Sure, there are pictures that are beautiful to look at. Sunrises above the ocean can be heart-warming and look great at the wall. But do they speak to you? Do they tell a story other than those of beauty?
Documentary Photography, on the other hand, is way more than what you see in the photograph. The picture is only the catalyst in triggering a chain reaction that lets you create a story in your mind.
In movies or books, it is very clear that the story starts from page/minute 1 with the introduction. We get to know the characters and the viewer/reader gets lead through the story
There are some details that are often talked about in Street Photography and how we should be on the search for them. The reason why photographs with such details are more interesting is that they more easily tell a story.
When only featuring a single person, there needs to be some context that helps to form a story.
