Whoever starts with photography should immediately begin learning about composition and how to build images. This is definitely the first thing that comes to my mind when someone asks where to start. Of course, there are many other aspects to consider, such as light control, camera settings, understanding color temperature, mood, editing software, storytelling, and many others. Still, among all these, one of the most important is learning about composition. Obviously, we don't need to follow it religiously, but training ourselves in composition always gives us an advantage when taking photos. Perhaps I should write about how to train and improve your composition, but I guess I'm a better motivator than teacher.
In any case, it’s very important to pay attention to the lines. There are certain rules, like for example, you should never place the horizon exactly in the middle. Of course, rules are meant to be broken, but at least it's worth knowing the most well-known one: the rule of thirds. Whoever starts with photography should actually start with it.
For me, composition is second nature. I don't really take much time to snap a photo. If I'm being honest, taking photos like the ones below takes just about 20 seconds. What I do is when I see something interesting, I simply pull out my phone and take the picture. This isn't about bragging, because these images aren’t pieces of art, but I strongly believe they’re well-composed photos that are pleasant to look at. This isn’t something I was born with, but rather something I’ve developed by stretching my vision, observing, and taking millions of photos over the years.
Here are four snaps from a little walk—more structured and less quirky than some of the other shots I might take.
