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Photography Fundamentals: Light & Composition

Better photos this weekend, with the camera you have

4.7(1,410 ratings)12,880 learners· 44m
KWCreated by Kenji Watanabe· Updated Oct 2026

What you'll learn

  • See and use light
  • Compose with intent
  • Shoot great phone photos

A short, friendly course for beginners: light, composition and simple edits that make a big difference.

Course content

2 sections · 5 lessons · 44m total length

1 · Light2 lessons · 16m
  • 1.2 Golden hour7:40
2 · Composition3 lessons · 28m
  • 2.1 Framing9:05
  • 2.2 Leading lines8:30
  • 2.3 Simple edits10:10

Instructor

KW
Kenji Watanabe

Travel and portrait photographer · 31,790 students · 4 courses

Kenji has photographed in 60 countries for magazines and brands. He teaches how to see light first and press the shutter second.

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