Stephen Alvarez

Photography: The Visual Narrative

Course Description
Human beings are story tellers. Narrative is how we lend meaning to our lives. Join me in exploring how the visual narrative works. Visual stories can be as short as one frame or as long as a book. Through daily exercises we will look at how photographs tell stories and concentrate on making images that connect on an emotionally effective level.

Skill Level
This class is appropriate for all levels.

Artist's Biography
Photojournalist Stephen Alvarez produces global stories about exploration, culture, religion, and the aftermath of conflict. Stephen has been a National Geographic photographer since 1995. He has published over a dozen stories for the magazine. His images have won awards in Pictures of the Year International, Communication Arts, and have been exhibited at Visa Pour L'Image in Perpignan, France. Recent appearances include NPR, PBS, and CBS Sunday Morning. Stephen lives with his family in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Artist's Website
www.picturestoryblog.com