Whether classical or contemporary, architectural photography can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Be sensitive to the direction of light as this can increase contrast, shadows, textures and reflections. A fish eye or wide-angle lens is ideal because it enables photographers to frame the entire building within an environment. White balance can be difficult in an interior setting, especially in artificial lighting; so compensate using a white balance menu or by taking a reading from grey card. The sun going down offers an opportunity to capture a new form architectural photograph. To shoot a structure such as a silhouette during sunset, position the architecture between yourself and the sun. Reflections can add an extra dimension and can create a canvas on which a building can be playfully distorted.
Beno Saradzic also won 2nd place at 3rd Annual Spaces of Light Photography Competition 2013
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PHOTOGRAPHER: Beno Saradzic
PLACE: Corniche Road
TITLE: Etihad Towers
LOCATION: Abu Dhabi
SETTING: Shutter Priority Mode
PURPOSE OF THE SHOT: “A dramatic aerial view of the newly completed tower shot for the project owner”
CAMERA MODEL: Canon 5D Mk2
F-STOP/APERTURE: f/4
ISO: 800
SHUTTER SPEED: 1/800 sec
TIP: Architectural photography at its best can convey the experience of being in and around a built environment.
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PHOTOGRAPHER: Beno Saradzic
PLACE: Zighy Bay, Oman
TITLE: Luxury Villa
LOCATION: Six Senses Zighy Bay
SETTING: Manual Mode
PURPOSE OF THE SHOT: “Exterior night time view of the villa and its private swimming pool”
CAMERA MODEL: Canon 5D Mk2
F-STOP/APERTURE: f/8
ISO: 100
SHUTTER SPEED: 30 sec
TIP: In general, the older the structure, the more environmental context is required.
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PHOTOGRAPHER: Beno Saradzic
PLACE: Slovenia, Ljubljana
TITLE: Slovenian National Theatre and Ballet
LOCATION: Ljubljana
SETTING: Manual Mode
PURPOSE OF THE SHOT: “Exterior view of the opera’s main entrance elevation”
CAMERA MODEL: Canon 5D Mk2
F-STOP/APERTURE: f/11
ISO: 100
SHUTTER SPEED: 30 sec
TIP: Using your hands or your mind, crop the preceding images and see if they still work.
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By Shahid Saeed
