Whether you’re a hobbyist or professional, shooting architecture takes skill and knowledge. With our architecture photography tips, you’ll learn both.
Photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography recently shared a transformative idea on how to enhance the impact of architectural photographs using an underutilized concept in photography: Negative Space. The role of negative space in photography often remains overshadowed by the main subject or structure. However, in his recent video, Pickett profoundly demonstrated how negative […]
The profound impact that a human presence can bring to architectural photography is often overlooked. By placing the emphasis on a solitary figure within a vast structure, photographers can breathe life into an otherwise static setting. Clifford Pickett, an established photographer from the Urban iPhone Photography Course, highlighted this unique concept in a recent video […]
In a recent, enlightening video, photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography delves into the intricacies of architectural photography. Exploring the immense significance of patterns and their interruption, he opens up a new perspective for photographers aiming to capture the majestic beauty of architecture: In the realm of architectural photography, patterns play a vital role. […]
Urban photographer Clifford Pickett has taken us on a visual journey to The Oculus in New York City in this recent video, delving into the art of symmetry in architectural photography. Pickett’s insights on this powerful compositional technique shed light on how photographers can take stunning photos by observing and manipulating symmetry. Here are the […]
Abandoned buildings can be a great source of images that portray broken emotional connection and also the power of time. However, there is a certain level of preparation and precautionary measures to take into consideration. Photographer James Kerwin with COOPH presents 11 useful tips and tricks to photograph abandoned buildings in the following video: Before starting […]
Rainy days are generally best enjoyed indoors with a cup of hot chocolate – unless you’re a photographer, that is! Crowds dissipate, allowing alternate scenes and faces of a city or the countryside to surface. In this particular snapshot, NY local and cityscape photographer Kean Burke took the opportunity to capture the impressive Empire State […]
Architecture photography involves taking images of buildings and cityscapes from the outside as well as the inside. While this genre of photography may require specialized equipment in some cases, the basic principles are the same. COOPH shares seven effective tips to perfect your architecture photography: 1. Compose with Solid Lines The trick is to look […]
Buildings and structures are more than just the materials of which they are made. They serve a purpose, whether industrial, ornamental, or pedestrian. Frankly, they are great subjects to photograph. Iconic structures can be a monument to an important event or even become a landmark and symbol of an entire city or country like the […]
Here is an architectural shot of something that you don’t see very often: the Chand Baori located in Rajasthan, India. Chand Baori is one of the oldest stepwells in the world, as it dates back to between 800-900 AD. While the stepwell is no longer in use as a means of water procurement, it is kept […]
The market for skilled real estate photographers is expanding rapidy. In this age of Airbnb and sellers bypassing agents, everyone is looking for a photographer to make their online listings look better. Business is rebounding in commercial and residential construction. Home builders, property managers, construction companies, hospitals, retirement communities, manufacturing facilities, magazines, and corporations all have a use for […]
