Why Is Composition So Important?

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Hi everybody. Welcome to Episode 12 of the Photography Explained podcast. 

I’m your host Rick McEvoy and I explain one photographic thing per episode in plain English in less that 10 minutes without the irrelevant detail. I have well over 30 years of experience in photography so I do know what I am talking about!

In this episode - Why Is Composition So Important?

Here is my answer

The composition of a photograph is important as it determines the success or otherwise of a photograph. Composition is the arranging of the elements in an image to provide the viewer with an aesthetically pleasing viewing experience.

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Episode 13 – What are the rules of composition?

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