One-to-One Photography Tuition in Northamptonshire: Composition Technique I Viewpoint & Bird’s-Eye View
Have you explored the impact of viewpoint when taking a photograph?
In this blog, we focus on composition techniques, specifically the bird’s-eye view, as part of a series on viewpoint. These tips are perfect for one-to-one photography tuition in Northamptonshire, personalised photography lessons, and photography lessons for beginners & advanced.
Composition Technique – Viewpoint
What is viewpoint?
Viewpoint refers to the position from which you capture your subject or scene. Your choice can drastically alter the composition and storytelling of your photograph. Common angles include:
Bird’s-eye view (plan view)
High angle
Eye-level
Low angle
Bird’s-Eye View / Plan View
The bird’s-eye view provides an elevated perspective, as if seen by a bird from above. This viewpoint is widely used in commercial photography, product photography, and food photography, offering a fresh perspective and revealing details often hidden from ground-level shots.
You don’t need a helicopter for this technique, creative positioning or drones can achieve the same effect. It’s increasingly popular in:
Food photography for hero shots
Restaurant photography
Event coverage
Aerial and wedding photography
Inspiring Photographer – Antoine Rose
Explore Antoine Rose’s use of bird’s-eye view for inspiration:
Antoine Rose Portfolio
The birds-eye viewpoint is used for other photography genres and a helicopter is not required. By moving with technology, this viewpoint has increased in its use for documenting environments or events, by using a drone. You can see that many wedding photographers are offering this service to clients as a great way to capture the day, event and crowds of guests.
For commercial photography, this type of composition is used to photograph both products and food. Here is a further list of the subjects, objects and landscapes that this form of photography is used for: Beach, City, Table, Desk, Car, Bed & Office.
Using a bird’s-eye viewpoint allows you to capture every key element in your composition, making it ideal for:
Food photography / restaurant photography
Commercial property photography
Hospitality photography
Blog Summary – Have You Used Viewpoint?
Experimenting with different viewpoints transforms ordinary compositions into creative, engaging photographs.
Bird’s-eye view is perfect for product photography for restaurants and hero shots.
This technique is accessible with simple adjustments or drones and doesn’t require expensive equipment.
Ready to Elevate Your Photography?
Whether you’re shooting landscapes, food, or commercial projects, changing your viewpoint can unlock new creative possibilities.
Try the bird’s-eye view in your next project.
Share your results in the comments or tag me!
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