Composition

Reading these composition tutorials will help you to:

  • Create beautiful exposures using artificial light
  • Expertly position studio strobes or speedlights for gorgeous results
  • Easily use reflectors, softboxes, and other modifiers to shape light
  • Create dramatic portraits that will stun the viewer
Close-up of a green frog with bright red eyes and orange feet perching on a mossy branch. The Ultimate Guide to Composition in Photography 6 months ago An in-depth guide to composition in photography. Learn how to transform your images using careful arrangement techniques.
Close-up of a spiral shell fossil in black and white. The Golden Ratio in Photography: A Comprehensive Guide 4 months ago Use the golden ratio to create harmonious photo compositions. Learn all about the golden grid, the golden spiral, and much more!
Aerial landscape of a forest of green trees in the upper left and a sea of turquoise water in the lower right. Simplicity in Photography: Why Simple Photos Are Usually Best 7 months ago If you're after stunning compositions, then simplicity is your best friend. Here's how to keep your photos simple (and beautiful).
filling the frame Fill the Frame to Improve Your Compositions 10 months ago If you want to improve your compositions, fast, then here's an easy tip: fill the frame. How should you do this? It's all in this article!
texture in photography Textures in Photography: The Ultimate Guide 10 months ago What are textures in photography? And how can you use them for great results? Discover everything you need to know!
breaking photography rules 162 scaled.jpg?w=345&h=230&scale Breaking Photography Rules (10 Rules to Break) 12 months ago Breaking photography rules may seem scary, but it's a key step in any photographer's development! Learn when breaking the rules makes sense.
Aerial of farmland with strips of green crops on the right and a plowed field on the left. Diagonals in Photography: A Comprehensive Guide 5 months ago Everything you need to know about using diagonals in compositional arrangements. Learn how to make your photos dynamic and unique!
symmetry in photography plant 1.jpg?w=345&h=230&scale The Ultimate Guide to Symmetry in Photography 7 months ago Symmetry makes for bold compositions. Discover how to use symmetry in photography for the best results!
Kirkjufell hill with a clear reflection in the foreground lake, cars on the road at its base, and a moody, overcast sky. Triangles in Photography: Quickly Improve Your Compositions 2 months ago Triangles are stable shapes that can improve nearly every photo. Learn to enhance your compositions with some triangular magic.
patterns in photography Patterns in Photography 12 months ago Patterns in photography can easily take your images to the next level. Discover how patterns can instantly enhance your compositions!
negative space in photography Negative Space in Photography 12 months ago If you want to capture beautiful images, then you've got to understand the importance of negative space in photography.
golden triangle in photography Golden Triangle Photography 11 months ago How can you use the golden triangle photography technique for stunning photos? Discover everything you need to know!
rule of thirds in photography The Rule of Thirds in Photography 12 months ago What is the rule of thirds in photography? Discover everything you need to know about this helpful composition guideline!
rule of odds Rule of Odds: What Is It, and How Can It Enhance Your Compositions? 2 years ago The rule of odds is a compositional technique that can quickly improve your compositions. Discover how to use it for great results!
Working wih Lines in Photography Lines in Photography 12 months ago How do you capture amazing photos using lines? Discover the secrets to using lines in photography (for gorgeous images)!
frame within a frame Frame Within Frame Photography 12 months ago Frame within frame photography is a simple way to take your compositions to the next level. Discover how to use it for beautiful results!
colors in photography 144 scaled.jpg?w=345&h=230&scale Colors in Photography 12 months ago How can colors in photography improve your images? Once you understand how to use color, you'll be on your way to becoming an image master!
movement in photography Movement in Photography 12 months ago Movement in photography isn't easy to capture--but once you've read this article, you'll know how to work with movement for great results!

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