Leica Storytelling Workshop

Visual Storytelling: How to Create, Edit and Present a Photo Story

Great photography is not only about making strong individual images. In editorial, documentary and magazine photography, the real power often lies in how images work together. A story is shaped by what you photograph, how you photograph it, what you leave out, and how you edit the final sequence. In this Leica Storytelling Photography workshop, we explore how to create a photographic story from the first idea to the final selection. You will learn how to think like a visual storyteller: how to find an angle, build a narrative arc, identify the images you need, and create a coherent series with rhythm, atmosphere and meaning.
We look at the difference between a single photograph, a reportage, a portrait story and a magazine feature. You will learn how to photograph with intention, how composition and timing influence the story, and how your visual choices can create a recognisable signature style. We also dive into image selection: why some strong images do not belong in a story, how sequencing changes meaning, and how editing determines the final angle. Participants are invited to bring an existing series or small selection of photographs. During the workshop, we discuss your work, look at what is already strong, and identify where the story, structure or visual language can be improved.
The day also includes practical guidance on how to present and pitch your work to newspapers, magazines, cultural platforms or commercial clients. You will leave with a clearer understanding of how to develop your own photographic stories and how to bring them into the world with more confidence and focus.
 

Who this is for

This workshop is designed for semi-advanced photographers who already understand the basics of photography and want to develop stronger series, reportage or editorial work with their Leica camera. It is suitable for photographers who want to move beyond individual images and learn how to create visual stories with structure, atmosphere and a personal point of view.
 

Topics Covered in the Workshop

• From single image to story: understanding visual storytelling.
• Finding your angle: what is the story really about?
• Narrative arc: how stories are built through images.
• Shot types: what images you need for reportage and magazine work.
• Photographing with intention: composition, timing, light and emotion.
• Creating a signature look or visual style.
• Image selection: what to keep, what to remove, and why.
• Sequencing: how order changes meaning.
• Editing your own work with distance and clarity.
• Presenting and pitching photo stories to clients, newspapers or magazines.
• Group discussion of participants’ own photographic series.

 

What to bring

Please bring your Leica camera and lenses, fully charged batteries and memory cards. Participants are encouraged to bring a small existing series of photographs, either printed or digitally, for discussion during the workshop. This can be an unfinished project, a reportage, a personal series or a selection of images you feel could become a stronger story.
 

Language Information

• This workshop will be in Dutch, with English support available upon request.

 

Minimum participants requirement:

This workshop requires a minimum of 3 participants. If this number is not met, the workshop may be canceled, and you will receive a full refund.
For more details, please refer to the Leica Akademie Nederland - Cancellation Policy & Terms.
 

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Agenda

• 10:00 - 13:00 Theory and Leica technology.
• 13:00 - 13:45 Lunch included by Leica Akademie.
• 14:00 - 18:00 Hands-on photography experience through the city.

 

Location

Leica Store Amsterdam: Van Baerlestraat 74, 1071 BA Amsterdam

Questions

Mail: [email protected]

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