Making Photos
Throughout this course we’ll explore composition both technically and intuitively, combining foundational knowledge with the natural instincts that shape personal style.
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Prologue & Philosphy
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Compositional Foundations
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Technical Application
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Creative Application
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Creative & Technical Integration
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Storytelling
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Integration & Reflection
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Practices & Exercises
Course FAQ
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This course is designed for photographers who want to deepen their understanding of composition and environmental storytelling. If you already know how to operate your camera but feel like your work hasn’t fully evolved, this course will help you refine how you see, compose, and direct within any setting.
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No. While much of the work explores large environments and wide compositions, the ideas apply to any photographer interested in storytelling through place — including wedding, elopement, travel, and portrait photographers.
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Some technical concepts are discussed (focal length, depth of field, lens effects, etc.), but this course focuses primarily on composition, environment, and artistic intention rather than purely technical instruction.
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Yes. One of the goals of this course is to help you better understand why you are drawn to certain compositions and environments. Through that awareness, your personal style can evolve more naturally and confidently.
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By the end of the course, you should feel more confident approaching any environment with creative ideas — understanding how to compose, adapt to light, and tell a visual story through place.
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Once you enroll, you’ll receive immediate access to the full course. You can move through the lessons at your own pace and return to them anytime as your work evolves.
What You’ll Learn
How to see creatively in any environment
Regardless of your shooting environment, you’ll learn how to approach a location with curiosity and possibility
How to build confidence in your creative instincts
As your understanding deepens, decision-making in the field becomes more intuitive, allowing your work to evolve naturally over time
How to place people within vast environments
Discover practical ways to use scale, distance, and perspective to guide the viewer’s eye while still honoring the magnitude of a place
How light shapes composition
Learn how shifting light influences mood, direction, and structure within a frame - and how to adapt when conditions change
How to compose with intention
You’ll develop a deeper understanding of composition tools like scale, framing, negative space, and leading lines - and how they work together within real environments
How to approach landscapes as part of the story
Instead of treating a setting as a backdrop, you’ll learn how to incorporate the landscape as a character in the narrative