4. Diagonal lines
Diagonal lines bring dynamism and energy to your composition, providing a sense of depth when they converge, or crossover other lines.
5. High or low
Experiment with a bird's eye view (getting above the subject) or a worm's eye view (getting below) to create a compelling perspective.
6. Reflect
Improve your composition by revisiting your work and studying the work of other photographers. Look at photos you like, and note why different elements work well visually.
EXTRA - photography composition project
Why not take it further and put it into practice? Try our mini-project and produce 5 compositions of the same subject, using different angles for each. Follow the rules outlined, and then break them. Don't be afraid to be unorthodox.
City Academy run photography classes across London - practice your composition and get hands-on practical advice from professional photographers in our wide range of courses:
- Digital Photography for Beginners
- London Street Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Fashion Photography
- Documentary Photography
- Food & Product Photography
- Photoshop for Photography
