How to Use Photography for Great Presentations

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1. How to Use Photography for Great Presentations
2. Incorporating photos and videos into your PowerPoint decks can greatly enhance a presentation. Find out how
3. Photos and videos allow you to illustrate concepts. SAYING “TEAMWORK” SHOWING TEAMWORK Teamwork. Teamwork.
4. A strong visual becomes a memory trigger so your audience is more likely to remember your presentation later.
5. Text-heavy slides can be forgettable and hard to follow. Strong visuals help your audience retain key points.
6. Always look for a dominant area in the photo you’re using—so your viewer knows exactly where to look.
7. This photo lacks a dominant area.
8. A good photo will guide the viewer’s eyes to your main point.
9. Using photos with a shallow to medium depth of field can draw the viewer’s eyes where you want it to go.
10. Just remember this: when selecting photos, simplicity is the best choice.
11. Why does this photo work? • Eyes are drawn to the surfer • The line of the water guides your eyes across the page
12. Why does this photo work? • We’re naturally drawn to looking at other people • Then we’ll focus on the other visual elements and how they relate to the content
13. Learn more about using photos in your PowerPoint presentations, including: Watch Now! • working with transparency • removing the background from a photo • designing slides with a grid • where to find royalty-free photos

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