Composition could be seen merely as the arrangement of elements that construct a creation, or it could be seen as the very soul of any body of work. It doesn’t matter if you have a romantic way of seeing images or not, the important thing here is that you understand why composition matters, and why […]
Photographic Composition Articles
Negative space is the area that surrounds the main object in a photo, and can be utilized as a composition tool to convey sizes and shapes more effectively. It is a concept that has been used in art, design and architecture for a very long time, and is equally useful in photography. Using negative space […]
There are so many rules (guidelines to be precise) of composition to create a compelling image. One of those is the infamous rule of odds. Here is what you need to know about the rule of odds.
The use of shape can be an extremely strong tool for enhancing your photography. There is a vast array of possibilities when it comes to thinking about shape as a compositional element, so here are a few examples of how it can be used to make your images stand out.
Looking to improve your photography composition and don’t know where to start? We have put together a list of some free e-books and guides on composition to help you get better at it. There are guides on visual storytelling, choosing the right subjects, and street photography composition, among others, to inspire you. Be sure to […]
Every photograph has a frame. By its very nature, the top, bottom, and sides of a photo, be it digital or printed are the boundaries of our composition. However, composition does not have to stop at the physical or digital edges of our images. Very often we add an extra frame to the outside of our images. This could be a photo frame for a print or a black border for a digital image. Both will change the composition of the image.
