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.
  1. New Course: Design Fundamentals for Photographers

    New Course: Design Fundamentals for Photographers

    Tutorial Beginner

    What do photography and graphic design have in common? Quite a bit, actually! In Design Fundamentals for Photographers, you'll learn about some important...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Look at This! Travel By Train

    Look at This! Travel By Train

    Tutorial Beginner

    Rosemary Gilliat’s photograph depicting a young woman (Anna Brown) sitting in an observation car on the Pacific Great Eastern Railway. Instantly, questions...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. How to Embed Google Photo Spheres on Your Blog or Website

    How to Embed Google Photo Spheres on Your Blog or Website

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Photo spheres create immersive panoramic images just like the ones you see when using Google Maps’ Street View function. Viewing a photo sphere feels almost...

  8. Create a Photo Sphere With Your DSLR Camera

    Create a Photo Sphere With Your DSLR Camera

    Tutorial Intermediate

    With your own DSLR camera, you can create immersive photo spheres just like the ones you see when using Google Maps’ Street View function. This will allow...

  9. Gettin' Round: How to Make a Spherical Image with Google Camera

    Gettin' Round: How to Make a Spherical Image with Google Camera

    Tutorial Beginner

    With Google camera you can create immersive photo spheres just like the ones you see when using Google Maps’ Street View function. Viewing a photo sphere is...

  10. How to Create High Dynamic Range and Panoramic Images in Adobe Lightroom

    How to Create High Dynamic Range and Panoramic Images in Adobe Lightroom

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Adobe adds two long-awaited features to Lightroom in the form of HDR and panorama merging.

  11. Meet Adobe Lightroom CC: Faster, Smarter, and Way More Social

    Meet Adobe Lightroom CC: Faster, Smarter, and Way More Social

    Tutorial Beginner

    Adobe's flagship digital asset manager gets some impressive upgrades and brand new features.

  12. Bold Colours: How to Apply Colour Theory in Your Photo Compositions

    Bold Colours: How to Apply Colour Theory in Your Photo Compositions

    Tutorial Beginner

    Colour is a big part of design and photography is no exception. Colour has the power to grab the attention of your audience and make them feel what you want...