Backgrounds
January 31, 2016 - Backgrounds
A good composition begins with and is highly dependent on having a good subject that attracts the viewer’...
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Avoid the Middle or Embrace It
January 27, 2016 - Avoid the Middle or Embrace It
Putting the image in the middle is something that comes naturally for many of us and i...
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Space, Negative and Positive
January 23, 2016 - Space, Negative and Positive
Widely taught in Art schools but sometimes unknown or ignored in photographic circles, n...
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Aspect Ratios
January 20, 2016 - Aspect Ratio
Why include aspect ratios into a series on composition? Choosing the frame size or aspect ratio can have...
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Fill the Frame
January 18, 2016 - Filling the Frame
There is no better way of eliminating the clutter from your photograph than to fill the frame. It g...
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Simplify
January 16, 2016 - Simplify
Simplicity is a great tool for good composition, while it’s easy to imagine it’s also difficult to master. A...
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Lines
January 14, 2016 - Lines
Using lines in photography is just another powerful tool that can be utilized when there’s an opportunity to do...
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Frames
January 11, 2016 - Frames
While framing your photograph can enhance its appearance, framing within the image is a highly effective way t...
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Patterns, Repetitions and Textures
January 08, 2016 - Patterns, Repetitions and Textures
All three are closely related so I decided to include them all into this chapter....
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Balance
January 01, 2016 - Balance
Every photograph has balance or an imbalance that is used in the final composition.
Although balance is pr...
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