Creative Spaces NetworkRead our photography guide, then take photos around your creative space.
As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. In my view, this couldn’t describe photography better. A well-crafted photo speaks volumes, transcending language barriers to communicate emotions, stories, and perspectives in an instant. Whether portraying a powerful portrait or capturing a candid moment, photography can challenge preconceptions and broaden our understanding of the world.
In a nutshell, photography is about freezing a moment to tell stories. And for me, the enduring impact of photography lies in its ability to connect people to these special moments. It's a bit like time travel. I hope some of these photos resonated strongly with you too.
- Have a look through The Power of a Good Photo, a photography guide by Sophie Macdonald, Communications Assistant Kaitautoko Whakarite, that provides tips for taking photos that are effective in telling a story.
- Get busy, taking photos around your creative space. Make sure to seek permission first, from your subjects and jot down their names.
- Download and save your photos - name the files with the subject’s names and include the name of the person to credit for taking the photo.
- Post them to your social media platforms and describe what’s happening, use the photos in funding applications, letters of invitation and of thanks. These are a tool in your advocacy tool kit and help you capture engagement.
Send your photo files to csn@artsaccess.org.nz with your creative space name in the subject line so that we can advocate for you too and feature them on our communication platforms.
