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"The direction, shape, and type of guiding lines contribute to the mood of a photo"
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
Why shots work Ben Wootton discusses four key points for capturing atmospheric shots with a mystic touch

I think leading lines photography is easy to understand and easy to implement – here’s how to upgrade your compositions FAST
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Leading lines are a powerful tool that draw the viewer in and guide them towards a point of interest. Once you learn about them, you’ll start seeing them everywhere!

Rule of thirds photography gets a bad rap, but I think it’s the best compositional technique for beginners to learn
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Say what you like about rule of thirds photography, but there’s a reason it’s the most famous compositional technique of all

“My still-life photos are inspired by Old Masters and modern still-life paintings”
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
Why shots work Ronni Allen analyses her photo ‘The Reign of the Victoria Plum’ and discusses four key points...

“To consult the rules of composition before taking a photograph is like consulting the rules of gravity before going for a walk”
By Benedict Brain published
Art of Seeing The Art of Seeing #76: Benedict Brain considers the art of composition on the streets of Samoa

Dive into B&W color theory to get the best possible monochromatic photos
By Kim Bunermann published
Tutorial Here are some handy tricks on how to improve the tonal range with in-camera settings, filters and more

Golden ratio photography composition explained
By James Artaius last updated
Guide It's been used by artists for centuries, but is golden ratio photography composition as good as the rule of thirds?

Capture eye-catching silhouettes and vibrant frames by breaking rules of photography
By Kim Bunermann published
Tutorial Go against the grain and remove detail in the shadows as true black pixels enhance the frame with depth and color

5-minute photo tips: How to think in black and white
By Kim Bunermann published
Tutorial Train your eye to identify strong subjects with tonal distribution

“Negative space is one of the most powerful composition tools for photographers”
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
Why shots work Divyanshu Verma shares four photographic decisions for creating dramatic and visually striking frames, with bold contrast and captivating textures
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