Architectural Photography Course
Course Info
In our Masterclass for Architectural Photography, you will learn everything to plan, photograph and post-process different kinds of architectural photo compositions. We will not only cover the “classic”, more documentary, style but also discover the genre in more abstract and artistic ways.
You will learn possibilities and means of composition, technical aspects for settings and gear and the influence of the right viewpoint, all with a specific focus on architectural photography. As a basis, we will teach you not only the understanding of the „tools“ like camera and lenses but also the theoretical understanding of topics like geometry, perspective, and distortion.
We will show you how and where to find inspiration for architectural photography and how to plan for your photographs to get the most out of your shots. In order to do that, we analyze the buildings and study the influence of weather, daytime and sun position on the appeal of the final photograph.
After the theory block, we will get hands-on experience to make sure you can use what you’ve learned. We will, therefore, visit different buildings and photograph them. Of course, we will help you out with finding compositions as well as with any technical questions you might have during the shooting.
For the post-processing, we will give advice and share our tips and tricks. However we strongly recommend our Lightroom and Photoshop courses as a follow up. After the editing session, we will end the day with a presentation of the pictures you took and have a short image critique.
Course Outline
What is included in the architectural photography course?
- Intense teaching and input during the entire workshop by our instructor
- Presentation and detailed material of the course after the workshop to recap
- Snacks and drinks during the theory and post-processing sessions
- Tickets for public transport during the workshop
What is not included?
- Gear: please bring your own equipment for the workshop. (Broke your camera or don’t own a wide-angle lens? Get in touch with us and we will try to help out as much as we can)
- Lunch and supplies during the photo sessions
What should I bring?
Architectural photography is not rocket science; however, we assume that you are already able to operate your camera well and have basic knowledge about photography. The manual mode or the bulb function should not make you shiver. If you don’t feel comfortable with your camera settings, we strongly recommend taking one of our beginners courses first.
You don’t need any special equipment or pro-gear for the architectural photography course, but there are a few things you should bring:
- A camera with interchangeable lenses (DSLR, mirrorless—any camera that allows for manual settings and interchangeable lenses)
- At least one lens in the wide-angle and mid telephoto range (focal length up to 85mm), just bring all the lenses you have, we will surely find an interesting composition even with your 400mm telephoto lens
- A tripod will help with precise composition and allow longer exposures
- Optional: filters, e.g. polarization (C-Pol) or neutral density (ND) filters for more options
- Optional: a tilt-shift lens (e.g., 24mm or 17mm) will open up additional freedom in finding compositions. These can be expensive to buy, so check rental options at Visuals and Graphicart.
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Swiss Photo Club is one of the most highly rated photography schools in Europe, with an impressive average rating of 4.95 out of 5 from our students. We offer both short-term and long-term photography education, designed to suit all levels and learning goals. Our standardized curriculum ensures consistency across all our classes and instructors, and is updated annually to stay aligned with the latest trends and techniques. Upon completion of any course, participants receive a certificate recognizing their achievement and progress.
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