Photography

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Architectural Photography

Architectural photography comprises the emphasis of capturing photographs of buildings and similar architectural structures. In this technical skills lesson, you will learn the basics of architectural photography to help you get the right shots.

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Equipment

  • iPhone set to wide angle or ...
  • DSLR camera
  • Wide angle lenses
  • Macro lens

Architectural photography tutorial with Peter McKinnon and 30X40 Design Workshop

Tips & tricks

  • Have a look from different perspectives. Move around, whether you go across the street to look at a building, you go right up to it, or you go inside, just keep viewing it from different perspectives to get the best shot
  • Don't limit yourself to just wide angle lenses. Macro lenses can also be interesting if you are looking at the hidden details of buildings
  • Have fun. As you explore architecture through photography, you discover amazing moments with how man-made structures interact with the natural environment around us

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Photographing Objects

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