Photography encompasses so many genres, and architectural photography is one of them. Architectural photography is usually described as the form of photography that makes use of buildings and other structures as subjects. It entails shooting building exteriors and interiors, as well as bridges, other structures, and cityscapes.
There are usually two types of architectural photography:
Exterior Architectural Photography: One aspect of architectural photography is that it takes advantage of daylight or good light sources like the moonlight, ambient light from street lights, and exterior lights on buildings.
However, an architectural photographer prefers shooting scenes that depict good landscaping around a building. They usually blend a structure’s aesthetics with its environment- capturing the environment in its natural form using lines and curves.
Interior Architectural Photography is also called indoor photography in which light from open windows serves as a light source although, there’s always the need for supplemental lighting that will bring out the aesthetics. The photographer determines the situation by adjusting the lighting to suit his aim. Space is an important element in interior architectural photography. The photographer is able to control the direction of light and shoots at a wide-angle that captures the entire space.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Camera: Use a DSLR that best suits your objective. It is important that the camera is of a high resolution and makes use of a wide-angle lens like an 18-55 mm lens to get a better result.
Flashlight: You will need an additional light that will help you add more feel and brightness to your shots.
Tripod: For more flexibility, the tripod will help you against the shaking and tilting of the camera.
