Architectural photography is an important tool for studying built architecture and documenting students own projects.
Basics Architectural Photography provides a practically based explanation of the key technical aspects of photography, image analysis and photo editing, and includes helpful tips on how to take and process photographs.
Topics:
- Photographic concepts (focal length, image circle, angle of view, depth of focus, exposure time, contrast range, etc.)
- Equipment (camera, lens, tripod, light meter, etc.)
- Photographing architecture (perspectives, architectural models, etc.)
- Stylistic devices in architectural photography
- Exterior shots
- Interior shots
- Image editing, scanning, image correction
Table of Content
Foreword.- Introduction.- Basics of Architectural Photography.- Photographic Concepts.- Stylistic Devices in Architectural Photography.- Introduction to Lighting and Exposure.- Equipment.- Types of Cameras.- Lenses.- Tripod.- Other Equipment.- Exterior Shots.- Choosing a Location.- Points of View – Spatial Impact.- Choosing Cameras and Lenses.- Lighting Situations.- Reflections.- Interior Shots.- Choosing a Location.- Spatial Impact.- Lighting Situations.- Architectural Models.- Point of View.- Spatial Impact.- Choosing Cameras and Lenses.- Exposure and Lighting.- Choosing a Contrast Range.- Image Editing.- Proper Scanning.- Image Errors with Digital Cameras.- Image Correction.- Appendix.
About the author
Michael Heinrich, Dipl.-Ing., arbeitet als freier Architekturfotograf in München und gibt Seminare für Architekturstudenten.