The Edipresse building (a media company) in Lausanne. Built in 1960-1964, architects: Pierre Bussat, Jean-Marc Lamunière. (source: City of Lausanne website). This picture and the following were taken mere hours after I splurged for my first wide-angle lens (a Sigma 10-20). I still have much to learn, obviously. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
There are many methods and techniques for interior and exterior home photography clicking. So we can have some simple tips to help you improve your architectural photography.
Light
Light increases. Shadow, texture, contrast and reflection contrast more levels can also cause exposure image of a scene, the photographer can easily solve this by simply using the exposure compensation. Another method that can be done is to bracket shots with different exposures and then combine them into one program.
Lens
A wide angle lens or fish eye is perfect for this kind of photography because they get in the frame. Photographer Complete Building But sometimes the glass will not be able to make the scene, then you need a panoramic format.
Exterior and interior
Photography architecture is not limited to the front part of the building. It would be difficult to set its white balance. In Recording difficult to take in an old building, if there is a small door and a window, which is actually no natural light. On So try to use a tripod and you can also use the ND filter to avoid when shooting in daylight. Highlights You can also use artificial light as diffused flash.
Silhouette
If you want a silhouette at sunset, not the architecture between the sun and shoot himself. Also ensure that the flash is turned off. Night view of the atmosphere and can be dramatic, but do not forget to click on them when only one color and the other lights in the sky, as it will help to add to the decor and lighting detail. The use of long exposures tone and wide opening.
In all weather conditions
Like a good picture can be clicked in all weather conditions. In other forms of photography, Revised and shoot buildings in different weather conditions, can really help to make the photographer. A good portfolio shots
Reflection
It helps to add. Architectural drawings Use an extra dimension to your photos as this to create, where buildings easily handle will make it possible. Many a photographer on canvas reflective surface there, you do not really need to practice. For example. Water window, wet roads, modern art, rivers and lakes are also not graphic and aesthetic, so we have to play with the lines, shadows and light.
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