“Composition : Shooting With Intent” by Mark Battista
September 14 2026 Program (Zoom)
Why do certain images grab attention, make us think or make us feel emotion in a deep way? Often, it is due to the underlying compositional structure within an image.
Mark Battista, Artist and Fine Art Photographer, will share his insight on composition to create images that tell a story, effectively communicate an idea and express an emotion. It is the intentional arrangement of visual elements into a unified, impactful whole.
When it comes to visual composition, intent is a crucial element. It means making deliberate choices regarding what you include and exclude in your images and how to arrange them. Come explore ways of taking your photography to a whole new level through the use of compositional strategies to create more visually impactful images. Mark’s years of training and working as a painter has influenced how he arranges elements in his photographic images. Discover ways of composing inspired by master painters of the past and learn how to apply those skills to your photographic imagery.
Topics covered include:
- THE ELEMENTS OF ART
- Line
- Shape
- Color
- Value
- PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
- Creating a focal point through contrast of tone, color or area of focus
- Point of view/ framing a subject
- Balance and visual weight vs. "Rules"
