Architectural Photography: Storytelling for Spaces
A course by Bruto Studio, Photography, Architecture, and Design Studio
Learn how to create a visual narrative using photography as a storytelling tool to show the unique essence of a space through your images
An atypical material, an original structure, an intriguing light... Every space has its own architectural identity. Whether it's a house, a business, or a museum, photography is able to immortalize this essence to convey a fascinating tale with the power to transport you there instantly.
In this online course, the photographers from Bruto studio teach you how to tell the story behind an architectural space. For your final project, create a photoreport of the place of your choice, consisting of a photographic series and a presentation of the result. Showcase your favorite places through lights, angles, and retouching!
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 34 downloads
What's included in this course?
Start the course by meeting Cecilia and Matías. They tell you a little more about their interests, professional background, and the different skills that allowed them to create Bruto studio.
Discover some of the basic concepts of photography. Cecilia and Matías show you how light and composition work, with a focus on the rule of thirds. They also teach you about the equipment—whether it's an analog camera, a digital camera, or a smartphone.With this theoretical knowledge in mind, and having analyzed the architectural space of your choice, look for the best way to build a photographic narrative. Define the technical details of the shoot, then get to work on taking your photos!
Next, download all the images to your computer before making your selection in Adobe Bridge and editing them in Photoshop. To wrap things up, create a presentation with your photos in InDesign. Share your creations on social media and capture the attention of all your followers with a stunning visual narrative.
- 100% positive reviews (23)
- 891 students
- 16 lessons (2h 41m)
- 34 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe Bridge
Adobe InDesign
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a photo series of the space of your choice as well as a visual presentation of the result.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in creating images, either to explore the possibilities of a space or to present, rent, or sell it.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any previous experience to take this course.
As for materials, you need an analog camera, a digital camera, or a smartphone. You also need to have access to the Adobe Bridge and Photoshop software. Basic knowledge of Procreate is essential for this course.
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Bruto Studio
A course by Bruto Studio
Bruto is an Argentine image studio run by Cecilia Espinosa and Matías Mansilla. They produce photographs and videos, in addition to having an editorial design branch. They blur the lines of architecture, photography, and design with the aim of creating bridges between the fields, always looking for a distinctive edge to their projects.
The studio has worked for many clients such as advertising agencies, architectural firms like Pinto Da Mota Falcon and Estudio TAG, and festivals like OpenHouse Buenos Aires. They also published their own book on Argentine Brutalism.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The photograph
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Basic notions of photography
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Light and its characteristics
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Composition and formats
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Equipment and lenses
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U3
Construction of the story
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First approach to space
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Types of photography 1
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Types of Photography 2
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Story structure
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The photo session
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U4
Developed and delivered
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Selection and nomenclature 1
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Selection and nomenclature 2
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Developing and editing
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The presentation of the photographs
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Networks: telling a visual story
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FP
Final project
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Architectural Photography: Storytelling for Spaces
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FAQs
You’ll master professional techniques to document architectural spaces—from capturing and composing shots, managing light, to editing, visual storytelling, and presenting projects in print and digital formats—perfect for boosting your portfolio and professional presence.
This course is designed for people with intermediate photography skills who want to specialize in architecture and renovations. You don’t need to be an expert, but familiarity with basic photography concepts and camera handling is recommended.
You’ll need a DSLR or mirrorless camera, interchangeable lenses (wide-angle recommended), a tripod, a computer for editing, and software like Adobe Bridge and Lightroom. Access to architectural spaces for practice is also suggested.
The course teaches you how to plan, capture, and edit images that tell the story of renovations, using composition, light control, and editing techniques to create a consistent, professional visual record.
Yes, you’ll learn how to edit, select, and organize your images, as well as how to design and layout photo books to professionally showcase your projects in print and digital formats.
The course includes strategies to optimize, group, and sequence images, adapt them for different formats, and build a cohesive visual identity for sharing on Instagram and other social media.
Yes, it covers handling natural and artificial light, color temperature, white balance, using filters, and techniques to highlight textures and create mood in interior spaces.
Adobe Bridge
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Tomé el curso “Fotografía arquitectónica: cuenta la historia de un espacio” de Bruto Studio y está buenísimo. Te explican fácil cómo usar luz y ángulos para contar la historia de cada lugar. El proyecto final (fotorreportaje) hace que pases de fotos sueltas a una serie con sentido. Me faltó un poquito más de edición, pero igual es súper recomendable
Excelente curso. Me encanta como explican!
Buen curso, con explicaciones claras!
Just what I was looking for!
Really like these kinds of editing and decision-making insight courses, especially when like this there are so many generous included layers of context added