Photo EssaysBy:

Carolyn & Kayler

What is a photo essay?A photo essay is a story that is told

through pictures, instead of through words.

Another Form of Photo EssaysAnother form of a photo essay is a photo

series. Photo Series: A group of pictures taken

over time.

What is the Function of a Photo Essay?There are two functions of a Photo

essay.

1. A photo essay may be created to add more emotion and understanding to a certain situation.

2. A certain type of photo essay (photo series) shows how something has changed over time.

Kind of Events are in a Photo Essay?The kind of events that may be in a

photo essay are not limited. Any one event could be made into a

photo essay.

Example of a Photo Essayhttp://

www.english.illinois.edu/maps/depression/photoessay.htm