New book: The SECRET to stunning photo compositions

Book synopsis

Transform your photography with a clear, intuitive 4-step system.

Whether you're shooting on a smartphone or a dedicated camera, Stronger Photo Composition gives you the tools to capture powerful, engaging images — without jargon or technical overwhelm.

Inside, you’ll discover over 100 practical techniques and tools, organised into a step-by-step system that helps you:

Choose the best camera position
Place your subject with a purpose
Arrange supporting elements for maximum impact
Edit with an intention to enhance visual flow

From nature to travel, portraits to product shots, this guide helps you compose photos that attract attention and hold it, using a method called composition stacking. You’ll learn how to combine techniques to build more intentional, layered, and visually striking images every time you shoot.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your eye, this book will help you find your creative style, critique your photos with clarity, and capture images that people remember.

See differently. Shoot intentionally. Compose stronger.

Why smartphone and dedicated camera users love this book

Easy to read/follow. Great tips!

“Well done, Mike, a thoroughly comprehensive book that's easy to read and follow. One that I'll keep returning to as I strive to improve my photographic knowledge and practice. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, it's relatable, and the principles work if you have the basic Phone Cam or the latest DSLR!”

Caroline

The only photography book you'll need!

"Easy to read, easy to apply, relevant advice that makes sense no matter what level of photographer you are. If you're like me and just take photos on your mobile phone, this is all you need to make them amazing.”

Jane B

Look inside the Stronger Photo Composition eBook

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What’s inside the Stronger Photo Composition book

STEP 1: Prepare and position the camera

Capture height
Subject to lens distortion
Perspective distortion
Forced perspective - depth
Symmetry
& 26 more

The simplest control you have in the composition is your position and the camera. Even the slightest of tweaks can dramatically improve perspective, orientation and use of light direction.

smartphone photo composition - low angle

STEP 2: Position of the subject in the frame

Off-centre
Isolation
Fill the frame
Focal point
Left to right
& 16 more

Step two is intended to explore and consider intention and narrative. Where do you position the visual anchor - emphasis or dominant element for the viewer's attention to settle?

smartphone photo composition - the ruel of thirds

STEP 3: Position the supporting elements

Foreground interest

Juxtaposition
Minimalism
Scale
Layering
& 29 more

The addition, subtraction, or placement of visual elements and how they interact impact the attraction and direction of the viewer's eye. This is a fundamental part of constructing a photo more purposefully.

STEP 4: Composition mobile editing tools

Spot colour
Differential focus
Depth - diminished clarity & tone
Frame edges - border patrol
Closure - filling in the blank
& 20 more!

This is the fun part of the composition. You have the basic structure that has the biggest impact all sorted. Now you get to add the finer visual cues to elevate the composition to the next level.

Over the top comprehensive

“The book is jam-packed with everything you will ever need to know about photo composition. There are photos to show you what works best, and the written content tells you why it works. It will become my "go-to" reference book for composition.”

Amazon Review

The go-to book for photo composition This is an absolute must buy for anyone interested in photography who would like some help with composing better photos. This book is a comprehensive guide on all aspects of composition. Although primarily aimed at mobile phone photographers, this would also benefit any photographers.”

James Della Volpe