Ernesto Acosta Cepeda / Visual Stories

Visual Stories

Photography-led essays, portraits, and long-form visual observations.

Visual story

The City Keeps Its Light After Midnight

A quiet photo essay about the streets that begin speaking after the crowds have gone.

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Place study / People & Places

The Light Between Two Buildings

16 July 20267 min read

Photo practice / Photo Practice

Portraits Need More Than a Good Wall

14 July 20268 min read

Field note / People & Places

The Long Way Home Is Still a Route

12 July 20266 min read

Documentary / Film & Documentary

An Archive Is a Way of Looking Forward

8 July 202610 min read

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visual-stories How To Research A Visual Story

A practical step-by-step guide to how to research a visual story, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next steps.

visual-stories How To Sequence Photographs For A Book

A practical step-by-step guide to how to sequence photographs for a book, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next steps.

visual-stories How To Make A Photo Zine

A practical step-by-step guide to how to make a photo zine, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next steps.

visual-stories How To Interview People For A Photo Story

A practical step-by-step guide to how to interview people for a photo story, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next steps.

visual-stories How To Write A Photo Project Statement

A practical step-by-step guide to how to write a photo project statement, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next steps.

visual-stories How To Make A Photography Portfolio

A practical step-by-step guide to how to make a photography portfolio, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next steps.

visual-stories How To Tell A Story With A Photo Series

A practical step-by-step guide to how to tell a story with a photo series, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next steps.

visual-stories How To Photograph A Workshop

A practical step-by-step guide to how to photograph a workshop, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next steps.

visual-stories How To Choose Black And White For A Photo Story

A practical step-by-step guide to how to choose black and white for a photo story, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next steps.