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Mastering the Art of Photography Composition: Learn Tips and Tricks for Better Creative Photos for Beginners and Intermediate Photographers
One of the major problems photographers face is not knowing what it takes to compose a great photo. Often, a photographer will spend long days capturing photos only to return with a set of images that he or she is not completely satisfied with. Sure, the lighting and exposure may have turned out great, but the overall composition of the photos leaves something to be desired. In short, they lack that “wow” factor that they see in other photographers’ shots.
Composition is the foundation in which great photography is built upon. A photo may be properly lit and contain good subject matter, but if it is doesn’t have good composition it will never be considered more than an amateur shot. How can you overcome this? We’ll teach you in this book.
Our intention with this book is to teach you the tips and tricks professionals use to craft a great image design and learn how to incorporate these into composition that will lay the foundation for you to create amazing photos. Once you master the art of photography composition, you’ll know exactly what elements it takes to compose a great shot before you even touch the shutter button! As a result, it will free you up to concentrate on the other ingredients that go into making a beautiful photograph.
Digital photography composition techniques you'll learn
- How to develop the ability to see and shoot great digital photographs
- Multiple ways in which to compose the best shot, regardless of subject matter
- What the rule of thirds is and how to use it to your advantage
- Where to place dominant vertical or horizontal subjects within the frame for maximum results
- How to effectively use symmetry in photography
- Understanding balance and visual weight within a photo
- How to use lines in photography
- How each type of line (horizontal, vertical, diagonal and curved) can be used to evoke a specific feeling within the viewer
- How to instantly make a boring composition more dynamic
- Ways in which to use different camera angles to add interest to a photo
- How to master Out of Focus Foreground Framing, a signature style of many professional photographers
- Unique ways to composing better backgrounds in any situation
- How less can actually be more in photography
- and much more!
If you own a camera you owe it to yourself to learn how to master the art of composition in photography. The lessons taught in this book will provide you with knowledge you can use or the rest of your life as a photographer. Throughout this book you’ll find multiple examples of great photography composition that you can use for inspiration for your own shots.
Secure your copy of this book and start your journey to better photography today! If you're an Amazon Prime member you can borrow this book for FREE!
Composition is the foundation in which great photography is built upon. A photo may be properly lit and contain good subject matter, but if it is doesn’t have good composition it will never be considered more than an amateur shot. How can you overcome this? We’ll teach you in this book.
Our intention with this book is to teach you the tips and tricks professionals use to craft a great image design and learn how to incorporate these into composition that will lay the foundation for you to create amazing photos. Once you master the art of photography composition, you’ll know exactly what elements it takes to compose a great shot before you even touch the shutter button! As a result, it will free you up to concentrate on the other ingredients that go into making a beautiful photograph.
Digital photography composition techniques you'll learn
- How to develop the ability to see and shoot great digital photographs
- Multiple ways in which to compose the best shot, regardless of subject matter
- What the rule of thirds is and how to use it to your advantage
- Where to place dominant vertical or horizontal subjects within the frame for maximum results
- How to effectively use symmetry in photography
- Understanding balance and visual weight within a photo
- How to use lines in photography
- How each type of line (horizontal, vertical, diagonal and curved) can be used to evoke a specific feeling within the viewer
- How to instantly make a boring composition more dynamic
- Ways in which to use different camera angles to add interest to a photo
- How to master Out of Focus Foreground Framing, a signature style of many professional photographers
- Unique ways to composing better backgrounds in any situation
- How less can actually be more in photography
- and much more!
If you own a camera you owe it to yourself to learn how to master the art of composition in photography. The lessons taught in this book will provide you with knowledge you can use or the rest of your life as a photographer. Throughout this book you’ll find multiple examples of great photography composition that you can use for inspiration for your own shots.
Secure your copy of this book and start your journey to better photography today! If you're an Amazon Prime member you can borrow this book for FREE!
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114 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2013
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About the author
David Jones
12 booksDavid Jones is a writer living in Yorkshire England.
His professional career started as a playwright winning a writer's development grant from The Arts Council England Yorkshire in 2005 and a place on the Yorkshire Arts Circus Writer Development Program in 2006.
Since then he has written and had produced plays such as Pimlico - a hard hitting look at the plight of Asylum Seekers in Britain; Full English - highlighted the subject of schizophrenia in the black community; The Cleaner - A tough drama centred on the effects of child abuse and Spike now released and available on Amazon.
He was the principal writer of the 'made for Internet' soap drama, 'Today and Tomorrow' produced by 2b Acting Productions, one of the first online TV series.
David continues to write for 2b Acting productions.
Visit David Jones Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/David-Jones/e/...
His professional career started as a playwright winning a writer's development grant from The Arts Council England Yorkshire in 2005 and a place on the Yorkshire Arts Circus Writer Development Program in 2006.
Since then he has written and had produced plays such as Pimlico - a hard hitting look at the plight of Asylum Seekers in Britain; Full English - highlighted the subject of schizophrenia in the black community; The Cleaner - A tough drama centred on the effects of child abuse and Spike now released and available on Amazon.
He was the principal writer of the 'made for Internet' soap drama, 'Today and Tomorrow' produced by 2b Acting Productions, one of the first online TV series.
David continues to write for 2b Acting productions.
Visit David Jones Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/David-Jones/e/...
