Architecture photography Flashcards
What should you look for first?
Look at the hierarchy of the building. What catches the eye?
What should you look for after hierarchy?
Balance. Is the building symmetric or not?
You’re outside. Pay attention to the
Natural environment and lighting
You’re in a foreign country. Pay attention to the
Culture and think why the building look they way it does
Learn about the building’s history to
Learn about the story the architect wanted to communicate
What type of photos can you take?
Documenting or Immersive
Go divergent and take multiple photos
The building could be filmed in different resolutions to capture different things
Pay attention to the following elements to create interesting compositions
CRAP - Contrast, Rhythm or repetition, alignment, and proximity