Composition
There are many factors that play a key role in creating a great milky way photograph, and one of the most crucial is composition.
Although we are photographing at night, we cannot forget about the composition, since this will make the difference between a mediocre photograph and a great image.
In this composition masterclass, you will learn:
- The different types of Milky Way compositions: Horizontal, diagonal, and vertical
- The main compositional elements that you can use
- Other tips to get the best compositions
When you shoot the Milky Way, you should also consider other compositional elements related to other genres, so I also recommend checking this article on photography composition.
Recommended exercise
As I discussed in the video, the best way to learn composition is by viewing and analyzing many quality photographs.
To help you, I suggest doing this exercise; take the time to analyze and review the images selected in the “Milky Way photographer of the Year” where we publish the best photos of the Milky Way.
There is a total of 100 images (25 photos in each edition), and I am sure that this exercise will significantly help you improve your Milky Way compositions.