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December 29, 2015Examples do not work as they are not taken by author
I have two problems with thus book, both of which stem from the same place. The author did not take these photos. To his credit Mr Jones is clear about this on the opening page.
The problem crops up with examples, if the author took the photos himself, then to show the benefit of composing a photo differently. Instead you see a completely different photo and are asked to believe what makes it compelling is just the change.
For example, here is a guy swinging a golf club, as you can see the perspective is not interesting. This is a photo of an ice cream truck, with more processing, high saturation and an interesting angle taken on a different camera thousands of miles away.
We are then told to imagine how good the golfer would look from a different angle.
The other piece I am struggling with is licensing, the book claims everything is under an attribution, non-commercial, share alike license. How can a book that I paid in the Amazon store to purchase be non-commercial? And while most photos are just requesting attribution, the ice cream truck in the example is listed as all rights reserved (on 2015-12-28) I do not know if it was more open in the past.
Hopefully the author reached out to all and received their permission, and any needed releases.
I have two problems with thus book, both of which stem from the same place. The author did not take these photos. To his credit Mr Jones is clear about this on the opening page.
The problem crops up with examples, if the author took the photos himself, then to show the benefit of composing a photo differently. Instead you see a completely different photo and are asked to believe what makes it compelling is just the change.
For example, here is a guy swinging a golf club, as you can see the perspective is not interesting. This is a photo of an ice cream truck, with more processing, high saturation and an interesting angle taken on a different camera thousands of miles away.
We are then told to imagine how good the golfer would look from a different angle.
The other piece I am struggling with is licensing, the book claims everything is under an attribution, non-commercial, share alike license. How can a book that I paid in the Amazon store to purchase be non-commercial? And while most photos are just requesting attribution, the ice cream truck in the example is listed as all rights reserved (on 2015-12-28) I do not know if it was more open in the past.
Hopefully the author reached out to all and received their permission, and any needed releases.
July 19, 2018
A nice little pocket guide
This is a quick and well written explanation. The book can be slightly repetitive especially if you already know some composition basics. Even so it's a good little pocket guide for someone new and looking to vary things up.
This is a quick and well written explanation. The book can be slightly repetitive especially if you already know some composition basics. Even so it's a good little pocket guide for someone new and looking to vary things up.
February 21, 2020
This was a very helpful book, I could not put it down. This book got me thinking about my photography and has given me some ideas. This book has been very well written and does not bombard you with technical term that you spend ages looking up.
August 4, 2018
Very helpful book .
This book is clearly written and demonstrates the various rules with photo examples. A must read for every budding enthusiast who is mystified by composition.
This book is clearly written and demonstrates the various rules with photo examples. A must read for every budding enthusiast who is mystified by composition.
October 4, 2018
The book covers major topics related to Composition which are needed for an amateur photographer.
October 15, 2018
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Good read just learning about photography got some good tips will try some of them, will look out for more mags
Good read just learning about photography got some good tips will try some of them, will look out for more mags
November 24, 2018
Recommended.
Useful book, good explanations and examples. It is a simple starting point. I recommend to read it in parts and try to do the examples shots.
Useful book, good explanations and examples. It is a simple starting point. I recommend to read it in parts and try to do the examples shots.
November 18, 2022
Short but useful advice and tips
February 27, 2023
Tips to paint picaso with camera
Excellent tips for amateur photographers to make the best use of eyes through viewfinder to take the best one time shot.
Excellent tips for amateur photographers to make the best use of eyes through viewfinder to take the best one time shot.
November 5, 2014
Great introduction to composition
I liked the book for two reasons. One, it knows its audience (beginner and intermediate photographers) and the explanations are brief without being technical or too theoretical. Second, the book isn't long and can be read in one sitting and is well suited as an introduction to the topic of composition and seems to touch on all the major subject points. You aren't going to become a master of the subject with this book alone but it still steer you in the right direction.
I liked the book for two reasons. One, it knows its audience (beginner and intermediate photographers) and the explanations are brief without being technical or too theoretical. Second, the book isn't long and can be read in one sitting and is well suited as an introduction to the topic of composition and seems to touch on all the major subject points. You aren't going to become a master of the subject with this book alone but it still steer you in the right direction.
July 27, 2015
Excelente para principiantes y para que repasan los que tenemos un poco más de experiencia.
Me gustó este libro porque te explica de manera sencilla y concisa los elementos básicos de la composición.
Recomiendo este libro a toda persona que este empezando en la fotografía como pasatiempo o con fines de hacerse profesiobal.
Me gustó este libro porque te explica de manera sencilla y concisa los elementos básicos de la composición.
Recomiendo este libro a toda persona que este empezando en la fotografía como pasatiempo o con fines de hacerse profesiobal.
August 17, 2014
Very basic, but good principles
Very basic, but good principles
this book is good for beginners who need to learn composition and setting up your shot. it's also good tutorial.
Very basic, but good principles
this book is good for beginners who need to learn composition and setting up your shot. it's also good tutorial.
March 13, 2016
Useful
As an amateur photographer looking to improve I found this book useful. It is short and concise. Each of the chapters covers a separate technique they are short and not too technical.
As an amateur photographer looking to improve I found this book useful. It is short and concise. Each of the chapters covers a separate technique they are short and not too technical.
July 3, 2016
Decent tips on composition but videos may be a better modality for working on this skill
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