Reality and honesty are virtues we think of when it comes to photography, but how many of us see the camera as a tool of art more than documentary? In this essay I explore a handful of ideas from Susan Sontag's book "On Photography" and the difference between telling the truth and telling stories. Ultimately, photography is always art, so why not embrace the craft of visual storytelling and make your photography even stronger. 00:00 Intro 02:48 Reality 04:21 Fantasy 05:27 Candid 07:45 Time 09:59 Hidden 11:48 Collectors 13:24 Zine 14:18 Music Credits My name is Ewen Bell and I'm a mentor and photographer from Melbourne. For over two decades I've helped photographers find their voice and make photography an act of expression. More essays on craft & seeing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFtET9dzLd1CZ2cnGu1zM08j8M_y34OWs Monthly Zine and Newsletter: https://ewenbell.com/zine Mentoring & workshops: https://ewenbell.com/tours #Photography #VisualStorytelling #DocumentaryPhotography #PhotographyPhilosophy #SusanSontag #OnPhotography #ArtandPhotography