#visual-storytelling

#visual-storytelling

This week you get to choose from five creative photography prompts - all designed to help you notice your world a little differently and strengthen your visual storytelling.

Getting to the point where one is considered a professional comic book artist or writer is not merely about determining one's capacity to produce gripping images or compose clever conversations. Furthermore, it is the process of teaching oneself the art of steadily, simply, and honestly increase you followers. Many talented creators often stay unseen because they do not know how to share their work with the world.

F rom the jump, I should admit that I have been skeptical of comics journalism. The method is too slow for the 24-hour news cycle, and making comics about complex and evolving issues risks simplifying things that should remain nuanced. However, a new, deeply-considered textbook by former editors at The Nib, Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris, has changed my mind.

Digital has never been just marketing for me. It is a tool that connects creativity and influence. I always say: attention is the new currency. It all started with short videos and bold ideas that unexpectedly went viral. This gave me the confidence that I can use the language of cinema and storytelling on social media to create projects that change the perception of brands.

This one performance was the creative spark that would ignite a fire in Jacek. He knew right away that he should use design to transform his newspaper from boring text into performance art. Just like a Cirque du Soleil performance. Much like when Einstein was a child and received a magnetic compass as a gift, sparking his lifelong fascination with the invisible forces of nature.

At the recent AVEDA Congress show, designer and creative director Dany Vo introduced a stage environment shaped by motion graphics, typography, and visual storytelling. Acting as creative lead, Vo developed a motion-driven backdrop that interacted directly with the choreography, transforming the runway into a spatial narrative rather than a static presentation. The visuals, composed of shifting typography and organic graphic forms, were synchronized with the movement of models and garments.

Issue 10 is a testament to the magazine's unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. Featuring over 240 pages infused with the creative vision of 22 distinguished contributors, this release cultivates an intimate dialogue around male sexuality through uncompromising and audacious imagery. Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of unpublished photo editorials, alongside revealing interviews with artists such as Jugodepapaya, Dominik Więcek, and Steve Viksjö.

The 2025 Monovisions Photography Awards honored the emotional depth and timeless elegance of black-and-white photography, with 20 standout travel images that captured culture, history, and human connection across the globe. These photographs go beyond documentation, using light, shadow, and composition to tell powerful stories that resonate across borders. Stripped of color, each image reveals subtle yet profound details, inviting viewers into moments of stillness, motion, and meaning.

Images in long-form content can (and often should) do more than illustrate. They can shape how people navigate, engage with, and interpret what they're reading. They help set the pace, influence how readers feel, and add character that words alone can't always convey. So, how do you use images to add personality, rhythm, and even surprise someone along the way? Here's how I do it.

When it comes to blending music, fashion, storytelling, and visual artistry, Tyler, the Creator remains in a league of his own. His newest release, the music video for "Darling, I," is a stunning reminder of why he continues to dominate conversations across hip-hop, art, and pop culture. Self-directed by Tyler himself, the video arrives as a cinematic surprise, transporting fans into a stylized, multi-dimensional romantic journey that feels more like a short film than a traditional music video.

Smears simulate the blur of a character or object's motion, creating subconscious links in your mind between their poses to ensure fluid action.

A Page of Madness by Teinosuke Kinugasa, a landmark silent film, showcases remarkable visual audacity through its unique storytelling technique and innovative cinematic style.

Kontinentalist is an original storytelling startup that gives visual data journalism a distinctly Asian flavor, focusing on impactful longform storytelling and immersive design.

In the greys between feelings, making and discovery.

Visual storytelling in presentations means crafting slides that go beyond bullet points. Instead, they use compelling imagery, clean design, data visuals, and emotional resonance to guide the audience through a journey.

The 2024 Mobile Photography Awards highlight the power of smartphone photography, proving that compelling visual storytelling doesn't require professional equipment.

When I can't write, I watch a movie. When I can write - irrespective of whatever quick rhythm or new stuff is developing on the page - I watch a movie.

Using a mix of shape sizes creates a harmonious character design that captivates viewers, making the overall composition dynamic and engaging without monotony.

Photography used to be about patience, but Fujifilm's upcoming X-Half, blends analog memory with modern momentum for creators focused on fast-paced visual storytelling.