Composition Beyond
the Rule of Thirds
The 3-part photography workshop that helps you finally create photos that make people stop and look.
Ever stood in front of an incredible scene, taken a photo, and thought…
"Hmm… it looked WAY better in real life."
You're not alone.
The difference between capturing what's in front of you and creating a photograph that makes someone stop usually isn't better gear or more complicated settings.
It's learning how to see and compose with intention.
Learn it → try it → share it → build on it.
What you'll walk away with
See → Build → Feel
Not a firehose class you forget by Monday. A three-step journey with time to practise between each part.
SEE
First, we learn to SEE differently.
- ✓Why some photographs immediately grab our attention
- ✓Visual hierarchy — what does your viewer see first?
- ✓Simplifying busy scenes & guiding the eye
- ✓Leading lines, framing, negative space
- ✓Why the Rule of Thirds is a tool — not a rule
- ✓How changing position transforms a photograph
You leave with your first practical challenge.
BUILD
Next, we deliberately build stronger compositions.
- ✓Visual weight and balance
- ✓Depth, layers, foreground → background
- ✓Relationships between elements
- ✓Perspective and point of view
- ✓How focal length changes composition
We review your Challenge #1 photos, then launch Challenge #2.
FEEL
Finally, we move beyond photos that look good to photos that feel like something.
- ✓Composition as storytelling
- ✓Creating atmosphere & communicating emotion
- ✓Understanding WHY something made you stop
- ✓Choosing techniques for creative intention
FEEL → SEE → CREATE. Final creative challenge unlocked.
Meet Coni Flores
Professional landscape photographer and educator based in Aotearoa. Since 2020, Coni has taught hundreds of photographers — from complete beginners to students who've gone on to win competitions.
She now leads LensLife, a welcoming community of photographers of every level, and builds digital resources used by photographers around the world.
Three practical challenges
You don't learn photography by watching someone else take photos. You have to go play.
After each class you'll get a practical challenge, share your work, see how other photographers interpret the same prompt, and receive supportive feedback.
Plus — 30 days inside LensLife
Your ticket unlocks 30 days of access to the LensLife community — where the rest of the workshop lives.
No extra cost. All included in your ticket.
Is this for you?
"How do I make my photos more interesting?"
If that question sounds familiar, yes — this is for you. Designed for enthusiastic beginners through to intermediate photographers who want to develop their creative eye.
Tickets
Early Bird ends in 59d 15h — then it's $49.
- ✓3 live photography classes
- ✓3 practical photography challenges
- ✓Workshop replays (attend live or catch up)
- ✓30-Day LensLife Experience included
- ✓3 live photography classes
- ✓3 practical photography challenges
- ✓Workshop replays
- ✓30-Day LensLife Experience
Questions?
I'm a total beginner — will I keep up?+
Yes. The workshop is designed for enthusiastic beginners through intermediate photographers. You don't need to know every setting — you need curiosity.
What if I can't make Part 2 or 3 live?+
Every online class is recorded. You'll get replays inside LensLife so you can catch up anytime in the 30 days.
Do I need a fancy camera?+
No. A phone works. If you have a camera, bring it. What matters is that you're willing to play and experiment.
What's LensLife and why is it included?+
LensLife is a photography community for photographers of every level. Your ticket includes 30 days of access — that's where challenges, feedback and replays live.
Where exactly is Part 1?+
FotoFest Napier Gallery on Saturday 3 October, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.
Can I get a refund?+
Refunds are available up to 3 weeks before the event. After that we can't offer refunds, but your spot is transferable — email hello@wandererphotographer.com and we'll help sort it out.
Stop simply recording what's in front of you.
Start creating photographs that make people stop and look.
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