Composition Tutorials

Latest Composition Tutorials

Shallow depth of field dandelion flowers
Five times cheaper than the alternative, this new super-fast Canon lens opens up a new world for my creative photography

By Peter Travers Published

HOW TO The magic f/1.2 aperture has never been more affordable thanks to this fast prime lens, giving you creative freedom to play with shallow depth-of-field techniques

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Multiple square images of stationary - in a grid format
It’s hip to be square! How to take better square photos using your camera's aspect ratio guides

By Peter Travers Published

HOW TO Why I use cropping information on my camera screen to compose square images for his clients and websites

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Misty woodland scene with sunburst effect
What's the trick for getting a starburst effect with the sun in landscape photos? No, you don't need a filter

By Peter Travers Published

HOW TO Learn this creative technique to turn the sun into a star in your scenic photos with pro Peter Travers

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golden ratio example with overlay on a coastal scene
Rule of thirds photography getting a bit boring? Try the golden ratio instead

By Mike Harris Published

Tutorial The golden ratio or Fibonacci spiral crops up all over the place. Here’s why it should crop up in your photography, too!

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Santa Cruz, California
This super-quick editing hack transforms my travel photos into magical movie moments

By Peter Travers Published

HOW TO Canon pro Peter Travers shares his secret to creating more atmospheric scenic photos with cinematic widescreen cropping

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In-camera Features
This 5-minute pro tip will instantly improve your photography composition

By Kim Bunermann Published

5-MINUTE TIPS If you want to take better photos without spending hours editing, just activate this simple in-camera feature

5-MINUTE TIPS
black and white fine-art architectural image
These fill the frame photography examples will help elevate your frame-filling potential

By Mike Harris Published

Features My fill the frame photography examples will help you to understand why this seemingly simple compositional technique can be so effective

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Two children play on a wooden pier at sunset, while another child splashes in the water, surrounded by tranquil waves and colorful skies
5 pro photography composition techniques for stunning shots

By Peter Fenech Published

PRO ADVICE These photography composition techniques can help you achieve maximum adaptability in any shooting scenario

PRO ADVICE
Beach scene, colourful sunset and impactful clouds getting mirrored in the water
Photography composition: Enhance the drama and direct the viewer

By Kim Bunermann Published

Tutorial Not every composition strategy suits every subject, Katarzyna Kujawska explains how to find the most drama in your scene

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A look-up image of tall buildings in London with red arrows indicating leading lines
I think leading lines photography is easy to understand and easy to implement – here’s how to upgrade your compositions FAST

By Mike Harris Published

Tutorial Leading lines are a powerful tool that draw the viewer in and guide them towards a point of interest. Once you learn about them, you’ll start seeing them everywhere!

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