Artistic Architectural Photography: Form, Color, and Space

Artistic Architectural Photography: Form, Color, and Space

“We have now come to the end of the course. I want to thank you for your time and hope I was able to share my passion for architectural photography with you. Most of all, I hope you had fun! Now it's time for you to create and present your own urban photo series. I have summarized the most important steps as generally as possible. Find a location Walk around the city with your eyes wide open to find interesting corners to photograph. Don't just look at landmarks or special buildings - often ordinary buildings and residential areas offer exciting and unexpected elements and perspectives. Alternatively, you can research a place that interests you beforehand. In any case, visit your selected location at different times of the day and observe how it changes. Search for a model To create a visual connection between people and buildings, find a model for your photo shoot (you can of course ask your family and friends about it first). Keep in mind that this is not a portrait, but rather the inclusion of the people in the composition. Photograph the subject Before you start taking photos, first observe the area and assess the lighting conditions, interesting corners and possible disruptive factors. Shoot from the big to the small: first from a distance and then details, shadow plays, textures and interesting compositions. Think about where and how the model could enhance the scenery and express stronger emotions, and above all, try different perspectives!

Make an image selection Look carefully at the resulting pictures and make your selection. Consider sharpness, exposure, composition and purpose (what the photos were taken for). Edit the images When editing images, think about how you can optimize your images and work out the motif. Remember that architectural photography is all about making motifs appear graphic through cropping and perspective corrections. Also make the necessary adjustments to color contrasts and lighting moods. I would also like to remind you that you should give free rein to your own inspiration: give your work an individual touch to develop a personal style. Once you are happy with the result, I would be very happy to see your finished photo series. Simply click on "Create your project". Don't forget to upload photos of your workflow, including before and after images of your photo editing, along with a brief description. The forum also gives you the opportunity to exchange ideas with other course participants and find more inspiration. Of course I will be there too and give you feedback and tips as often as possible. I'm looking forward to seeing your project. Until then, I wish you a lot of fun! ”

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“final project We're at the end of the course. I hope you enjoyed it and had a lot of fun. Remember that photography takes a lot of practice and patience. The more you photograph, the faster you learn. Now a few more general tips. Don't be put off by too much technology at first, but go through the world with open eyes and see what perspectives you discover around you. It's not the camera that takes the picture, it's the photographer. Graphic vision means that you capture your surroundings in colors, shapes and patterns and have a composition in mind even before you shoot your picture. seek ...”

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Course summary for: Artistic Architectural Photography: Form, Color, and Space

• Level: Beginner
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• 1748 students
• 5 units
• 14 lessons (2h 27m)
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• Category

  Photography & Video

• Areas

  Architectural Photography, Digital Photography, Mobile Photography, Outdoor Photography, Photo Retouching, Photographic Composition