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. 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....

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. How To Achieve the Perfect Portrait Pose

    How To Achieve the Perfect Portrait Pose

    Tutorial Beginner

    Knowing how to pose models is a key skill to have in making good portraits. In this article we will be talking about a few tips on how to pose your model to...

  7. 13 Steps for Shooting the Perfect Water Droplet

    13 Steps for Shooting the Perfect Water Droplet

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Photos of water droplets aren't hard to come by. Flickr is littered with them and although some might look impressive, they all seem to have very similar...

  8. 7 Ways to Create Powerful Photos With Colour

    7 Ways to Create Powerful Photos With Colour

    Tutorial Beginner

    Colour is everywhere. We're surrounded by it, we can't avoid it and therefore we tend to take it for granted when we take photos. But take it for granted,...

  9. Beginner's Guide to Sports Photography

    Beginner's Guide to Sports Photography

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial you will learn the basics of shooting professional sport images - whether at your local high school or a professional sports stadium....

  10. Capturing Dynamic Photos With a Panning Effect

    Capturing Dynamic Photos With a Panning Effect

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Have you ever wished that there was way you could capture the sense of motion in a still picture? Well, today, using just our camera and a special technique...

  11. How To Choose the Perfect Lens and Consider "Angle of View"

    How To Choose the Perfect Lens and Consider "Angle of View"

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Many photographers, even some fairly advanced amateurs, misunderstand how to properly employ lenses of different focal lengths. Although selecting a lens...

  12. Freezing Time: 80 Inspiring Examples of High Speed Photography

    Freezing Time: 80 Inspiring Examples of High Speed Photography

    Tutorial Beginner

    In our last roundup, we covered a selection of amazing HDR images. This time we move onto something completly different, with stunning high speed...