There are a lot of rules when it comes to composition in photography. And for the most part, following them will produce good results. But what happens when you break the rules? In this article, we’ll explore why you should be breaking the rules of composition. Then we can get…

Art is subjective in nature. Its definition can vary from person to person. What seems art for one can be trash for another. After street photography, fine art photography is the most debatable term. What is fine art photography? You will find ample amounts of debate over the internet about…

With pet photography, taking a picture from a dog’s perspective can make all the difference. Shooting from a low angle captures more engaging and interesting shots than shooting from a higher perspective. This is because humans are used to looking down at dogs. By photographing dogs at their level, you instantly…

Family portraits can be a treasured memory for years to come. It’s worth learning about family photography composition techniques. They’ll help you capture perfect moments the whole family will love! Continue reading for our top tips on family photography composition techniques. By the end of this article, you’ll be able…

Light and shadow can be used to create some of the most stunning abstract photography compositions. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use light and shadow to your advantage, and how to make the most of these two elements to create amazing photos. Light and Shadow: How are They…

One of the most important factors in landscape photography is composition. It can make or break an image. Understanding the principles of landscape photography composition will make your pictures much more visually pleasing. To some people, these things come naturally. They instinctively understand the principles of composition. They have a…

There are plenty of composition rules that remain the same no matter what style of photography you shoot. But fashion photography calls for great composition techniques while showcasing what the subject is wearing. And that can be tough. Thankfully, we have some useful tips to help you take magazine-worthy shots.…

Good travel photography composition is key to capturing the beauty and essence of a destination. And there are different composition techniques that work best for certain situations. Knowing which ones to use will help you shoot travel photos that wow your friends and family! [courses category=”Composition”] The Best Travel Photography…

When you’re working with a single point of interest in a photo, it’s one of the most basic forms of composition available, so quite a common occurrence and it pays to know what to do with it. A single point can provide interest to an otherwise plain photo, and they’re usually fairly small and contrasting to the rest of the photo.

Street photography is all about capturing life and telling a story with your images. And it can be a great way to practice your composition skills. That’s because you don’t have the luxury of staging or rehearsing shots. But that’s the beauty of street photography. You have to shoot what…

This is now my 3rd post on using lines as a composition technique, and in this post we’re going to be looking at the effect that adding diagonal lines does to a photo. Diagonal lines are important factors to try add to your photos now and then, as they create tension and dynamics in a photo and lead the eyes in a particular direction.

You may have noticed by now that I’ve not put any photos of a model on a white background on this site, and there’s a good reason for this – I find these photos boring and unimaginative and the shooting environment unconducive to interesting photography. You see, the way I see it, is that every pixel in a photo have an equal amount of importance and it’s your job, as the photographer, to ensure that each part of the photo looks good.