Let’s talk less about technology for now, and more about story. Let’s say you’re starting your winter photo concept from scratch, and you’re not sure where to begin. A great exercise is to start with story. Listed below are ten winter story ideas. Do any of these story ideas inspire further exploration?

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10 Winter Story Ideas

These are broad strokes, and you might think they are far out there (lol!). We know you have better ideas, so please comment and share them 🙂

Stories and ideas can also be abstract rather than literal. Stories can be simple or complex. Stories can have many layers with multiple ideas. Or we can get mystical: the story is not expressed in the photograph by the photographer, but the story is perceived by the viewer observing the picture. What are your thoughts?

1. A Tale of Two Snowflakes: A story about the lives of two snowflakes and their journey from the sky to the ground.

2. The Snowman Who Wanted to Ski: The story of a snowman who dreams of skiing down the mountain.

3. The Snow Bear: A story about a brave polar bear and her quest to save her home from a snowstorm.

4. The Christmas Blizzard: A story about a family’s adventure as they battle the snow and wind of a blizzard during the holiday season.

5. The Snow Queen: A story about a magical queen who helps bring winter to the world.

6. Winter Magic: A story about the power of the snow and how it can transform the world.

7. A Winter Wonderland: A story about a group of friends who embark on a journey to explore a winter wonderland.

8. Let It Snow: A story about a boy who finds courage and strength through a snowstorm.

9. The Snow Angel: A story about a young girl who discovers a mysterious snow angel in the snow.

10. The Snow Princess: A story about a young princess who is sent on a quest to save her kingdom.

Photo by Jared Subia.

Photo by Bob Canning.