Architectural Photography

Architectural photography is the photography of buildings and similar structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and accurate representations of their subjects. These photos can be interior or exterior. Some of the fields leading photographers include Roger Fenton, Francis Frith and Ezra Stoller. Controlled perspective is a required skill in this field, of which I am learning in Project 2 (Panorama). Emphasis on vertical and horizontal lines are key in giving the photograph direction. When you think architectural photography, most people would assume the person would take shots of iconic buildings such as the eiffel tower or the or of the Sydney bridge. Although the most interesting shots I have seen are those of average buildings that express unique character or aethetics, such as the image below.