10-01-2018 11:17 AM - edited 11-29-2018 08:31 PM
October 1 is World Architecture Day! Architecture photography is a window into the world of history and design. Buildings come in all shapes and sizes, and photographing them can be a way to see things from a unique perspective.
Here are my top tips for taking great photos of the beautiful and interesting buildings you see.
Take a step back
Putting distance between the building and your camera can help you capture the entire building.
Look for unique angles
Try a variety of different angles. Shooting from below can make the building look larger, while shooting from above can show depth and draw attention to interesting shapes.
Use natural light
Turn off your flash when indoors and photograph in natural light to avoid harsh shadows. Look for the soft light that comes through a building’s windows to illuminate the scene.
Look for lines
Shooting on a diagonal can add depth and dimension to your image. Shooting straight on can give the image a sense of balance and calmness.
Turn on your camera grid
Use your grid to keep vertical lines vertical, and perpendicular to the horizon. If your camera’s grid is tilted to the side, a building can look like it’s falling over in your images. A grid can be useful while shooting any type of scene, not only architecture.
Include people to show size
A great way to show the size of a building or architectural elements, is to include a person or people in the scene. Adding a person or a group of people with the building will add scale to the scene and can make your photo more dynamic.
Do you love architecture? Share your photos of buildings that you find unique in their design, and tell everyone in the comments: What can other Local Guides do to help you learn more about architecture?
10-01-2018 11:31 AM
Great tips!
I've worked for some architecture firms, mainly for interiors, and I love to add moving people in the frame.
Another great tip is to use ND filters (Neutral density) to use more time (up to hours); this will wipe out moving people and cars from the frame, that will become phantoms.
One thing I've noticed is that architects don't like 360, because leave the watcher free to choose the view angle; they want to show the place with a specific view angle.
10-01-2018
11:44 AM
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10-01-2018 02:03 PM
Some amazing tips here - I'm always looking for the lines and angles but I've never thought to use the grid in my app. I usually try to use my vision to tell whether its level but it makes much more sense to use the guiding grid if I'm not trying to shoot something too quickly. Thanks, @Christina-NYC!
10-01-2018 10:29 PM
Thank you christina for the information.
10-02-2018 01:41 AM
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10-02-2018 06:01 AM
@Christina-NYC This is a photo I took.
10-02-2018 06:31 AM
Thanks @Christina-NYC for the awesome tips! For 360 photos, remember to pick your vantage point with the most strategic view of the architecture. For the Roman ruins in Baalbek, Lebanon the best place is where you can see examples of the architecture at any angle in the image. This temple of Bacchus offered a great view all the way around.
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