How to Tell Photo-Stories & Get Published
Are you struggling to craft a cohesive story from your images, write successful pitches that grab an editor’s attention, or navigate the complex world of magazine publishing?
Without the right strategies, even the most stunning photographs can go unnoticed in an oversaturated industry. This live online masterclass will equip you with the tools and techniques to transform your photography into impactful stories that get published. Learn how to structure a compelling narrative, pitch your work with confidence, and publish an immersive photo-story to create lasting impact. Over five live sessions, including four weekly 1-hour classes, the course is designed to fit effortlessly into busy schedules. A personalized one-on-one feedback session at the end ensures tailored guidance to help you achieve your specific goals. To provide a truly personalized learning experience, the class is limited to just 12 participants. Secure your spot now and elevate your storytelling skills!
This course is for you, if you:
– Want to transform your photo-story into a publication-ready project but need a clear roadmap
– Struggle with planning, executing, and curating a compelling visual narrative
– Aim to build meaningful connections with editors and expand your professional network
– Value personalized feedback to tackle challenges and refine your work
– Prefer learning in a supportive, small-group setting with like-minded creatives
What’s included in the course?
– Recording of every online session, available for 3 months after the course ends
– PDF workbook to with tasks accompanying each module
– A 30-minute one-on-one feedback session
– Access to a private Facebook group to help you exchange thoughts, ask questions, and share successes
This course will guide you through the process of transforming your images into a publication-ready story, equipping you with the skills to craft an effective pitch and develop a compelling publication strategy. You will learn how to build meaningful connections with editors, gaining insights into what makes a story stand out in today’s competitive media landscape. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence and tools to share your visual stories with the world, ensuring they reach the right audience and create a lasting impact.
Lana Tannir is a nature photographer, science storyteller, and biologist based in Germany. As a National Geographic Explorer, Emerging League member of the International League of Con-servation Photographers, and Girls Who Click partner photographer, she has spent the past decade documenting the relationship between humans and nature in remote Arctic regions and marine environments. Through her stories, she aims to advocate for change by raising awareness and advancing education.
Since graduating with an BFA in Film & TV production and M.Sc. in Wildlife Biology and Con-servation, Tannir has pursued projects on an international scale, collaborating with NGOs, scientific institutes, museums, and wildlife rescues. Her work has been featured in podcasts, interviews, and publications, including National Geographic Germany and Serbia, Terra Mater, Oceanographic Magazine, Wildlife Photographic, Sony Alpha Universe, Sidetracked Magazine, and Female Explorer. Her photographs are also regularly exhibited in Germany and the UK, most recently at photoMUENCHEN 2019 and Mindspace 2023.
In 2021, Tannir received an Honorable Mention at the International Photography Awards in the photojournalism category and was named an Emerging Photographer in Landscape Photography by National Geographic Germany. Since 2023, she is serving on the judging panel for Nature TTL’s Photographer of the Year competition and has most recently made her appearance on the TEDx stage as a speaker.
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