Photography School
Composition by Design: Transform Your Photography
Have you ever looked at your travel photos and thought,
“Why doesn’t it feel the way I remember?”
Maybe the light was beautiful, the moment was perfect —
but somehow, the image didn’t capture what you felt.
It happens to almost everyone.
Photography isn’t just about taking pictures — it’s about learning to see and create with purpose.
At Patricia Bean Photography School, you’ll discover how to think like an artist — using the camera not as a recorder of moments, but as a tool for intentional creation.
Through my signature Composition by Design method, you'll learn to explore more deeply, observe more clearly, and build images through light, structure, and mindful design — much like an artist uses a brush to shape a painting.
Whether you use an iPhone or a traditional camera, you’ll discover how to move beyond snapshots — crafting images that reflect your creative vision with clarity and meaning.
✨ Ready to see your photography transform?
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Online Learning Opportunities
📲 Smart Phone Camera Setup: 90-Minute Transformation System
Unlock the full power of the camera you already carry.
In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn how to set up your smartphone like a true photographer — adjusting key controls, mastering exposure basics, and gaining creative confidence with every shot.
This quick, practical course will transform the way you capture the world — without overwhelming tech talk or complicated apps.
🎨 Easy Edits Using Snapseed Like a Pro
A photograph isn’t finished when you click the shutter — it’s finished when you shape the final image.
In this easy-to-follow course, you’ll learn the simple editing techniques that give professional photographs their polished, powerful look — without heavy filters or guesswork.
Using Snapseed, Google's free editing app, you’ll discover how small adjustments to light, color, and detail can take your photos from "good" to "captivating" — all while staying true to your creative vision.
✈️ Travel Photographers Playbook
Beautiful travel photography doesn’t happen by accident — and it doesn’t start with pressing the shutter.
It starts with how you see, how you prepare, and how you choose to create.
In this course, you’ll learn how to prepare like a visual storyteller, how to think like an artist— blending exploration, cultural research, and creative planning, all through the Composition by Design framework.
See with clarity, compose with intention, and create images that truly reflect the spirit of the places you visit.
With your sign-up you will receive exclusive content that will improve your photography.
There is no obligation to purchase anything
Your personal information will never be shared
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Why UrbanScape?
Photography is more than a skill —
it’s a way of exploring.
With Composition by Design, the process begins when something catches your eye —
a shape, a shadow, a line of light.
From that first spark, you’re invited to move with purpose —
to shift your angle, adjust your frame,
and discover a version of the scene that is truly your own.
This isn’t about following rules.
It’s about slowing down, paying attention,
and creating images that reflect how you see —
and how you feel about what you see.
In time, your photographs become more than visual records.
They become quiet expressions of the way you move through the world.
It’s where all hang out, plus the UrbanScape is more than just a backdrop—it's where life unfolds, and where stories come alive. Photographing in the city offers an ever-changing canvas that ignites our imagination and pushes us to find beauty in the ordinary. From bustling streets to quiet corners, every aspect of urban life presents an opportunity to capture moments that reflect the rich tapestry of human experience. Whether it's the architecture, the street scenes, or the people themselves, each element adds depth and character to our photographic narrative, making the UrbanScape an endless reservoir of inspiration.
