Nick Brandt, born in 1964 in London, England, transitioned to photography in his 30s after a successful career directing music videos, including for Michael Jackson. His passion for photography was ignited by the landscapes and wildlife of Tanzania. He...

Pieter Hugo, born in 1976 in Johannesburg, South Africa, began his photography career in his 20s after working in Cape Town’s film industry. His breakthrough came with Hyena Men (2005), a series that captured global attention for its raw...

Henry Hargreaves, born in Christchurch, New Zealand, moved to Brooklyn, NY, in his 20s. His 15-year career began with a detour into fashion photography before evolving into a unique blend of culinary curiosity and irreverence. Key milestones include his...

Julia Anna Gospodarou, born in Athens, Greece, blends her architectural roots with a deep passion for photography. With a Master’s in Architecture, she began her career sketching buildings, later transitioning to capture them through a lens. Over 15 years,...

Zac Zinn, born in 1990 in Oregon, USA, began his photography career in his 20s after acquiring a Nikon D5100. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he has dedicated his work to capturing the raw beauty of wild landscapes, blending...

Born in 1985 in Kingston upon Thames, London, Laura Pannack discovered her passion for photography at Central Saint Martins and began her career in her 20s. She rose to prominence with a World Press Photo Award in 2010 for...

PrefaceThis tutorial introduces the Five Shots of Visual Storytelling—a framework we actively teach at DPC to help photographers tell clearer, more intentional stories with their images. Whether you're using a mobile phone or a mirrorless camera, this structure brings...