October 22, 2019
DPC Session on Storytelling Through Photography led by Reuters Pictures Middle East & Africa Editor
- DPC Session on Storytelling Through Photography led by Reuters Pictures Middle East & Africa Editor
- Session discussed how to create a compelling photograph to captivate audience
Dubai Press Club (DPC), hosted a session with Reuters, the world’s largest multimedia news provider, discussing the fundamentals of storytelling through photography, including ways to master visual storytelling elements to create a compelling photograph.
The presentation was led by Russell Boyce, Middle East & Africa Editor, Reuters Pictures, and touched on the importance of speed when capturing images while also maintaining accuracy and ethical practices. During the session held at DPC headquarters, Boyce spoke about Reuters’ ‘The Wider Image’ project, an award-winning interactive experience showcasing visual insights by Reuters photographers. Sharing his experience with an audience of UAE-based photo editors, Boyce said:
“Photographers need to think about telling the story visually while bearing in mind these six elements. The ‘Long form narrative’ storytelling elements include paying great attention to the general view, portrait, action, impact, detail and wow factor.”
“There are many stories photographers can shoot,” Boyce added. “All they have to do is open their eyes to the things they can see every day, and what I’ve seen so far is that the region is very interested in this aspect of photography.” Boyce, who also manages and trains photographers, said photojournalists can work in teams and come up with ideas that are important to them and the world. During the session, Boyce also addressed how social media platforms and hand-held device technology has altered the way people consume news and information. He said that consumers today expect free and instant content, which makes social media a major competitor for news agencies.
Salem Belyouha, Acting Director of Dubai Press Club, expressed his appreciation to Boyce for sharing his professional experience with participants. Belyouha also highlighted the close relationship between Dubai Press Club and Reuters and said: “Dubai Press Club is keen on working with leading media organisations like Reuters to support the development of the media sector locally and regionally. Through organising various training programmes, sessions and workshops, we hope to develop and enhance the skillsets of media professionals in the region and enable them to keep abreast of developments in the region and across the world.”
DPC organises several workshops and interactive sessions throughout the year in partnership with leading international media organisations to equip journalists with the skills required to cover various events and write in-depth news stories and analysis while maintaining high journalistic standards. Targeting mainly media professionals and youth, including people interested in the media field, the programmes aim to strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading global destination for the media industry.
