Photography Composition for Beginners
A 12-part course with Bernie Raffe AMPA
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Bernie is a working photographer based in Bedfordshire UK, and has been passionate about photography ever since his parents bought him his first camera when he was just 11 years old (a Kodak Brownie 127)! He's qualified as a photographer to... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 19 min
- Lessons 12
- Exercises 29
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46 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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4 minComposition lesson 13 CQ
Looking for photography tips? Every good photographer should be familiar with the rule of thirds. Improve your photography skills with this lesson.
with Bernie Raffe AMPALooking for photography tips? Every good photographer should be familiar with the rule of thirds. Improve your photography skills with this lesson.
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7 minComposition lesson 24 CQ
Shooting a perfect photo with a DSLR is not easy. In this lesson, you will learn how to maximize use of diagonal lines to add interest and depth to your shots.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAShooting a perfect photo with a DSLR is not easy. In this lesson, you will learn how to maximize use of diagonal lines to add interest and depth to your shots.
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8 minComposition lesson 35 CQ
Spice up your photographs with a timeless composition technique! This lesson shows you how to find leading lines in everyday scenes to accentuate your subject.
with Bernie Raffe AMPASpice up your photographs with a timeless composition technique! This lesson shows you how to find leading lines in everyday scenes to accentuate your subject.
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2 minComposition lesson 42 CQ
Here’s another technique that will add drama to your photos and give them a feeling of depth. Learn how to find repeating patterns in a scene for a unique shot.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAHere’s another technique that will add drama to your photos and give them a feeling of depth. Learn how to find repeating patterns in a scene for a unique shot.
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3 minComposition lesson 52 CQ
Shoot your photographs like a professional! Learn how to compose a frame within a frame to get natural-looking and geometrically interesting pictures.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAShoot your photographs like a professional! Learn how to compose a frame within a frame to get natural-looking and geometrically interesting pictures.
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6 minLight & Exposure lesson 64 CQ
Want to make your subject stand out? In this photography lesson, learn how to blur backgrounds using aperture settings on both compact and DSLR cameras.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAWant to make your subject stand out? In this photography lesson, learn how to blur backgrounds using aperture settings on both compact and DSLR cameras.
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3 minComposition lesson 72 CQ
A cluttered background can ruin an otherwise perfect photo. Learn how to take great photos by assessing your location and avoiding distracting elements.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAA cluttered background can ruin an otherwise perfect photo. Learn how to take great photos by assessing your location and avoiding distracting elements.
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3 minComposition lesson 82 CQ
Want to know how to take good pictures? This lesson shows you how to choose the right background for a photograph to make the subject stand out.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAWant to know how to take good pictures? This lesson shows you how to choose the right background for a photograph to make the subject stand out.
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2 minPhotography lesson 92 CQ
If you are working with a vibrant background but don’t want your subject to be overwhelmed by the colors, consider using this pro tip by Bernie Raffe, AMPA.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAIf you are working with a vibrant background but don’t want your subject to be overwhelmed by the colors, consider using this pro tip by Bernie Raffe, AMPA.
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20 minPhotography lesson 1011 CQ
Landscape photography is everywhere; in coffee shops, on the walls at grandma’s house, and even on Pinterest. Learn how to make your landscape photos stand out.
with Bernie Raffe AMPALandscape photography is everywhere; in coffee shops, on the walls at grandma’s house, and even on Pinterest. Learn how to make your landscape photos stand out.
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7 minLight & Exposure lesson 114 CQ
Tired of turning out dull and dreary winter photos? Learn several winter-themed tips and tricks, including how to use exposure compensation for snowy scenes.
with Bernie Raffe AMPATired of turning out dull and dreary winter photos? Learn several winter-themed tips and tricks, including how to use exposure compensation for snowy scenes.
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8 minNight Photography lesson 125 CQ
Fireworks are fantastic displays of light! How do you capture their cascading explosions with a camera? Learn the best camera settings for shooting fireworks.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAFireworks are fantastic displays of light! How do you capture their cascading explosions with a camera? Learn the best camera settings for shooting fireworks.
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1594 min15-part Light & Exposure course54 CQ
Have you ever experimented with your camera’s flash settings? In this 14-lesson course by photographer Bernie Raffe AMPA, explore several ways to light photographs based on your environment.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAHave you ever experimented with your camera’s flash settings? In this 14-lesson course by photographer Bernie Raffe AMPA, explore several ways to light photographs based on your environment.
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871 min8-part Photography course40 CQ
Tired of footing the bill for professional portrait photographers? Learn how to take high-quality photos of your friends and family—these skills will last a lifetime! From the best settings to keeping your subjects interested and comfortable, Bernie Raffe AMPA pulls back the curtain on all of the essential tips and tricks for portrait photography. These thorough lessons cover poses for men, women, children, babies, and families.
with Bernie Raffe AMPATired of footing the bill for professional portrait photographers? Learn how to take high-quality photos of your friends and family—these skills will last a lifetime! From the best settings to keeping your subjects interested and comfortable, Bernie Raffe AMPA pulls back the curtain on all of the essential tips and tricks for portrait photography. These thorough lessons cover poses for men, women, children, babies, and families.
