Unlock the power of storytelling through creative photo editing techniques used by leading photographers and photo editors.

There is no shortage of talented photographers in today's world, but true storytellers are rare. One of the keys to becoming a better storyteller lies in mastering the art of photo editing. Photo editing goes beyond mere image adjustments – it involves the skilful selection, adjustment, enhancement and arrangement of photographs to create a compelling narrative. In fact, the importance of photo editing is such that publications and organisations employing visual content often rely on dedicated teams of photo editors to make crucial decisions about photographers, featured images, quantity, and arrangement.

Mastering this seemingly simple skill can be the difference between a visual story that resonates and one that falls flat. Many photographers, despite capturing amazing individual photographs, struggle to showcase their work effectively when self-publishing on their websites or social media due to a lack of photo editing skills. It's time to change that.

Join KC Nwakalor, a renowned documentary and photographer with over seven years of experience working for prestigious publications like The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Financial Times and esteemed organisations such as UNICEF, USAID, and WFP. KC will provide practical tips and insights to help you, as a photographer, elevate your photo editing skills to take your work to new heights.

In this class, you will learn:

1. The essence of photo editing and why it is essential for effective storytelling.
2. The key components of a compelling visual narrative.
3. Techniques for analysing and selecting photographs to extract their storytelling potential.
4. Creative cropping methods to optimise composition and visual impact.
5. Strategies for sequencing and arranging your photos to follow the narrative arc.

This class is suitable for photographers of all levels. If you're just starting out, you'll gain a solid foundation in visual storytelling. Intermediate and advanced photographers will discover how to showcase their work in a way that truly captures their storytelling capabilities.