The famous saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words," underlines the profound influence of a powerful photograph in stirring emotions. During this session, we'll explore the four fundamental principles that contribute to the impact of a photograph: storytelling, creativity, composition, and technical finesse. Storytelling encompasses a photo's ability to narrate a tale and captivate the viewer's imagination. Creativity entails discovering an extraordinary or unconventional approach to depicting an everyday subject. Composition involves guiding the viewer's gaze toward the most captivating or compelling aspects of the photograph. Finally, technical excellence pertains to the inherent quality of the photograph, attainable through adept camera techniques and skillful editing. Bio: Chane Cullens lives in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. He is known for his photography-related presentations, which he has delivered at New England photography conferences, various camera clubs, high schools, and community-sponsored events. Chane's enjoys educating photographers about how judges evaluate photos and helping judges provide constructive feedback on photos. He received very positive feedback for his program, "Using a Photo’s Impact to Influence Commenting," as part of the "NECCC You Be the Judge Miniseries," which reached a broad international audience. Chane is an accomplished photographer, with first-place awards in competitions held by NECCC and in Connecticut.