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Composition Grids & Guides
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Composition is a fundamental element of photography. When you improve your composition, you improve your photographs. It's that simple! There are proven and timeless methods to improve your composition. You don't have to experiment or "try things out" until you get what you're looking for. One essential investment is to use composite guide overlays. These 25 overlays, plus a PDF on How To Use Composite Guides, can help you improve your composition by providing grids and guides for subject placement. Simply layer the overlay over your image to easily identify and position points of interest in your photographs or artwork. This will help you create images that are both visually appealing and technically sound.
What is included
25 Overlays in PNG format, a PDF on How To Use Composite Guides
Compatibility
Luminar 4, Luminar AI, Luminar NEO, Photoshop
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Using RAW files you will easily practice retouching tips and learn how to get photos like these.
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Whether you're framing landscapes, capturing portraits, or constructing composite digital art, these guides can serve as an essential visual aid. They seamlessly combine principles of balance, the rule of thirds, the golden ratio, perspective, symmetry, leading lines, and more.
These guides can help you improve your understanding of composition principles and avoid common composition mistakes. They're a valuable resource that can help you take your work to the next level.
Composition is the cornerstone of creating visually captivating and emotionally impactful imagery. While creativity and lighting play significant roles, composite guides are essential navigational aids, helping photographers and digital artists construct images that are not only artistically pleasing but also technically precise.
Delving into the visual impact of using composition guides presents an incredible opportunity for enhancing your photographs and digital photo art. Embrace the advantages of this collection of 25 composition cropping guides and grids that you can immediately implement.
Here's a glimpse of some of these guides: The rule of thirds is a great introduction to getting out of the habit of framing your subjects in the middle. The phi grid divides the golden ratio frame into 1:1.618:1 portions horizontally and vertically. Sometimes, the rule of thirds can seem too obvious and create imbalance; the phi grid looks more natural, balanced, and visually pleasing. Diagonals help create movement, energy, and emotion in your image.
The Fibonacci spiral, also known as the golden spiral, is perfect when you’re dealing with curved lines or compositional movement. It is based on a complicated series of squares, which help position elements. The spiral then gives you an idea of how the scene in the image should flow—through curved leading lines to a focal point.
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Creator
Carly Sullens
Master Photographer and Master Artist
Carly Sullens, M. Photog, M. Artist, CPP, ATR, is a globally renowned Master Photographer, Master Artist and Certified Professional Photographer whose expertise spans painting, art history, psychology, and art therapy. Skillfully merging traditional techniques with digital artistry, Carly crafts captivating and imaginative photographic masterpieces.
Carly's photography seamlessly weaves reality with imagination, constantly pushing the boundaries to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary visions. With a profound ability to deconstruct and reimagine her photographs, she crafts distinct and enchanting artistic images. Whether through her lens, skillful adjustments, digital painting, or innovative compositing, Carly breathes life into her work, creating a world where imagination knows no bounds.
Her talent has not gone unnoticed, as she has garnered numerous accolades, publications and awards for her unparalleled skills. Carly’s pieces evoke a timeless allure reminiscent of revered museum artworks, showcasing her mastery of seamlessly blending traditional artistry with cutting-edge digital techniques.
A trailblazer in her field, Carly is an enthusiastic educator, sharing her expertise internationally to inspire others to achieve painterly effects from their own photographs. She effortlessly imparts her knowledge and techniques, enabling individuals to unleash their creative potential within the expansive realm of digital artistry.
Carly's unwavering dedication to photography shapes a vibrant and mesmerizing world of visual storytelling. Through her lens, she captures hearts, enthralls audiences, and kindles the spirits of fellow artists. With each creation, Carly propels the boundaries of artistic possibility, leaving an indelible mark on the ever-evolving tapestry of visual expression.
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How do I purchase my Composition Grids & Guides?
To purchase Composition Grids & Guides, follow these steps:
1. Open Skylum’s Marketplace.
2. Go to the preferable tab where Composition Grids & Guides is listed. Click on it and add it to your cart.
3. Proceed to your cart. Here, complete the purchase process for Composition Grids & Guides.
4. After the purchase, you will receive a fulfillment email with the download link for Composition Grids & Guides. Also, you can find the new item in your Skylum account, My Add-ons tab.
How do I install my Composition Grids & Guides?
Detailed instructions on installing the Composition Grids & Guides will be sent to you in the fulfillment email alongside the download link.
Besides, you can install the purchased item directly in Luminar Neo: go to Extras > Marketplace, Select the Product category, find the purchased item, and click Install.
Where do I find my Composition Grids & Guides after installation?
It’s pretty easy! Composition Grids & Guides will be in Layers > Purchased. Click to apply and adjust texture/object properties like size, opacity, and blend mode in the Layer Properties menu.
If you use Luminar AI, go to the Edit tab in the top bar menu. The installed Composition Grids & Guides will be in Local Masking > Texture > Texture Selection > Custom.
What if I lose my Composition Grids & Guides?
Don't worry. All purchased items, including Composition Grids & Guides, are stored in the 'My Add-ons' tab of your Skylum account, allowing for easy redownload and use.
How do I check whether the Composition Grids & Guides is compatible with my software?
Generally, most items are compatible with Luminar Neo. But to ensure Composition Grids & Guides is compatible with your software, review its specifications before downloading or purchasing. Look for the 'Compatibility' section at the right of the Composition Grids & Guides page, where all compatible products are listed.
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