The Art of Composition in
Wildlife Photography

The first mini-course to understand how to compose a photo and bring your wildlife photography to the next level – with the gear you already have!

13 Video-Lessons
for a total of +2.5h online training
1 Workbook
+ Composition Flowchart
Email Support
Have all your questions answered!

No more boring shots

If you  take photos automatically, if deciding how to arrange everything in a photo is a struggle, if when you edit your photo you’re not sure how much and how to crop, and you spend time to go around versions you don’t like, if you wonder what makes a wildlife photo great, this mini-course is perfect for you. Together we will focus on all the composition principles (because there’s much more than just the rule of thirds!) and how to easily apply them in the field and at home.  

You'll stop taking photos because they happen.
You'll start MAKING YOUR DREAM PHOTOS HAPPEN.

With the mini-course you will learn how to:

Decide what to include in your photo

and what to exclude

Identify composition elements

and use them at your advantage

Isolate and place the subject

to make it the hero of your story

Manage space

and arrange all the elements for balance

Use light and colours

for greater visual impact

Approach the composition process

intentionally from beginning to end

Who's for?

Beginner Wildlife Photographers

You have been practicing wildlife photography only for a while, you take photos mostly automatically ending up to like or dislike them - but without really knowing the reason.

Intermediate Wildlife photographers

Cameras and wildlife have no secrets for you, but you want to bring your photos to the next level, ensure you take the best photo in every scenario and develop your personal style.

This is what my students say:

The reviews refer to a Composition Masterclass  that was subsequently expanded to create this mini-course.
The reviews refer to a Composition Masterclass  that was subsequently expanded to create this mini-course.

Curriculum

This is what you will learn:

  • What’s composition and why it is the most important decision to take about your photo before pressing the shutter button
  • How to manage your image frame and how to crop
  • The 2 basic principles of composition: Contrast and Balance
  • How to identify your subject 
  • How to manage the space surrounding the subject (background and beyond)
  • How to recognise and use the composition building blocks (points, lines and shapes)
  • How to divide the frame to decide where to place your subject (not only the rule of thirds!)
  • Technical factors affecting composition and advanced composition tools
  • How to use light for composition
  • How colours affect composition 
  • Working with Colours: Lightroom Tutorial
  • Examples of composition process in the field
  • Final remarks 

+ some additional exclusive Bonuses!

  • 37-page Workbook containing list of practical exercises and reflection questions covering all the different aspects of composition to train your “composition eye” by reviewing photos you’ve already taken or challenging yourself to put new concepts into practice!
     
  • Composition Decision-Making Flowchart:  an easy and ready-to-use flow-chart to go through the process of taking all the decisions about composition.
     
  • Do you have any questions on the topics covered? Something wasn’t clear? Or you want to make sure you’re progressing well with your photos? You’ll have direct support from Chiara for 3 months. 

hi, I am Chiara​

Wildlife Photographer & Teacher

I found photography in the darkest period of my life. A magical encounter with a European robin opened my heart and eyes to the wonderful world of wildlife. 

I spent the past 4 years learning and studying the theory behind wildlife photography while continuously testing and applying that knowledge in the field. So I understood why some wildlife photos work better than others and how to analyse every wildlife scene for the best possible outcome. 

l learnt how to see and to shoot intentionally and my goal is to pass on this knowledge to others. 

This is why in 2024, I quit my old job to pursue wildlife photography and teaching full-time. 

I am an award-winning and published photographer and I collaborate with several brands in the field, but my biggest accomplishment so far is the satisfaction of my 60+ students. 

The Art of Composition in
Wildlife Photography

70 €

Taking photos is easy,

Composing photos that are powerful is not. And this is exactly what you will learn.

Still have some doubts?

What's a Minicourse? How does it work?

The Mini-course is a short course consisting of more than 2.5hours of recorded classes, divided in 4 modules, available on a dedicated online teaching platform.  The course is structured in a way to ensure a clear and logic progression. The videos are accessible whenever you want and will be yours forever. 

How can I pay?

You will be re-directed to a paying platform via which you can use your card (Stripe). If you wish to pay in another way (as PayPal) please contact me at  chiarataliaphoto@gmail.com

For how long will I have access to the mini-course?

The mini-course will be yours forever!

I have just started and don't have professional equipment. Is this still for me?

If you started yesterday, or plan to start tomorrow, it doesn’t matter. The mini-course will cover all the basics of composition. There is way too much emphasis put on gear. Surely gear can be helpful, however it is just a tool. The best set-up is the one you have right now to start practicing. You will learn during the mini-course that gear doesn’t play a major role in composition at all. 

Isn't the information about composition available elsewhere for free?

Composition is a very overlooked topic in wildlife photography, with most of information available not going beyond really basic principles as the rule of thirds or limited to tips as “shoot eye level”. The mini-course provides an exclusive in-depth presentation of composition principles, starting from design to photography-specific ones with all the specific nuances of Wildlife Photography – with plenty of practical and real-life examples. The goal is not to give you tips and tell you what to do, but to equip you with the necessary knowledge to take an informed decision about composition everytime you’re shooting.

I have some questions. Can I contact someone?

Of course, please send an email to  chiarataliaphoto@gmail.com and I will be happy to answer.