1. The Photo Essay
Like any other essay or piece of writing, a photo essay has a topic & purpose.
Your essay will use both words & images to give a compelling and inspiring message to your readers.

2. What is a photo essay? A photo essay is a combination of photos & informative (nonfiction) text.
It tells a story.
It evokes emotion.
It raises awareness.
It is based on research.
It provides a learning opportunity for the author and their reader.

3. Today we are going to look at possible ways to generate ideas for your essay.

4. Everyday people, things, and events
What do you notice?
What are you impressed by?
What do you wonder about?
What do you appreciate?
People we spend our time with
Buildings we see in our community (or wonder about)
Simple daily routines & rituals
Sport events
Hobbies

5. Global Issues: Community, Country, World
Environmental issues
Social issues
Political issues
Educational rights
Ethical & moral issues
What connects us?
What concerns you?
What excites you?
What moves you?
What makes you angry?

6. History: What story needs to be told?
What interests you?
What historical event baffles you?
What historical event inspires you?
Makes you angry?
Person?
Place?
Event?

7. Notebook Entry
Part 1: Take a mental, visual walk through your everyday life.
What or who do you notice?
What is important to you?
What interests you?
Part 2: Ask yourself what matters to you most.
Human rights?
The environment?
Education?
Part 3: Think about historical events.
What makes you feel emotion or touches you in some way?
What causes you to feel disbelief or outrage?