Photo Story Planning Worksheet

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Photo Story Planning Worksheet

Photography Merit Badge — Requirement 7

Your Story Idea

Event or topic
Where it will happen
When you will photograph it
Main story idea

Shot List

Shot TypeWhat you plan to photographWhy it matters to the story
Opening / wide  
Medium scene  
Close detail  
Action moment  
Reaction / expression  
Ending image  

Practical Planning

Camera or phone charged Memory space available Permission from people if needed Weather checked Backup plan if conditions change Safe shooting location chosen

Story Order Sketch

Sketch your 8 to 12 image sequence here, or note the order you plan to use

Counselor Input

Write feedback from your counselor here.

Approval

Merit Badge Counselor Signature
Date