A Guide to Cinematic Storytelling with Hannah Kutner

Hi friends! Today I had the best time chatting with Hannah Kutner about bringing a cinematic feel to your photography. Hannah shares how embracing a filmmaker’s mindset-focusing on authentic narratives and meaningful details-completely transformed her everyday work into something truly special. We cover practical tips for building sessions around your clients’ personal stories and how to transition into more immersive, storytelling-style shoots. If you’re feeling stuck or just looking for a more heartfelt approach to your images, this episode is for you.
Meet Hannah:
Hannah is a photographer and educator with a heart for storytelling and a love for creating images that feel like scenes out of a movie. She blends cinematic techniques with real, honest moments, capturing memories that feel alive and connect on a deeper level. Inclusivity and accessible education are important to Hannah and she’s passionate about sharing what she’s learned with other photographers. Through her courses and community-focused retreats, she’s building a space where photographers of all backgrounds can learn, connect, and grow together. For Hannah, photography is about more than just beautiful images-it’s about telling stories that truly resonate, that make the photographer feel alive, as well as the client.
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