Telling Stories

The Photographer - self-portrait in black and white. ©Alina Oswald. All Rights Reserved.

“Text and photos by….” Oftentimes we see these words at the top of an article, following a title and subtitle. That’s because in the publishing world we do tell stories in words and images, or “text and photos.” Our writing and imagery need to interlace and work together to bring a subject to life, grab readers’ attention, raise interest and intrigue, and thus tell a story in the most compelling of ways.

For the past twenty years, I have worked in the publishing industry, interviewing and photographing amazing individuals, and telling their stories in words and images. Here are a few examples:

Pioneer Works: World Pride 2019 cover story interview and photo shoot for A&U Magazine:

Cover story interview & photo shoot with artist, activist, and author Avram Finkelstein, by Alina Oswald.

Preserving History: Cover story interview and photo shoot with award-winning activist and filmmaker Wolfgang Bush for A&U Magazine

Finding Strength: Cover story interview and photo shoot with international LGBTQ+ and HIV and AIDS activist Carlos Idibouo for A&U Magazine

Cover story interview & photo shoot with activist Carlos Idibouo, by Alina Oswald

Finding His Resolve: Feature article and photo shoot with advocate Omar Garcia for A&U Magazine

Feature article and photo shoot with advocate Omar Garcia, by Alina Oswald

An Epitome of Strength: 2022 Pride cover story interview and photo shoot with actor, activist, and celebrity host Ron B. for A&U Magazine

Legacy: Feature article and photo shoot with NYC actor and comedian Steve Hayes, for A&U Magazine

Feature article and photo shoot with NYC actor Steve Hayes by Alina Oswald

For more examples of interviews and stories, please feel free to visit the following links:

Ask a Photographer

Ask an Author

Ask an Activist

And also, read more about the importance of Writer-Photographer Collaborations

As always, thanks for stopping by,

Alina Oswald

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