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52 Assignments: Composition is a photography book built around weekly exercises for developing photographic composition. Its 52 prompts cover techniques such as framing, shadows, colour, motion and working in low light, with space to record notes and technical details.
At a glance
- 52 assignments are intended as weekly photography challenges across a year, but the book can also be used selectively when you want to explore a particular idea.
- Topics include framing, shadows, colour, distortion, motion, weather and low-light scenes.
- The book includes space for notes, lists and technical details, making it useful as a record of your photographic practice.
- The listing describes it as suitable for beginners and photography enthusiasts.
Reference price: £12.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A structured set of 52 prompts offers a practical way to practise composition regularly.
- A range of subjects and techniques provides different creative starting points.
- Note-taking space combines exercises with a personal learning journal.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Ammonite Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 14 Oct. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1781454965 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1781454961 |
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 1.78 x 21.08 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 416 g |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The description also mentions monochromatic photography, while most of its listed assignment examples include colour and broader composition themes. The emphasis and intended scope are therefore not fully clear from the listing.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Beginners looking for guided photography practice.
- Enthusiasts who want regular composition challenges or a journal for recording their photographic experiments.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a camera-specific technical manual or a book focused solely on one photographic genre.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
It presents 52 composition assignments, with examples including framing, shadows, colour, distortion, motion, weather and low-light photography.
Do the assignments have to be completed weekly?
The description suggests following one assignment each week over a year, or dipping into individual concepts when useful.
Is there space to write in the book?
The listing says it includes space for notes, lists and technical details, so it can also serve as a record of your work.
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