A Story Tellers Mind Set…
Do you have a story tellers mind set? Let’s see what do we need?
You will need to take a few close up shots, then the full object then even go pan the shot to show us the outer boundaries of where you are located.
All three of these perspectives together will give a visual package that brings the viewer into your world.
Focus…before you push the shutter…where do you want the readers eyes to land? You want them to see what you are feeling and at that moment.
Remember, visuals will expand your story, MORE than text.
BRING YOUR AUDIENCE INTO YOUR WORLD!
If my storytelling is accurate…you would of detected we are at the Christopher Columbus Park in Boston.
Can you tell where my eyes were focused? Oh, the wisteria covered trellis was so delightful.
Christopher Columbus Park is one of the gems of Boston. Located between the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway and the Boston Harbor, the uniquely designed 4 1/2 acres serve as a neighborhood park, a community gathering spot, the site of festivals, summer movie nights and art shows, a must-see destination for tourists from around the nation and around the world, and the conduit for those who are ferrying to the Harbor Islands, which are part of the U.S national park system.
I hear this is stunning at Christmas…be still my heart.
This is another segment of our Boston trip a few years ago.
Have a great day.
Laurie
XXOO
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It is funny, but I have never been to this park and I have been to Boston many times! Thanks for sharing![
Hi Laurie! You had me at ‘Story Tellers’! Ha,ha! Beautiful place and the wisteria covered trellis are breathtaking. I could just imagine them at Christmas. Great shots! 😀
Yes….the photos outline the story without speaking and then words expand the vision!
Ah, it looks like I missed this park on my visit to Boston a few years ago. what a pitty!
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Don’t you just love Wisteria? We can’t grow it here, but had our wedding pictures done at the Arboretum in Dallas just at the right time of year to capture it blooming…gorgeous.
I like that story 🙂 Blue skies, beautiful park, strolling… sounds like my kind of day.
(and Little Man is unbelievably gorgeous in his cowboy boots, Laurie!)
Thank you for taking us along Laurie! Lovely. xo
I was there over the weekend!!! 🙂
It is a small world isn’t it Lisa?
What a beautiful place. I would love to walk in that park.
My favorite tool for storytelling photos is a diptych … or triptych. But I tend to use diptychs more. Your photos here are beautiful and thanks for the suggestions.
I so love this, girl! I’ve always been a writer…until I got my blog. Now, I just feel like letting my photos tell the story. 🙂
These are gorgeous, by the way. I’m a sucker for green!
I think storytelling is one of the hardest parts of photography. You can figure out how to work a camera, and you can figure out exposure…but storytelling is a skill that takes time to develop. Such a crucial part of photography. I hope I get there one day! 🙂
Fantastic photos! Made me happy to see!
Yes, the story-telling came through loud & clear with your beautiful photographs!! And again, your tips are always a gem!!
What a gorgeous arbour!
oh my goodness, gorgeous!!
That first photo is stunning! I bet the arch is gorgeous at Christmastime with all the tiny lights!
I bet that is stunning at Christmas. It’s stunning when it’s not Christmas!! Great pictures, as usual, but that first one made me start it was so pretty.
What a stunning park, Laurie. The wisteria trellis is amazingly beautiful. I loved your story in pictures. 🙂
Absolutely stunning shots Laurie and I love that trellis as well. Made me think of fairty tales. 😀
Be still my heart – these shots are stunning!
Gorgeous.
WOW – ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A favorite spot so beautifully captured! I have never been there at Christmas but will definitely put it on my “to do” list this year!
That wisteria is EVERYTHING! I mean how is it not EVERYWHERE! Wisteria and pine! LOL
Oh, Laurie…that first shot literally took my breath away!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful!
Oh … The archade of greens is amazing … I tooka deep breath, almost feeling like I was entering in – beautiful! You truly show the story telling in this post. Blessings to your weekend, Laurie!
Not only can you tell a beautiful story with your photographs but you can explain to us exactly how you did it…..You are a jewel and this is a beautiful place…
Stunning!
These are all such beautiful shots. I bet it would be a site to see at Christmas time.
Hope you are having a happy weekend.
Hugs~
loved the place 🙂
Will have to check that out the next time that I’m in Boston!
I sure do love your photographs and tips! Beautiful! Have a super weekend my friend! Hugz always, Lisa and Bear
Thank you for the tips Laurie, love the photo of the wisteria covered trellis coveringt the bright blue sky!
Jenna
Great tips. These are remarkable photos. Thank you so much, Laurie!
Thanks for the tips. I am attempting to get better at shooting the details, then the whole object, then the location, just as you showed us in your beautiful example. Invariably I forget one or two of those!
Wonderful images Laurie. Always look forward to your posts.
Telling a story with photography … yes, great tip! I try to do that, showing views from different angles, close-up and panoramic. What a beautiful park! Love the perspective in the first photo. Have a nice weekend 🙂
A beautifully told story!! Have a wonderful weekend too!
That last one is my favorite.. I would love to see this.. in any season, what a beautiful place to visit!
Beautiful shots Laurie! I absolutely am in love with that trellis covered in wisteria!
Kenley
Short and clear storytelling mind tips. Thank you for sharing.
You definitely know how to tell a story with your images! And what fascinating stories you tell…they just keep coming….I’d love to see that much wisteria in one place. Beautiful!
Storytelling is a critical part of the visual dialogue. You’ve done a good job of relating its importance. Enjoy your weekend.
Well, I was very focused on trying to see if that was a wisteria, and I am so glad you told me that it is; I guessed right!
Great shots and tips. Trying to recall if we walked through here or not on our visit because that walkway looks very familiar.
Terrific images Laurie but that first one is spectacular.
Great photos, Laurie!
Wonderful to see “your” Boston or see it “your” way – excellent captured… 🙂
All the best are photos, which make words in our head or words which make pictures in our head – so we can’t ask for more… 🙂 🙂
A wonderful weekend for You and Yours… 🙂
One of my favorite parts of the city!!!
Love these photos with or without stories! I’ve never been there, but now I’d enjoy walking in this urban wonderland.
Happy Weekend Laurie!! Beautiful park, thanks for the tour 🙂
It’s so pretty at night even in summer. The trellis is totally illuminated with little blue lights! It’s magical!
Thank you for the tips for story telling and this excellent example.
You are so very welcome…I just love when you drop on bye. Have a great weekend.