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Architecture Photography - How to Shoot Architecture

Just the thought of taking pictures of venues, buildings and functions may not seem very exciting, but in this branch of photography there is a whole bunch or subculture of photographers who specialize in it.
There are literary thousands of photographers who specialize in Real Estate photography as well as Venue photography and Urban Decay.
Here are a few tried and tested steps that you need to do to ensure that you capture these places beautifully.
1.
Good subject matter.
If a place is less than inspiring it is really difficult to take a great image and therefore you have to get real creative.
Good subject matter like a beautiful building, hotel or stadium, goes a long way to making your image look great.
2.
Composition and Angles Take a walk around the building, inside and out, before you start taking any images.
You have to look for leading lines, repetition of certain lines or any other interesting feature.
3.
Time of day Early morning of late afternoon is the best time for shooting the exterior of a building.
Low and soft light are very flattering on a building and late afternoon shots can by very dramatic too.
Also, have all the lights switched on inside and outside the building.
It makes the place look alive.
4.
Equipment You need the write camera with all the necessary settings that are important.
You must be in total control of you camera.
You will also need a tripod that can handle tricky terrain.
A Wide-Angle Lens is also very important for this kind of work and also a Cable Release or self timer to avoid camera shake.
5.
Optional equipment ND Graduated filters can be a lifesaver if you are shooting in the early morning.
A Polariser can be very useful when shooting during the daylight hours.
Now you are ready to take great architectural pictures that can sell a home in a flash by enhancing the inside as well as the outside with brilliant images.
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