The art of creating and telling stories is changing rapidly, thanks to the digital revolution, new cameras and the power of the Internet. One of the quickest, simplest, and most powerful ways to make our photo stories more compelling is to add digitally acquired audio. This workshop provides essential information and practical exercises for photographers who want to combine still images, video capture, and sound for presentation of their photo stories on the web.

Ambient sounds and interviews are the perfect complement to documentary storytelling and photographic essays. We start by discussing examples of successful stories that combine great images and strong audio. We investigate audio equipment, recording techniques, and editing and publishing programs. We practice interviewing, recording ambient sounds, and adding a narration track.

We edit our images, videos, and sounds together to create powerful multi-media stories, from simple slide shows with music, to complex narratives with audio tracks and interviews. Finally, we learn how to upload polished and professional-quality projects quickly and easily to the Internet.

Combined artfully, pictures, videos, and sound multiply their individual power to inform, entertain, and influence. When posted online, the power of our visual storytelling is amplified.

COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE (Course Level 400): For an additional fee, participants may elect to receive one hour of college credit through Hastings College upon successful completion of this workshop. Those interested in earning credit should inquire with Santa Fe Photographic Workshops at the time of registration, 505-983-1400, Ext. 11.