Composition

[phoenix83]

Hi I have been doing photography for a little over 2 years. I am interested in improving my composition. I am wondering what are some great books on the subject or great ways of learning it thanks in advance.

 

[davebmck]

I liked Learning to See Creatively by Bryan Petterson. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Learning-See-Creatively-Composition-Photography/dp/0817441816/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266685955&sr=8-1"]Amazon.com: Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition) (9780817441814): Bryan Peterson: Books[/ame]

 

[rufus5150]

Another vote for the above. Good, quick, easy read. I also just picked up his Beyond Portraiture, which, though not devoted, has a section on composition and how it relates to photographing people.

 

[KmH]

I highly recommend: The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos by Michael Freeman.

It is much more specific to composition than Bryan Peterson's excellent book on how to develope a creative eye.

 

[skieur]

www.photoinf.com has basic articles on composition.

skieur

 

[LearnMyShot]

get over to your local library and get into some art books.....especially the classic painters...good luck!

 

[KmH]

get over to your local library and get into some art books.....especially the classic painters...good luck!

+1 on studying the master painters, both composition and use of light.