The Art of Composition

with Jonathan Vaines – 28th October & 4th November 2025, 3pm (uk) / 10am (est)

Composition – Understanding what elements make image successful and how to use them to add compositional value into your work.

Composition can be considered a dark art. Images with little or no compositional value often do not have the ability to hold the viewers’ attention.

Working with known techniques and with compositional guidelines will give images the hidden power of attraction. Composition runs far deeper than a leading line or a rule of third.

Careful positioning, balance of image and working with light I just a few of the techniques you can adopt to give your work a professional look.

This online class is limited to 30 students to allow plenty of time for questions and personal help from Jonathan

What you will learn

The class will be split over two sessions of 60 minutes each. In those sessions we will cover the following…

How to understand compositional value
A wide range of techniques, working with composition guidelines
How to add balance with multiple subjects in frame
When to use monochrome
The art of depth the field
When and how to work outside the visible picture and what your viewer will understand
What does colour mean in your photography

Meet the Instructor – Jonathan Vaines

We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Vaines to the Photoclub247 team as our resident Photoshop & Printing expert.

He is an internationally recognised photographic judge and teacher, known for his innovative creative approach and post-processing expertise.

Jonathan regularly teaches Photoshop online, both in groups and one to one sessions. He is also an Educator for the Royal Photographic Society and runs processing workshops for them.

Based in Bedfordshire, UK, he empowers photographers around the world.

Book your place NOW!

with Jonathan Vaines – 28th October & 4th November 2025, 3pm (uk) / 10am (est)

Members: £25.00 GBP | €28.85 EUR* | $33.90 USD*

Non Members: £30.00 GBP | €34.60 EUR* | $40.70 USD*

Places limited to 30 students

2 Live Lessons + 1 Year access to recordings

£25.00

Access until 30 November 2026

MEMBER PRICING

2 Live Lessons + 1 Year access to recordings (non member)

£30.00

Access until 30 November 2026

* Your purchase will be processed & charged in £ GBP – prices shown for € EUR & $ USD are provided only as an estimate

Frequently Asked Questions

No, you don’t need to be a member of PhotoClub247 to enrol in this or any of our classes (although it is cheaper to enrol when you are a member!)

When you enrol in this class, you get access to the class material and a profile on the Members Portal for 1 year.

You DON’T get access to the Webinar Replay Library – you will need to Join as a PhotoClub247 member to access it.

Yes! You can read/watch the content on any device including laptops, smartphones and tablets.

You can join the Live lessons using a mobile device, although we find it is a better option to use a desktop or laptop computer.

You can watch the Live Lessons on any internet enabled device.

We use Zoom to host these live lessons.

If you have never used Zoom before, please consult the Zoom Help pages with advice on how to install and use Zoom – Joining A Zoom Meeting

You have access to all the lessons, videos and recordings of the Live Lessons for 1 year from the end of the class.

Yes, the Live lessons will be recorded and published in the class content so you can catch up at anytime. You have access to the class material, including the recordings, for 1 year from the end of the class.

You can ask questions during the lesson using the Zoom comments section. Or you can unmute your microphone and ask the question directly to the instructor. The instructor will give you guidance on this at the start of the live lesson.

If you have a question about the lesson when watching the recording, each class has its own dedicated “Secret Space” on the members portal, exclusive to attendees of the class. You can post your questions/comments in this space and get help from the instructor and other attendees.

We use Zoom for the Live lessons.

You have the option to turn off your camera if you don’t want to appear on screen to the other attendees.