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.
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  1. How to Choose Your Best Photo in a Series - Every Time

    How to Choose Your Best Photo in a Series - Every Time

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in August, 2009. ...

  2. A 10 Step Guide to Superb Minimalist Photography

    A 10 Step Guide to Superb Minimalist Photography

    Tutorial • Beginner

    We often hear the phrase 'less is more', and this couldn't be more apt than when appreciating minimalism. When executed well, minimalist photography can be...

  3. Quick Tip: 4 Steps to Remarkable Reflection Photography

    Quick Tip: 4 Steps to Remarkable Reflection Photography

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Photographing reflections can be extremely rewarding and produce stunning results, but sometimes achieving those dramatic shots can be harder than first...

  4. Creating Impact With Partial Colour: 60 Stunning Photos

    Creating Impact With Partial Colour: 60 Stunning Photos

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Colour is a powerful part of photography and it's presence or absence is a great way to highlight and emphasise certain parts of an image. Although much of...

  5. Into the Dark: 100 Beautiful Examples of Night Photography

    Into the Dark: 100 Beautiful Examples of Night Photography

    Tutorial • Beginner

    After the sun has set, night brings a new an exciting challenge for photographers. Moonlight, stars, long exposures, light painting, and light trails are all...

  6. Hints & Tips for Composing a Perfect Photo

    Hints & Tips for Composing a Perfect Photo

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Composition can simply be defined as how elements are arranged in a photo. You can choose to stand far away or move close up. You decide what type of lens to...

  7. Quick Tip: Giving a Subject Looking Space

    Quick Tip: Giving a Subject Looking Space

    Tutorial • Beginner

    One of the earliest techniques that you learn as a photographer relates to the rule of thirds, and how placing a subject towards one side of an image -...

  8. 13 Steps for Creative Coastline Photography

    13 Steps for Creative Coastline Photography

    Tutorial • Beginner

    This is our simple, thirteen step introduction to the world of beach and coastal photography, which can be an extremely varied and rewarding activity....

  9. Quick Tip: 3 Unique Techniques for Group Photos

    Quick Tip: 3 Unique Techniques for Group Photos

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Taking group photographs can always be a challenge. Not only do you need to perfect your camera technique, you also need to manage the pose, behaviour and...

  10. Quick Tip: Capture Cloud Photos With a Difference

    Quick Tip: Capture Cloud Photos With a Difference

    Tutorial • Beginner

    The humble cloud. Probably one of the most-photographed subjects (with almost five million images on Flickr), they somehow still manage to captivate us time...

  11. Composition Masterclass: How to Get Perfect Perspective

    Composition Masterclass: How to Get Perfect Perspective

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this video tutorial on composition, we'll be taking an in-depth look at perspective in your photographs. This will include how we can create or reduce...

  12. Perfectly Capture Glass With Minimal Photo Equipment

    Perfectly Capture Glass With Minimal Photo Equipment

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this tutorial I will show you how to capture and post-process professional looking photos of glass with minimal photo equipment. You'll learn to take some...

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