Architecture Photography Tips

Tips to improve your architectural photography. You'll learn the stylistic and technical fundamentals to help you take better photographs of architecture whether it's your own work, or someone else's. In this video I share with you some of the amateur mistakes I made when I was first starting out so you can avoid them in your work.
Photography is an essential meta skill I think every creative needs in their toolkit, it teaches you about light, composition, texture, color and narrative and it will help you document your surroundings, your design projects and your travels in a more professional style.

The seven tips I discuss are:
1) Keystoning + how to correct it
2) White balance + style
3) Using a tripod + why you need one
4) Lenses: the best ones for architecture
5) Details
6) Light + how to make best use of it
7) Decluttering

See the links below for for the gear I'm using.

// GEAR I USE //

DRONE:

DSLR CAMERA:

LENSES:

MUSIC I USE:

AUDIO:

ARCHITECTURE GEAR:

CAD DRAWING TEMPLATE:

STARTUP TOOLKIT:

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Please watch: "Making a Site Model - The Outpost Project"
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[deltatango]

Probably one of the most overlooked subjects in photography is architectural photography. I shot architectural shots for years w a Sinar 4x5, now I use a Fuji GX680. It has the tilt/shift and rise and fall of a large format camera, so buying a tilt shift lens is pointless really. I shot black and white exclusively (no color work here), which made me lose a lot of business but it also helped me gain a solid repeat customer base. A lot good tips on this video for those who are thinking about taking this on. It's hard work, so be ready to do it but once you get going you won't think too much about it and one more thing and I cannot stress this enough: Enjoy what you do, as it will show up in your product.

[kellumb]

“If you lack professional gear, which you probably do because you’re watching this.” Straight burn 😂😂

[mohsinshaikh]

Hi, I'm an interior designer and visualizer just starting out in architectural photography. I wanted to appreciate your video—it's very helpful! Looking forward to learning more from your channel and applying it to my work. Thank you!

[lungabibi]

I have been watching your videos since 2019 when I started Architecture school way out in South Africa. And I just keep re watching your videos, I am still an amateur but I am planning to start architectural photography and your videos are just amazing as always. Thank you for the content. Keep safe in these stressing times of Covid.

[maninderkaur]

You are what my school could never be. You are goals sir. Love from India. <3

[training]

Wonderfully pratical for an amateur like myself. I have got to shoot my photos with the camera I've got, with the little time I am willing to give to each shot and to select and fix as much as possible in Lightroom. Finally, I show my photos to family in slide shows. I like looking at architecture, but nobody is going to praise me if I spend half a day taking The Perfect Shot.

[nathandavis]

Made the big jump from a 60D to a 5dsR after booking lots of jobs. This required me to upgrade all my glass to Tilt Shifts & L's. My next learning curve is learning 10-bit editing for publications.

[urbanismspinning]

Even after 5 years, this video is still helpful. Thank you 🫶

[megansalt]

I enjoyed the "details" part and the "declutter" part reminded me a lot of Japanese minimalism. Over time, I've found that my gear doesn't make much of a difference, some of my best shots are with inexpensive or out-dated gear. (Nonetheless, I really want the Fuji 16mm f/1.4 for arch.!) NB: I noticed you said that photography has helped you see more objectively, I bet you it's both, photography can help one see both more objectively and subjectively! The camera is, after all, the ultimate subjective view... Thanks for this, a video of a calming personality, colors, and pace.

[signaturedecor]

I own a painting and decorating company and we specialise in architectural builds. This has helped me so much in understanding how to get good quality images to use for my company.

[kaye.]

I'm working on a senior project (for my last year at high school) related to architecture and I just want to say how helpful your channel has been! You're someone I aspire to become one day. :)

[mutchmedia]

Great series - nothing better than a cup of coffee and watching and learning. I am a loving the titling on your video segments. Would you mind sharing the font you use? Please.

[mokeyjim]

Good job. Some of these points I had figured out (at least partially) on my own, but confirmation comforts. Other ideas proved new, interesting, and useful.

[danicampmeeker]

Rebel T4i, and I rented a 15-35mm Tamron for my next gig... nice advice as I, especially, will now document more of the details, as well as the big picture. Thank you!

[isaiahbatts]

I just recently started subscribing to your channel and I really enjoy it. I decided to take an architecture class this last semester and it was one of the best things I've ever done. I found that I really found it interesting and love it. I really appreciate the art of it and just got a camera to start shooting. Thanks for all the tips!

[balkanarchitect]

Just got a Canon 70D with a 24mm pancake lens to get some decent video for my channel, thank you for this, the timing couldn't be better!

[MrTazVman]

I'm visiting London tomorrow for 4 days / 3 nights, so this video is right on time!!

[philmininni]

I am a webmaster for our local photo club. I am posting a link to this video for our March meeting. The subject is going to be on architecture photography. Nice vid!

[VuDu_percent]

Love your channel! Always inspiring and informative! It's very clear you have a passion to share the profession and your knowledge of it in many different aspects. I'm a bit of a late bloomer and will be starting school this fall as an adult student (37 yoa). I look forward to learning more from your prospective and sharing your videos with other friends and students. Thanks!

[timng_]

Thanks for the video man! I'm developing a big interest in photography, especially architecture photography. The tips in this video will definitely come in handy when I start!