What Makes a Good Composition in Photography?

Photography is about more than just taking a photo—it’s about taking the best photo you can every time. A rubbish composition will give you a rubbish photo. A great composition will give you a great photo.

The secret of a compelling image starts with the subject matter, how the other elements are arranged, what the light is doing, and how these three elements work together to create a captivating photo.

A good composition creates a photo that is interesting and pleasing and guides the viewer around the content of the photo. A good composition is one that a viewer will spend time looking at. A good composition holds the viewer’s attention. A good composition is the starting point for a good, or indeed great, photo.