How To Tell a Story Through Mobile Photography
如何通过手机摄影讲述一个故事

Administering an element of storytelling in photography is a new practice of patience, determination, and action. It's an exhilarating process that, when appropriately executed, requires additional knowledge. If you're looking for general tips on capturing unique frames that evoke emotion and ultimately tell a story, then take a peek at our essential tricks for creating a good narrative in your streamline of mobile photography (though these principles can apply to any camera).
在摄影中运用讲故事的元素是一种新的耐心、决心和行动的实践。这是一个令人振奋的过程，当恰当地执行时，需要额外的知识。如果你正在寻找关于捕捉独特框架以唤起情感并最终讲述故事的一般技巧，那么看看我们在移动摄影流程中创建良好叙事的基本技巧（尽管这些原则可以适用于任何相机）。

Beginning, Middle, and End
开始、中间和结束

Much like reading your favorite novel, the beginning chapters establish a beautiful setting for the story, introduce the main characters, and mold essential locations. The middle of any story gives context to the three elements mentioned above, while the final chapter provides the audience with a satisfying conclusion (unless you're Game of Thrones). Visual storytelling in photography follows these same rules. We lead the viewer on a journey as a witness to a particular moment — or moments — of that same story.
就像阅读你最喜欢的小说一样，开头的章节为故事建立了一个美丽的背景，介绍了主要人物，并塑造了重要的地点。任何故事的中间部分都为上述三个元素提供了背景，而最后一章则为观众提供了一个令人满意的结局（除非你是《权力的游戏》）。摄影中的视觉叙事遵循同样的规则。我们引导观众踏上一段旅程，见证那个相同故事的特定时刻——或多个时刻。

Of course, a thoroughly complex and complete story with a beginning, middle, and end requires a streamline of photographs, as only one photo conveys the moods and emotions of a particular moment.
当然，一个有开头、中间和结尾的极其复杂且完整的故事需要一系列照片来呈现，因为只有一张照片能够传达特定时刻的情绪和情感。

To effectively create this story in photo form, start with some pre-planning: think of the mood you're trying to convey, introduce your characters, locations, and ideas, and fully execute how the story will unfold.
要以照片形式有效地创作这个故事，从一些预先规划开始：思考你试图传达的情绪，介绍你的角色、地点和想法，并充分执行故事将如何展开。

Let's take, for example, a camping trip. First, photograph the group of individuals setting up their gear to head down the trail, then shoot a portrait of each of their faces. Grab those details: the shining sweat beads dancing along their foreheads, their crazy hairstyles sticking beyond their hats, and the dirt mounds piling at the top of their threaded backpacks. Photograph the winding river bed and stacked red rocks like a pile of hot cakes dripping with maple syrup. Once you've established the three main elements, capture the lifestyle of what it's like on the trail: this is your story's middle part — the context. Give clues to their lifestyle while hiking up the mountain or canyon.
以露营旅行为例。首先，拍摄一群人搭建装备准备踏上小径的照片，然后拍摄他们每个人的面部肖像。捕捉那些细节：沿着额头舞动的闪亮汗珠，从帽子外伸出的疯狂发型，以及堆积在带螺纹背包顶部的土堆。拍摄蜿蜒的河床和堆叠的红色岩石，就像一堆淋着枫糖浆的热蛋糕。一旦确定了三个主要元素，就捕捉小径上的生活方式：这是你故事的中间部分——背景。在爬上山脉或峡谷时给出他们生活方式的线索。

Finally, conclude with a standing ovation at the summit, an ending success story waiting to be told by John Krakauer.
最后，在峰会中以起立鼓掌结束，这是一个等待约翰·克拉考尔讲述的圆满成功故事。

Establish A Theme 确立一个主题

If you're in a particular situation where the beginning, middle, and end don't necessarily apply — at least come up with a representational theme. They are broken down into three different categories to choose from:
如果你处于一种特定的情况，其中开头、中间和结尾不一定都适用——至少想出一个具有代表性的主题。它们被细分为三个不同的类别可供选择：

Stylistic Theme: A visual representation of selected techniques or styles that overlap in variety.
风格主题：所选技术或风格在多样性中重叠的视觉呈现。

Visual Theme: Shots that focus on a particular palette or mood reflected on the apparent choices by the photographer.
视觉主题： 专注于摄影师明显选择所反映的特定调色板或情绪的镜头。

Locational Theme: Recurring images from a particular place that idealize a specific location.
位置主题：来自特定地点的反复出现的图像，这些图像理想化了特定的地点。

It's Okay To Be Messy
凌乱也无妨

Part of what makes lifestyle photography so genuine and endearing is its messy accouterment in the foreground or those silly details that shine through the background. Capturing realistic scenes means embracing all parts of the photograph wholeheartedly and steering away from perfecting every aspect of your picture. It's what sets apart "lifestyle" photography from a stylistic shoot, more natural and organic.
生活方式摄影之所以如此真实且可爱，部分原因在于其前景中凌乱的配饰或那些在背景中闪耀的愚蠢细节。捕捉真实的场景意味着全心全意地拥抱照片的所有部分，避免完善照片的每一个方面。这就是将“生活方式”摄影与风格摄影区分开来的地方，更自然、更有机。

Consistent Editing Style 一致的编辑风格

One significant difference between highly seasoned photographers and beginners is the overall level of consistency in their post-production processes. Clean, seamless Instagram feeds and portfolio galleries make for one helluva presentation. It speaks volumes to the testaments of one's work. Most visionary experts undergo a wonky editing phase, so don't take it personally.
经验丰富的摄影师和初学者之间的一个显著差异在于他们后期制作过程的整体一致性水平。干净、无缝的 Instagram 动态和作品集画廊会带来非常棒的展示效果。这充分体现了一个人的作品的价值。大多数有远见的专家都经历过一个不稳定的编辑阶段，所以不要往心里去。

First, define what you want your editing style to be.
首先，定义你希望你的编辑风格是什么。

It's imperative to streamline your efforts on what exactly you want from the creative process. Focus your energy on your long-term artistic goals, and ask yourself what you want your viewers to recognize when they look at your work.
必须精简你在创意过程中确切想要的努力。将你的精力集中在长期的艺术目标上，并问问自己，当观众观看你的作品时，你希望他们认出什么。

If you like bright, airy, natural images, run like the wind with that sensation. If you want your vibe to be more edgy or offbeat, be as gritty as possible. Have confidence in your ability to tell a story with color and saturation. You might be pleasantly surprised.
如果你喜欢明亮、通风、自然的图像，就带着那种感觉像风一样奔跑。如果你希望你的氛围更前卫或与众不同，就尽可能地坚韧。对自己用颜色和饱和度讲述故事的能力要有信心。你可能会惊喜不已。