Scene-Specific Composition

Tourist Attraction Composition

Making Your Photos Stand Out from the “Tourist Template”

 Common problem:

  • Photos of popular attractions often look identical – how to take something different?

Composition techniques:

  • Find unconventional angles - crouch down, elevate, or shoot from the side
  • Use foreground to add depth - incorporate nearby flowers, sculptures, or other elements
  • Wait for unique moments - special lighting, weather changes, or interesting crowd interactions
  • Detail shots - focus on unique details of the attraction rather than the whole

Practical tip:

  • Research the attraction in advance to discover lesser-known angles; shoot in early morning or evening to avoid crowds and harsh sunlight.

Food Photography Composition

Making Food Look More Delicious

Common problem:

  • Why does restaurant food often look unimpressive in photos?

Composition techniques:

  • Choose the best angle - 45 degrees usually shows the shape and texture of food
  • Use the "Rule of Thirds" to place the main dish - avoid always centering
  • Create a sense of story - add utensils, ingredients, or a partially eaten state for a lived-in feel
  • Control the background - simple backgrounds highlight the food, or use the environment to add atmosphere

Lighting suggestion:

  • Use natural light whenever possible, avoid harsh flash; if in a dark environment, have another person gently illuminate from the side with their phone light.

Urban Street Photography

Capturing Urban Rhythm and Human Stories

Common problem:

  • How to create focused, storytelling photos in a chaotic urban environment?

Composition techniques:

  • Look for repeating patterns - use building lines, windows, etc. to create rhythm
  • Use contrasting elements - old/new, big/small, color contrasts create drama
  • Capture momentary emotions - facial expressions, interactions, or special moments
  • Use framing composition - use urban elements (like arches, tunnels) to frame the subject

Shooting suggestion:

Don’t be afraid to get into crowds; observe in advance and anticipate scene changes; patiently wait for the “decisive moment.”

Nature Landscape Composition

Displaying the Grandeur and Subtlety of Nature

Common problem:

  • Why do breathtaking landscapes in reality often appear flat and dull in photographs?

Composition techniques:

  • Establish foreground, middle ground, and background layers - Add depth to photos
  • Use natural leading lines - Rivers and paths guide the eye through the frame
  • Find unique focal points - A tree, rock, or silhouette as the photo's main subject
  • Lower the horizon - Highlight spectacular skies; or raise the horizon - Emphasize ground details

Timing Suggestion:

  • Choose sunrise, sunset, or “golden hour” for shooting when light is soft and colorful.