Observe the shared problem
A photograph and a layout both organise attention. Compare their use of contrast, scale, and quiet space rather than assuming they are unrelated disciplines.
Move between media
Translate a photographic composition into a simple block layout, or use a page's rhythm to plan a series of images. The translation reveals which relationships are essential.
Keep a comparison sheet
Collect a few small studies with notes about what each tests. Seeing them together makes recurring choices and unresolved problems easier to identify.