Photography Composition and Design – Digital Books (Printed Available)

Description

Photography Composition & Design:
A Fun Approach for Serious Artists

Stop relying on luck—master candid visual story-telling, dynamic symmetry, and street composition.

Street photography is one of the toughest genres in visual art. Family, event, and wedding photography share the exact same challenge: you have split seconds to capture a unique moment, tell a compelling story, and organize a chaotic scene into a clear, visually striking composition.

Most photographers rely on “gut instinct,” luck, or basic rules like the “rule of thirds.”

Unfortunately, those basic tools leave you stuck on a creative plateau. If you want to capture more “keepers” and consistently create images that command attention, you need to invest in quality design knowledge.

Written with a fun, engaging approach and packed with real-world street photography shot on location in Waikiki, Hawaii, Photography Composition & Design bridges the gap between master art history and modern photography—teaching you how to apply dynamic symmetry, Gestalt psychology, and visual hierarchy on the fly.

If you spend years relying on trial and error or generic camera rules, your creative growth hits a wall. But when you train your mind to recognize movements, patterns and visual weight, taking a picture becomes fast, deliberate, and instinctive.

Fast-paced photography requires extensive training to nail the shot in a fraction of a second. You can’t be slowed down by lack of training or basic questions:

• A chaotic background ruins a candid street moment—how do you adjust figure-ground separation to make your subject pop?

• Your frame feels like a snapshot—how do you incorporate diagonal armatures and arabesques to create visual movement?

Mastering these design techniques replaces fumbling frustrations with sniper-like accuracy. You stop asking, “How do I capture a moving figure that communicates clearly?” and start positioning yourself and your camera to make adjustments in real time.

What Other Photographers Are Saying

“Tavis is an artist who knows what a style is… he breaks down principles of composition into bite-sized chunks so in just a couple of pages, you get a synopsis that immediately helps you as a photographer. It helps you break out of the Rule of Thirds trench.”

— Andrew Goodcamera (Denae & Andrew on YouTube)

Who Is This Book For?

• Film & Digital Street Photographers wanting to move beyond random snapshots and consistently frame candid moments with geometric precision.

• Wedding, Event & Family Photographers who need to organize chaotic, fast-moving environments into clear visual stories.

• Fine Art Photographers & Visual Artists looking to apply classical masterwork composition directly through their camera lens.

What’s Inside the Book?

Designed for street photographers, wedding photographers, fine artists, and visual creators of all kinds:
• 266 Action-Packed Pages: Loaded with clear, bite-sized lessons explaining complex compositional theory in an approachable way.
• Over 350 High-Resolution Photos & Diagrams: Deconstructs real street photos, candid moments, and master visual diagrams.
• Hands-On Street Assignments: Practical field exercises designed to get you out shooting and applying design principles immediately.
• Fun, Real-World Examples: Features candid film photography capturing tourists, street scenes, and vibrant life on Waikiki Beach.

Complete Digital Bundle

Get instant access across all your mobile devices, tablets, and desktop computers.

Includes all 4 digital editions in one package:
• High-Resolution Single-Page PDF: Perfect for crisp viewing and desktop studying.
• Two-Page Spreads PDF: Replicates the physical book layout to view large two-page image spreads side-by-side.
• Low-Resolution / Mobile-Optimized PDF: Designed for easy reading on phone screens while traveling.
• Apple iPad/iPhone eBook (ePub): Formatted for highlighting, bookmarking, and native reading on Apple Books.
• Kindle eBook Edition: Tailored for Kindle readers and apps.

Physical Print Editions (Amazon)

Beautifully printed with vibrant colors and crisp details.
• Paperback Edition – Order Paperback on Amazon
• Hardcover Edition – Order Hardcover on Amazon