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:
*Mavic Pro by DJI:
DSLR CAMERA:
* Canon 6DMKII
* Canon 80D:
LENSES:
* Canon 24mm f2.8 Lens:
* Canon 40mm f2.8 Lens:
* Canon 10 – 18mm f4.5 – 5.6 IS Lens:
* Canon 24-70mm f2.8L Lens:
* Canon 16-35mm f4L IS Lens:
MUSIC I USE:
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AUDIO:
* Rode VideoMic Pro (hotshoe mtd.):
* ATR-2100 USB (dynamic mic):
ARCHITECTURE GEAR:
* Copic Markers:
* Prismacolor Markers:
* Timelapse Camera:
* AutoCAD LT:
* SketchUp PRO:
* HP T120 Plotter:
* Adobe CC Photography (Photoshop/Lightroom) Plan:
CAD DRAWING TEMPLATE:
* Download here:
STARTUP TOOLKIT:
* Architect + Entrepreneur Startup Toolkit:
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Please watch: “Architectural IDEAS (Thesis, Inspiration + Precedent)”
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Links to all the gear can be found here: http://thirtybyforty.com/amazon-influencer/
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!
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.
Really enjoy watching your films, they are so well made and this information is excellent. I know how much work goes into making these. I am not an architect, but my daughter is and she said on first seeing one of you films, "I wish this had been available when I was studying".
Your videos are so helpful ! I use a canon 80D and for the moment I have a canon 18-135mm and a sigma 35mm
Don’t laugh but I‘m using a Nikon D5300. As a hobby photographer this is what I can handle and afford.
What kind of app in your phone do you have to edit photos?
Just fyi. Phones do have a variable focal length. If they didn't, you wouldn't be able to zoom.
Right now I'm using a Panasonic G85 for my videos and photography. I like the 4K, the colour, and the price. It's a very easy and fun camera to use. But, I like your Canon 6D MII for the image quality and rock solid autofocus. So an upgrade is in my future. Thanks for the great work! I really enjoy your channel.
Just came across this. Thank you for making this video! I am by no means a professional photographer but I am a hobbyist. I photograph for a couple stand up comedy shows but personally love architectural photography and am laughing at all the mistakes I've been making that you address in your video. Shooting on a Sony A7iii. Definitely going to watch more of your videos (and have subscribed)
Very, very good. I am a professional architectural photographer. Dead on advice and great presentation.
Hello buddy, texting from Egypt! I own a Canon 6D, 50mm f1.4, 70-200 f2.8L USM, speedlites, lighting gear, and tripods. Meanwhile during my photo shoot I use in addition, 5D iii, 60D, 16-35 f2.8L.
Before I go, thanks for the video, its good.
Currently using a Sony A6000 with stock lens kit. It's been great but after traveling for 3 months I find I now need to buy some better lenses… lower aperture and also a wider lens. I did borrow a telephoto lens for a bit which was really fun… using it to focus in and crop an image in real time. However, the aperture was terrible on it so only good in broad daylight!
Nice Work !
Great tips beautifully put together
Thanks
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!
AMAZING
Great job. Excellent presentation style and beautifully produced video.
Using a Nikon d3300. Thinking about changing at one point but don’t know what brand or what kind of camera
I’m using a Nikon D500 but want to upgrade to full frame, D810 is an option but ultimately I’d like to get a 4×5 field camera with a digital back.
This video was amazing. I DONT KNOW WHY but i love to focus soemthins in plants, trees.
Hi Eric, cool video! Which tripod head and camera tray do you use for your photography gear setup?
Great video, keep it up 🙂
6d canon 17mm tse
Excellent video! I like how you cover the fundamentals of architecture photography with simplicity and stylistic presentation. I still love my Nikon D7100 with Tokina 11-20 2.8 (usually in the 14-20 range) and also use a Nikon 35mm 1.8 prime for detail shots.
thanks for your tips…….i like them. we can´t separate arquitecture to thephotografhy
If you want to improve the quality of your photo's the time of day is important. Early morning of in the evening. There are apps that show you the right light and direction of the light.
You can even use that app for information as you are creating a building, were is the sun coming up.
The camera i use is the Pentax KP, with a 18-135mm lens.
Photography is a hobby and if you want to see how i see the world visit my site, http://www.mroubos.com
Love your videos! Very helpful!
I use the Sony A6000. It is really quite good for beginners.
Many thanks from Bonn Germany
Hey mate, I use a 5D Mark 4, got a 24-70 2.8 II IS and aiming at purchasing a 16-35 as well. Looking to get into real estate and architecture photography as well 🙂 Thanks for the tips!