Choosing photographs is a different task from taking them. A striking image may not support the story of a set, while a quieter frame can provide the context the collection needs.
Start with the purpose of the sequence. Choose an opening that establishes the subject, then consider which details add something new. Watch for near-duplicates that repeat an impression without advancing it.
View the selection together at the size in which it will appear. Changes in scale can affect which details remain legible. A useful edit gives the viewer enough variety to understand the subject while preserving a clear thread through the images.
Imagine a practical setting.
Imagine an article about restoring a desk. A photograph showing the working surface can serve the story better than an unrelated dramatic landscape.
Before the next experiment.
Think about the life of the work after delivery. Source files, context, and credits can preserve the intent when the piece moves to a different setting.
- Name the purpose of the sequence.
- Choose images that add distinct information.
- Review the set at its intended display size.
Follow a related question
Test a longer heading.
Space that adapts to the wordsChoose one ordinary goal.
Review one complete flowKeep learning
Related background to continue exploring this subject.
MDN: image file formats W3C: accessible image tutorials
