Confession time. I ignore just about every compositional rule I regularly teach. No rule of thirds. No golden spiral. No carefully balanced foreground interest. But I took the picture anyway. The ...

The rule of thirds is a fundamental concept in photography and visual art, offering a straightforward yet impactful way to improve your compositions. By dividing your frame into nine equal sections ...

Speaking of guidelines, the easiest way to understand the rule of thirds is to turn on the literal guide lines in your camera. This varies by manufacturer, but these are typically found in the ...

Images with a dramatic impact have the goal of attracting the viewer’s attention, drawing them into the image, and focusing their attention on the main elements of the frame – so following the optimal ...