found it valuable. Looking forward to having you back for more content!
Thanks for putting together several concepts in one video - and with great storytelling! By the way, you have a very nice voice also! All the best!
Thank you for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the content and found the concepts helpful. Appreciate the compliment on my voice as well. All the best to you too!
This was a fantastic video! Very well produced, articulated and presented. Truly, all of the information was so valuable and comprehensive. Well done, sir!
Thank you for the kind words and feedback. I’m really glad that the content provided value. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to share this!
OUTSTANDING!! Your content is very enlightening and your delivery was IMPECCABLE! I’ve been shooting for 60 years as a hobbyist and until recently the bulk of my photography has been landscapes, seascapes, and macro; basically, the “still life” genre. But now, at 72, I have shifted my emphasis to people and pets, primarily to capture their facial expressions. My mission is to “capture the moment”. I believe that the pictures of today are “moments in time” and as the years pass those “moments in time” will become “moments of grace”. Thank you for your inspiration. Walt
Walt, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for sharing your journey as a photographer. Your perspective on ‘moments in time’ evolving into ‘moments of grace’ is beautifully said and resonates deeply. I’m honored that my video could play a small role in inspiring someone with such a rich history in photography. Wishing you many more powerful and graceful moments through your work!
nice video.... be mindful of the red text .
Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you, for me, you are a born teacher, clear presentation with illustration of content and for me the best I have heard in a class room or UA-cam.
Thank you for such a kind comment! I’m glad the presentation was clear and helpful to you. Hearing this motivates me to keep creating content that’s useful for others.
love your content, I hope to hear more from your Chanel. very inspiring!!
@@vickennedy3923 Thank you sir!! Much appreciated. There’s definitely more on the way. Thanks for the support.
A great presentation, well explained,
Thank you! Glad you found the video helpful!
That actually clarified the storytelling part of photography. Thank you.
You’re most welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful.
This is great advice! Thank you for sharing!
Hi, Alvin. Thank you very much, my friend. You know what you are talking about.
You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching. Feel free to check out my most recent upload and have a great day! The Power of Storytelling in Photography: How to Make Your Images Speak ua-cam.com/video/yBZoib8thfo/v-deo.html
This video sends a message that i think more people need to hear. Im returning to photography from a near 10 year break and finding points of view and channels that inspire are rare. Great thoughtful content. Also dude you need to be reading audio books as a side hustle your voice is great 😂
Hello, Alvin. You tell a fascinating story. Even though I have been photographing for almost 35 years, I have learned something from this. I can do something with this and will certainly do something with it. Thank you for sharing this video. Warm greetings from the Netherlands.
Thank you for such a thoughtful message. It’s incredibly humbling to know that even with your 35 years of experience, you found something valuable in the video. The fact that it inspired you to take action means a great deal to me. Wishing you all the best as you explore what’s next in your photography journey. Warm greetings from Texas!
A very cool informative video. Your style is compelling and draws you in. Some great points are highlighted here and are certainly a source of inspiration. In my case 2025 is my year to embark on creating a zine or photobook of the area where I live and I thank you for pushing me closer to that goal. Cheers.
Thank you for the kind words. It means a lot to know the video had that kind of impact. 2025 sounds like the perfect time to bring that vision to life. Best of luck as you move forward-I’m sure it will be a rewarding experience!
Well Done! Thank you for making this video. Please do more.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Here’s a link to my most recent upload. The Power of Storytelling in Photography: How to Make Your Images Speak ua-cam.com/video/yBZoib8thfo/v-deo.html
I love this video - thank you so much for sharing. Be well.
You’re very welcome - thanks for watching!
Love your topic “Storytelling”. Over the years I’ve kinda lost track a bit of this type photography. Have a couple older images from Philly when I did try to get the storytelling in my photos I’d love to share with you. I’ll have to share this video with my local camera club. Thanks
Thanks so much for your support! Storytelling through photography can be such a rewarding challenge, and it’s great to hear you’ve experimented with it in your work. I’d love to see those images from Philly-you can share them with me through social media or a link if that works for you. I hope the video encourages you to dive back into storytelling with your photography, and I really appreciate you sharing it with your camera club!
Alvin, well done! Though I would have liked more examples, I very much enjoyed the points you make and your delivery. Going to definitely share this video with my photography friends! Thank you.
Thank you! More examples are always a good idea, I’ll definitely keep that in mind. Thank you for watching.
Great content. You just got a new subscriber. Keep it up.
Thank you for subscribing! I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Great job. Thank you so much Kind Sir.
Thank you for watching sir!
Thank you for the tips. Brilliant.
You’re most welcome! I’m glad you found them helpful.
Alvin, you have one very smoooooooooth voice. Great to listen to.
Thank you! I appreciate you saying that! I hope the content provided value. Have a great day.
What a great video Alvin! I’m not far from you over in south Fort Worth. I scanned your channel and am definitely going to watch all of your videos over the next few days! Glad you showed up in my feed somehow! I wish you the best in 2025!
@@travisbrown2459 Thanks for the support Travis! It’s great to connect with someone local. Glad the videos caught your attention and I hope you continue to find value in them. Wishing you an incredible 2025!
Great Video Bro, keep them coming, I can see this channel i high places very soon. Thanks
Thanks you. Glad to hear you're enjoying the content!
