Creating Visual Narratives is a holistic guide to visual storytelling, that helps readers define their creative intent through photography.
The book draws on the decades of combined experience of authors Mike Davis and Andrea Wise across newsrooms, nonprofits, government, higher education, and the tech sector. It is organized into three parts and structured to anchor a semester-long course, guiding readers through mastering the craft of making, selecting, and sequencing images within ethical frameworks, and charting a sustainable visual career path. Throughout, thirty-three photographers share the stories behind their most meaningful images and their own career journeys, grounding each concept in real-world experience. Appendices provide teaching strategies, field-tested assignments, and a visual vocabulary to extend the book's use in and beyond the classroom.
Ideal for students, educators, and working professionals at every career stage, this book is suited to photography and visual communication courses as well as independent study.
Online support materials include a resource guide, further reading list, syllabi for educators, and a sample of LinkedIn headlines showing a wide range of roles and ways of positioning yourself as a visual professional. Readers can also visit www.michaelddavis.com and www.andreawise.com for information on upcoming book events.