Chapter 6. Composing Pictures Like a Pro

Composing Pictures Like a Pro

Want to quickly improve your digital pictures? Improving composition is a quick way to get better pictures. This chapter explores some simple techniques used by professional photographers that will immediately improve the photos that you take. You also learn ways to add interest to all your photos using a variety of composition techniques.

Visualize Composition 58

Consider Design Principles 60

Discover Rules of Composition 62

Learn to Control Composition 64

Visualize Composition

The best pictures not only catch your attention, but they also hold your attention. To get these kinds of pictures, compose images carefully ...

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