As a full time photojournalist, documentary and street photographer for over 35 years, I can attest to everything addressed in the video as being spot on. Now that I'm firmly into my 60's, I find less is more, reducing my baseline shooting kit to a couple of "ancient" Fuji X-E2's with fast 23, 35 and 56 mm lenses (35mm, 50mm and 85mm FF). Looking at the works of William Albert Allard and Alex Webb has been instrumental in how I see the world through my cameras. You are 100% correct that you don't need to travel to any exotic location to capture decisive moments. Bring that same level to photographing families, weddings, etc. Don't call yourself a storytelling photographer if you need to direct your subjects, let the moments unfold and learn how to anticipate those moments. That brings authenticity to the images captured. Too many these days think they need to direct their subjects to impart so called captured moments when all they are doing is creating a false reality. It's not the quantity of images you produce, it's the quality. Having worked as a photo editor, it's rare these days for me to be stopped in my tracks and look at an image. To paraphrase the great photojournalist David Burnett: "Today there are dump trucks backing up offloading bad to mediocre images on social media for likes (whatever a like is worth)." If you can't provide context to your images, they are no better than the rest of the barrage of luke warm images online.
Thank you! Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and experienced perspective. Your ability to distill decades of work into these principles of simplicity, authenticity, and patience is something I deeply respect. The way you approach photography as a craft, rather than a numbers game, is a reminder of the discipline and dedication required to create truly meaningful work. I have a lot to learn from the insights you’ve shared here, and your reflections on capturing genuine moments, rather than staging them, are particularly striking. It’s a privilege to hear from someone with your depth of experience.
Great reminders here. Story is the way through. I very much appreciate your point of view here. It gave me a lot to think about. That third myth really makes sense to me. I can remember to make a series or sequence. That's great as a reminder. Thank you!
I'm glad the video inspired you to think about your photography in a new way. I believe a strong story can elevate any image! Thank you for watching!
Very good advice, thank you
Not a problem! Thanks for watching.
16 minutes of thought-arousing, thought-providing surrounding major topics of photography storytelling. There were some very good key points touched on in this video regarding subject matter. I'm certain this video will gain more hits overtime. This is a clear and well-thought-out presentation on photography storytelling for professional-seeking or hobbyist novice photographers. Thanks for providing this valuable insight. And I hope 2025 be a great year for your UA-cam viewership to grow hugely.
Thank you for your support and thoughtful comment. It means a lot to know the video is offering something of value for those diving deeper into photography. I’m looking forward to building on this momentum and creating even more engaging content this year. Wishing you a fantastic 2025 as well!”
Thank you. Youve earned a new subscriber
@@dwade_fpv Much appreciated! Glad to have you on board
Storytelling is a powerful tool in photography-what’s a story you’ve captured through your lens? Share your thoughts or even a favorite photo story in the comments! I’d love to hear how you’re applying these ideas in your own work.
Great video!!
Thank you!!
These tips are really helpful! I'm a photography student and the points that are being made here is crystal clear. Thank you for sharing these tips!
Not a problem at all. Glad to hear you found the tips helpful and clear. It’s great to see your dedication to improving your craft. Do you have any other topics you’d like to see covered?
@@providencephotographydfw Maybe in the future, I would like to learn more about how we can use Framing method with more creativity! And how to combat shyness while doing street photography.
@@naimqushairi1268 Those are excellent topics to explore! I’ll definitely work on creating content to help with using framing more creatively and strategies to overcome shyness in street photography. Both are important skills that can really elevate your work. Thanks for letting me know what you’re looking to learn-I’ll do my best to address these in future videos!
Great video on photography storytelling, cant wait to start my own. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you too! I’m excited for you to start telling your own stories!
You have made photography into such a beautiful art form. Thanks for both enlightening and inspiring me.
You’re very welcome! That really means a lot. Photography is an amazing way to express creativity, and I’m glad this video could inspire you. Keep at it-your unique perspective will make your work truly stand out!
Great job
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks and thought provoking. I will be in Namibia in March and the dessert scapes and intense light might provide intersting opportunitiesa. My 2 primes will be Fuji APSC 8mm and 23mm. I have the NIK filters so any thoughts on using the Silver Efex LR plugin?
Thanks for the comment, Martin! Namibia sounds like an amazing place for black-and-white photography, especially with the intense light and unique desert landscapes. I have to admit, I’m not familiar with the Fuji APSC primes or the Silver Efex plugin you mentioned, but they sound like powerful tools for the kind of work you’re planning. I’d love to hear how they perform and see the results from your trip-sounds like a fantastic opportunity to capture something really special!
Thanks for the comment, Martin! Namibia sounds like an amazing place for black-and-white photography, especially with the intense light and unique desert landscapes. I have to admit, I’m not familiar with the Fuji APSC primes or the Silver Efex plugin you mentioned, but they sound like powerful tools for the kind of work you’re planning. I’d love to hear how they perform and see the results from your trip-sounds like a fantastic opportunity to capture something really special!
What’s the biggest challenge you face when pricing your photography? Let’s talk below!
this is an outstanding video. thanks for breaking it all down & giving us challenges. truly inspiring, gonna go out & shoot some stuff tomorrow. 😻😻😻😻😻 5/5
@@oppositeofh8 Wow, thank you! It means a lot to hear that the video inspired you. I’m excited that you’re heading out to shoot-those challenges are all about growth, and I know you’ll create something amazing. Keep it up!
Very enlightening. Thank you.
You’re most welcome-I’m glad you found it helpful!
Worth watching! Thank you for the video. 👍
@@PhotoswithArt Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! Really glad you found it helpful. I’ve got more coming soon-hope you’ll stick around!
Thank you!!
@@SPDskills You’re most welcome. Thank you for watching
I really really appreciate your videos. Your videos are in depth, efficient while staying informative and I'm truly learning allot. I can sense the passion & hard work you put in these and its inspiring! I hope your channel grows, man, thank you. Much respect.
Thank you, Jeremy! I really appreciate that. Hearing that you’re learning and finding the videos helpful means a lot-it’s what keeps me going. I’ll keep putting in the work to bring you more content you’ll enjoy. Much respect!