Tutorial...

Writing a Narrative using Photographs

Before I gave you the tips on how to write a Narrative using photographs, let me define what a narrative and photographs is...

 A narrative or story is any account of connected events, presented to a reader or listener in a sequence of written or spoken words, or in a sequence of (moving) pictures.

A photograph or photo is an image created by light falling on a light-sensitive surface.

Joining them together...

Narrative photography is the idea that photographs can be used to tell a story. Allen Feldman stated that "the event is not what happens. The event is that which can be narrated".

So now, here are the tips in writing narratives using photographs:

1.GET COMFORTABLE- this will help you to think easily.

2. Let it Go- this will be useful for you can  write your ideas freely.

3. JUST DO IT- don't hesitate to write, just do what you think is right.

4. Be ready to tell a story- prepare yourself with confidence.

5. Have some type of setting- choose an appropriate setting.

6. Build your characters, which can be as many as you want.

7. Think of your climax, the twist in your story- this will make your writing more meaningful.

8. Give the reader small hints

9. Describe all the situations- this will help your readers to understand the flow your story.

You can try the activity below to help you understand the tips written above:

Direction: Write your predicted  story based on the photographs by relating each pair  of  photograph. Write your answer in ½ sheet of paper.

Photo taken from google

Photo taken from google

*Credit to the owner of the Photos.