Howard ChengI've started a new series — "Why This Photo Works" — of short feels over on Instagram where I break down my composition and editing choices into bite-sized nuggets.
Hope it inspires you with ideas to try out for your future shots.
The first pic is a photography I shot of the northern lights near Tromsø, Norway.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT_DP8DDXT3/?igsh=OHFoejlzcHZpZ25z
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Howard Cheng | Travel Photographer on Instagram: "Breaking down one of my aurora shots. 🌌 Three simple composition choices to help draw your attention towards the main subject: 1️⃣ Central placement, 2️⃣ Leading lines, 3️⃣ Thirds. Save this reel to add to your composition arsenal and follow for more travel photo tips. This is the first reel in my "Why This Photo Works" series. Comment below and tell me what kind of shots you want me to break down. #NorthernLights #AuroraPhotography #PhotographyTips #TravelPhotography #CompositionTips"
34 likes, 5 comments - wherehowardgoes on January 26, 2026: "Breaking down one of my aurora shots. 🌌 Three simple composition choices to help draw your attention towards the main subject: 1️⃣ Central placement, 2️⃣ Leading lines, 3️⃣ Thirds. Save this reel to add to your composition arsenal and follow for more travel photo tips. This is the first reel in my "Why This Photo Works" series. Comment below and tell me what kind of shots you want me to break down. #NorthernLights #AuroraPhotography #PhotographyTips #TravelPhotography #CompositionTips".