In a world of fast-moving images and shaky camera phone video, Photo Documentaries are an invitation to slow down and appreciate the fine details. It takes all the best qualities of a traditional photo essay and a podcast or radio drama, blending them into a unique product that grabs the viewer’s attention and immerses them in the story. Combining the strengths of high quality, professional still photography with a story told in the subject’s own voice, the Photo Documentary bridges the gap between video and traditional photographs in a powerful and memorable way.
How does it work?
Creating a Photo Documentary takes places in two stages: The audio recording and the photo shoot. The audio portion could be ambient sounds, an interview, music, or a combination of sources, recorded with high-quality wireless microphones, that serve to tell the subject’s story in their own words and give the necessary atmosphere to the final product. They get to tell us about their passions, their loved ones, their life stories in a way that nobody else could, as though they are standing right there beside you. The photoshoot, typically several hours documenting a “day in the life,” combines those stories with the visuals that are familiar to you: the things they do and way you will remember them one day, as they existed right here and right now.
Together, they form the basis of the Photo Documentary, where the best of the still photographs are combined with the most memorable parts of the interview to create a short-form video where both aspects get to shine in a way that is fresh and unique. To top it off, you get all the benefits of a professional photoshoot to go with the Photo Documentary, such as digital images, gallery-quality prints, albums, and more.
Together, they form the basis of the Photo Documentary, where the best of the still photographs are combined with the most memorable parts of the interview to create a short-form video where both aspects get to shine in a way that is fresh and unique. To top it off, you get all the benefits of a professional photoshoot to go with the Photo Documentary, such as digital images, gallery-quality prints, albums, and more.
Who is this for?
Photo documentaries are a fantastic way to celebrate an occasion, make memories of a loved one, preserve family oral history, or share your passion with the world. Whether it’s a first birthday celebration, Father’s Day/Mother’s Day, anniversaries, or retirement, Photo Documentaries make great gifts and ways to commemorate a major life event. They also are a great way to preserve grandma and grandpa’s life stories, and provide you a collection of professional-quality photographs for generations to come. For those with businesses or creative passions, Photo Documentaries can be a great way to promote your latest project and reach your audience while getting fresh photographs for your website, social media, and marketing. So long as there are compelling and priceless stories to be told and preserved, there will be a reason to consider a Photo Documentary.