How to Photograph Architecture

Leo Lintang — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:44:18 +0000

Architecture has been a popular choice for photographers of all kinds to photograph. There are fine details that need to be looked at in order to make the building or landscape look just right. Take your time, be patient and most importantly know what you want the photograph to look like.

Instructions :

Step 1 :Find your subject. Take notice of buildings and structures around you will more than likely become your favorite subjects.

Step 2 urchase a camera lens that can give you a long range focus. Use this lens when taking photos of buildings.

Step 3 :Move back from the structure you are attempting to photograph and take it from a distance.

Step 4 ay attention to the shadows as you are photographing the structures. Depending on what you are attempting to capture in the photo you may want more or less shadows.

Step 5 :Be aware of what the weather is supposed to do on the day that you are to photograph your subject.

Step 6 ay attention to the details. Add items into your photo such as the fence that is around it, the swimming pool in the backyard. Anything that will give a dramatic, artsy look to your photograph.

Step 7 hotograph a staircase by itself. It can have a very dramatic effect on your photography. Take pictures of just doors or windows, bridges or narrow streets. These are often not looked at as architecture but can be easily included in that category.

Step 8 :Wait until nightfall to photograph your favorite subject.

Step 9 lace emphasis on the point in your photograph where you want the viewer’s eye to be automatically drawn.

Picture taken at Great Wall, China

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How to Photograph Architecture