Derek Fahsbender's Intro to Photography Part 2: Composition & Storytelling

02/26/2026

Now that you understand your camera from Part 1, the next step is understanding what makes a good photograph. Derek goes over some of the core elements of photo theory, composition, perfective, and storytelling.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 5:05 - Review of what makes an effective photograph
  • 5:47 - Composition
  • 12:54 - Rule of thirds
  • 18:37 - Golden/Fibonacci spiral
  • 23:47 - Leading lines
  • 32:59 - Negative space
  • 38:29 - Asymmetry
  • 41:52 - Frame within a frame
  • 43:10 - Patterns/Repetition
  • 44:34 - Perspective
  • 55:01 - Storytelling - Photo breakdown
  • 1:15:29 - Photo breakdown continued
  • 1:50:42 - Closing