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19147 min19-part Light & Exposure course83 CQ
Whether you are an amateur enthusiast or a seasoned pro, this course by AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe will open your eyes to the vast world of photography with a DSLR camera.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAWhether you are an amateur enthusiast or a seasoned pro, this course by AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe will open your eyes to the vast world of photography with a DSLR camera.
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1174 min11-part Composition course43 CQ
Understanding the basics of photography can greatly enhance the quality of your images. Follow along with Bernie Raffe to learn about the exposure triangle, ISO, depth of field, and more!
with Bernie Raffe AMPAUnderstanding the basics of photography can greatly enhance the quality of your images. Follow along with Bernie Raffe to learn about the exposure triangle, ISO, depth of field, and more!
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2 minFREEPhotography lessonFree2 CQ
Do you have a point-and-shoot camera, and need to know how to turn the flash on or off? This quick tutorial shows you how.
with Bernie Raffe AMPADo you have a point-and-shoot camera, and need to know how to turn the flash on or off? This quick tutorial shows you how.
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13231 min13-part Light & Exposure course121 CQ
In this beginner-level photography course by professional photographer Ken Schultz, discover key digital photography techniques! By the end of this course, you will get the perfect shot every time.
with Ken at EasyDSLRIn this beginner-level photography course by professional photographer Ken Schultz, discover key digital photography techniques! By the end of this course, you will get the perfect shot every time.
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1279 min12-part Night Photography course46 CQ
Famous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAFamous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
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10101 min10-part Photography course58 CQ
Learn how to take awesome photos with your iPhone! In this fun course exploring the iPhone camera app, discover its built-in accessories, explore third party apps, and snap better selfies to share.
with Meira GottliebLearn how to take awesome photos with your iPhone! In this fun course exploring the iPhone camera app, discover its built-in accessories, explore third party apps, and snap better selfies to share.
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351 min3-part Photography course27 CQ
Switching your camera from automatic to manual will help you take control of your photography. In this brief photo course, review shutter speed, ISO, aperture, depth of field, lighting, and more.
Switching your camera from automatic to manual will help you take control of your photography. In this brief photo course, review shutter speed, ISO, aperture, depth of field, lighting, and more.
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17130 min17-part Photography course72 CQ
Excited to teach your kids photography? In this photography course for kids, they'll learn the basics of using a camera and taking photos, and then try out their skills on various fun photo projects.
with Video School OnlineExcited to teach your kids photography? In this photography course for kids, they'll learn the basics of using a camera and taking photos, and then try out their skills on various fun photo projects.
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20221 min20-part Night Photography course122 CQ
Take on the challenges of night photography and come up with stunning results! Neil Creek explores how to use basic settings and equipment to turn out beautiful skylines, portraits, and city scenes.
with Neil CreekTake on the challenges of night photography and come up with stunning results! Neil Creek explores how to use basic settings and equipment to turn out beautiful skylines, portraits, and city scenes.
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1279 min12-part Night Photography course46 CQ
Famous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAFamous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
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1276 min12-part Night Photography course44 CQ
Looking to acquire in-depth knowledge of studio lighting techniques? Follow along with McCordell Photography and discover how to implement professional and versatile techniques with ease!
with Phillip McCordallLooking to acquire in-depth knowledge of studio lighting techniques? Follow along with McCordell Photography and discover how to implement professional and versatile techniques with ease!
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4 minFREENight Photography lessonFree3 CQ
Photographer Colin Legg makes time-lapse movies of celestial scenes. Legg shares tips, and describes some of the challenges of landscape astrophotography—from babysitting cameras for days and nights on end to running electronics off the grid.
with Science FridayPhotographer Colin Legg makes time-lapse movies of celestial scenes. Legg shares tips, and describes some of the challenges of landscape astrophotography—from babysitting cameras for days and nights on end to running electronics off the grid.
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1279 min12-part Night Photography course46 CQ
Famous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
with Bernie Raffe AMPAFamous composers aren’t the only ones who need to practice composition. This course from AMPA photographer Bernie Raffe covers photography composition rules, such as the rule of thirds and finding frames within frames. You’ll also learn subtle tricks that can make or break a photo, like how to deal with cluttered backgrounds and find repeating patterns. Finally, apply your newfound skills to commonly photographed scenes, like natural landscapes and firework displays.
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1174 min11-part Composition course43 CQ
Understanding the basics of photography can greatly enhance the quality of your images. Follow along with Bernie Raffe to learn about the exposure triangle, ISO, depth of field, and more!
with Bernie Raffe AMPAUnderstanding the basics of photography can greatly enhance the quality of your images. Follow along with Bernie Raffe to learn about the exposure triangle, ISO, depth of field, and more!
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9 minFREEComposition lessonFree5 CQ
Have you heard of the great photography debate? Its main question is: is photography art or not? Learn what photographers of different styles have to say.
with Mark TimberlakeHave you heard of the great photography debate? Its main question is: is photography art or not? Learn what photographers of different styles have to say.