Architectural Photography – Perspectives and Angles

Architectural photography can be both rewarding and difficult photographic pursuits. The challenge lies in capturing its splendor while telling a compelling narrative and drawing attention to architectural details you wish to feature, all with pleasing results for both viewer and subject alike.

To achieve this, there are various angles, perspectives and vantage points you can utilize to produce striking photos. For instance, taking front elevation shots, side shots or dutch tilt shots all offer unique perspectives of buildings.

An expansive lens can add depth and dimension to your image, yet be mindful of potential perspective distortion when shooting architecture with such lenses – this could cause vertical lines to appear to converge – which can then be corrected post-production using software like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop.

Lighting is another critical element in architectural photography. Natural light is often the preferred source, as it highlights details without casting harsh shadows over images. But artificial lighting may sometimes be necessary to highlight key features or add atmosphere.

Final considerations when setting up a shoot include considering its location and ensuring you have all necessary permissions to photograph any building or structure, such as entering private properties legally. Furthermore, copyright issues need to be respected when shooting images of cultural or religious buildings.