Learn about Composition

Learn the fundamentals of composition, including framing, leading lines, and the rule of thirds, and how to use these techniques to create compelling images.

All Composition content:

  1. Design Fundamentals for Photographers

    Design Fundamentals for Photographers

    Course Beginner

    What do photography and graphic design have in common? Quite a bit, actually! They are both visual artistic media. If you are a photographer and you’ve never...

  2. How to Take Photos of People Like a Professional

    How to Take Photos of People Like a Professional

    Tutorial Beginner

    Have you ever felt intimidated by the thought of taking photos of other people? Believe it or not, once you're over your initial nerves, people are one of...

  3. 5 Inspirational Panoramic Shots and How to Make Your Own

    5 Inspirational Panoramic Shots and How to Make Your Own

    Tutorial Beginner

    Panoramic images are a striking and somewhat underutilised method of photography. Here, we’ll look at what exactly a panorama is, show you some inspirational...

  4. 5 Inspirational Pictures of Buildings and How to Take Your Own Architecture Photos

    5 Inspirational Pictures of Buildings and How to Take Your Own Architecture Photos

    Tutorial Beginner

    Buildings are full of interest, whether architecture is your thing or not. We’ve all looked up and admired a grand building or seen an old, abandoned train...

  5. Look at This! See How Walker Evans Plays with Space and Time

    Look at This! See How Walker Evans Plays with Space and Time

    Tutorial Beginner

    Walker Evans photographed what he saw literally, creating art with the rhythms, textures, and organization of everyday life. Look at how Evans organizes...

  6. How to Make a Panorama with Adobe Lightroom's New Boundary Warp Feature

    How to Make a Panorama with Adobe Lightroom's New Boundary Warp Feature

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn Adobe Lightroom's brand new feature—Boundary Warp—which is used to save the precious pixels of your panoramas.

  7. What Is the Golden Hour?

    What Is the Golden Hour?

    Tutorial Beginner

    The golden and blue hours are some of the best times to photograph. In this tutorial I look at what causes them and how to take advantage of their unique...

  8. Look at This! Leisure by the Waterside

    Look at This! Leisure by the Waterside

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this photograph we see a family scene; something fun, playful and peaceful; but why does it make us feel that way?

  9. Composition and Design Fundamentals for Photographers

    Composition and Design Fundamentals for Photographers

    Tutorial Beginner

    Here's a preview of what's planned for the Envato Tuts+ Photo & Video section this week, including an interview about an upcoming courses on design...

  10. Look at This! Where There's Smoke

    Look at This! Where There's Smoke

    Tutorial Beginner

    In one portrait, Yousuf Karsh shows an actor both as a villainous character and a quiet, refined gentleman. Study Karsh’s ability to use lighting and...

  11. Look at This! Boys Diving

    Look at This! Boys Diving

    Tutorial Beginner

    John Boyd's photograph of boys diving off a pier radiates fun! Examine how the photographer's use of clever composition invites us to join in the action and...

  12. How to Read a Photograph

    How to Read a Photograph

    Tutorial Beginner

    Examining photographs gives us access to stories that are greater than the visual representation contained within the frame. Taking the time to examine...