How do I write a photography project?

A project is a way for photographers to focus on a particular subject matter and grow their skills with a set of pictures that tell a story. Many amateur photographers find themselves doing projects to help build up their confidence or simply because they want to expand on a subject that interests them.

It’s important to choose a project that interests you, not only in terms of the subject matter but also how you plan on shooting it. This will ensure that you enjoy the process and are motivated to continue. The more invested you are in the subject, the better your work will be and a unified body of images is always more appealing to galleries and photobook publishers.

Photography projects are an excellent opportunity to try out different techniques and equipment. Using a tilt-shift lens to photograph buildings or a macro lens to capture insects can help you get out of your comfort zone and create some truly unique works.

Choosing a project theme is another great way to focus your creativity and ensure that the end results are cohesive. This can be as simple as a letter of the alphabet where you take photos of subjects that start with each individual letter or you can get even more creative and come up with a more specific topic like ‘Goldish’ where you photograph anything that glows gold.

Finally, don’t forget to write out an outline of what you hope to accomplish with the project. This can be used as a pitch for a client or can help you stay on track when creating your own personal project. When writing an outline make sure to be very specific and include details such as exact shots, times of day or locations. Clients don’t appreciate vagueness and the more you can detail what exactly you’re going to be doing, the easier it will be for you to deal with clients when they send you questions or requests.