Reflections show up often in the most impressive landscape photos. The iconic ones are beautiful snow-capped mountains with a lake in front acting as a mirror. But reflections are not only great for landscapes. Even in street photography or architecture, you can create stunning images with pools of water after…

Balance is at the base of every composition; it determines whether the photo is pleasing and harmonious to look at, or rather uncomfortable and unresolved. If you look at balance in a literal sense, a very basic analogy comes to mind which is that or the weighing scales. If you divide the photo in half with a fulcrum in the middle, you can place objects in different parts of the scene to make the photo appear balanced or unbalanced.

Christmas photography is a wonderful way to experiment with your still life and general photography skills. You can play with Christmas lights to create amazing bokeh. Or take advantage of traditional baking and elaborate festive decorations for fun portraits or Christmas still life. If you’re not yet in a Christmas…

Use the rule of thirds grid for portraits and landscapes. See photo examples, crop instructions, and when a centered composition can work better.

Texture in photography shows how a surface might feel. Learn how to capture it with light, focus, aperture, and careful editing, using examples from nature and portraits.

Color in photography is a powerful tool to control the mood and grab the viewer’s attention. Orange and blue make the most common color combination in photography. Do you know why? It’s all about color theory. This article will look at when and how to use orange and blue to…

Many beginner photographers use a central composition. But once you learn the rules of composition, you will discover there are better ways to compose your photos. Some experienced photographers are turned off by the thought of using central composition. But there’s no need to be afraid of it. In fact,…

You’ve heard about the rule of thirds before. But have you heard about the rule of odds? When we need to process an even number of elements we tend to pair them up. This separates the whole image into pieces. But when the image is made up of uneven elements or…

Figure to ground photography is when the main subject is in stark contrast with the background. This could be light on dark or dark on light, or using contrasting colors. The most dramatic example of figure to ground photography is a silhouette. But that’s not the only example of figure…

Photography composition is often taught as a set of rules. But following the rules of composition all the time can result in unimaginative images. To help find your style, you should experiment with composition, even if typical photography rules say it’s “wrong.” Continue reading for 12 unusual and interesting composition…

When it comes to architecture photography, composition is key. A well-composed photo can make an ordinary building look extraordinary. But a poorly composed photo can make an amazing building look like a total disaster. Luckily, with the right techniques and composition tools, you can make your architecture photos stand out…

Shadow photography can make a scene more dramatic if you know how to use them. Because photography is all about light, knowing when to block some of that light can add a dynamic feel to your photos. And sometimes, you don’t even choose to block that light. Sometimes, you don’t…