Cityscape Photography: Shape and Perspective

Cityscapes have the power to tell stories about their buildings’ past, present, and future. Andrew Moore is an award-winning photographer who specializes in bringing these architectural narratives to light through his camera lens. He has published eight photography books, displayed his work in museums around the globe, and collaborated with publications like National Geographic, The New York Times, and The New Yorker.

In this online course, Andrew teaches you the art of cityscape photography. Explore composition, perspective, color, and light to capture urban scenes that are deeply infused with your own point of view. Reframe the way you approach the camera to tell compelling stories about architectural spaces.

Meet your teacher for the course, Andrew Moore. Hear about his creative journey to becoming a photographer, from an attic darkroom to international exhibitions, and discover the influences that have shaped his style.
Dive in by exploring architectural forms as metaphors through the works of several artists. Andrew then teaches you about composition, shape making, and the relationship between color and light. He also discusses visual narratives and what he calls the “Third Thing.”
Next, go over the equipment you need and how to prepare for your shoot. Once you’ve decided on a location, learn how to capture a compelling image on site.
Select your best images and edit them in Photoshop. To wrap up, Andrew guides you through his printing process and shares some expert tips on building a body of work.

Shoot and edit a cityscape or urban scene and prepare the file for large-format printing.

Photographers and anyone who wants to learn how to capture urban settings with an artistic vision.

Basic knowledge of photography and Photoshop are recommended.

As for materials, you need a full-frame digital camera, a range of lenses including a wide-angle lens, a cable release, and tripod, as well as a computer with access to Photoshop.