The Enthusiast’s Guide to Composition Book

Elevate your photography skills with The Enthusiasts Guide to Composition: 48 Photographic Principles You Need to Know. Tailored for passionate photographers ready to take their work to the next level, this book is part of the Enthusiasts Guide series crafted specifically for you. Whether delving into a new topic or exploring classic themes, these guides are designed to swiftly enhance your knowledge, focusing on advancing your skills without revisiting the basics you already know.

Authored by photographer Khara Plicanic, this guide addresses the essentials for shooting captivating images with powerful compositions. Broken down into nine chapters and 48 lessons, it covers lens selection, light, color, lines, movement, and more. Each numbered lesson is a stepping stone toward improving your photography, with topics including the Rule of Thirds, creating contrast, framing within the frame, adding depth with foreground, observing the sky, setting the scene, getting the shot, understanding maximum aperture, finding or making soft light, and culling like a pro.

Written in a friendly and approachable manner, each lesson is illustrated with examples to drive home the principles effectively. The guide is designed to be both effective and efficient, making your learning experience friendly and fun. Read an entire chapter in one go or explore one topic at a timeeither way, you’ll quickly gain valuable insights, empowering you to head out with your camera and capture exceptional shots.