- When taking architectural photography of a space you are taking indirect portraits
- Can be both formal and informal
- Architectural photography and landscapes have a lot in common
Looking Back
- Popular subject because film was slow and buildings are stationary
- Charles Negre was the first to focus entirely on the medium
- Fred Evans was on of the greatest architectural photographers of all time
Photographing the Built Enviorment
- Think artistically
- Use line to lead the viewer's eye
- Consider the buildings surroundings and how that affects the shot
- Pattern strengthens images
- The sharper the better
- Low f stops and ISO
- Black and whites emphasizes value while color emphasizes color and setting
- Use different filters for different lighting
- Use wide angle lenses
The Big View
- Wide angle and overall view
- Be careful of perspective distortion
- Position yourself on the side to get a 3D look
- Shadows can offer cool lines and shapes to your picture
The Detail Shot
- Features individual architectural elements
- Emphasizes the importance of the craftspeople who made them
Interior Shots
- Limited area to place camera
- indirect portrait of peoples presence
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