Friday, March 30, 2018

Tips For Interior Architectural Design Photography

By Susan Rogers


The field of photography is wide and entails many things. Every field of photography has its requirements and procedures. Taking a photo for professional purposes require several skills and considerations. The field of architectural design photography also has its techniques especially if it interior architectural design photography. Below are some of the things to consider when doing this type of camerawork.

When taking a photo of the large area in a building, it will be of benefit if you will stand at the corner. Standing at the corner will give you the widest perspective. This will allow you to capture a wide area and it will give you more details of what you need. However, you need to change positions and take photos from different corners to come up with the best snapshot.

The type and intensity of light have a significant role in the quality of the photo shot. The light should be of proper intensity, not too bright or too dim. Taking photos under the normal sunlight is good. The windows and doors should be open to allow enough light into the building. However, when an ordinary light is not available, artificial lighting can be used, however with consideration.

The arrangement of the place will determine the quality of the photograph. Items should be arranged in an orderly manner; those, which are not needed, should be moved away while those needed be added. This will allow the camera to capture every item in focus. It helps in avoiding some items from being blocked from view. Organization of the place is crucial in minimizing the size of the area under capture.

To enable the capturing of professional and clear looking photographs, the camera needs to be mounted on a tripod stand. The tripod makes the camera steady and prevents unintended shaking which leads to blurring photographs. Holding the camera by hand has a disadvantage due to the constant shaking which jeopardizes the quality of the snapshots.

When targeting something that is at the ground level or lower level, you should shoot from a high position. The elevated position gives a wider angle of view and enables capturing a large area. The camera should focus well on the target area. You should ensure that the camera is steady and the area brought into view.

Having all the tips in mind but not having the right equipment will not give the best results. It is crucial to have the right gear in order to do a perfect job. Architectural photography requires a wide-angle lens, which will give you the ability to fit the entire frame into one shot. A camera with the ability to capture a panoramic view is of added advantage. Besides, one should have the right software such as Hugin or PTgui, used to stitch panoramic shots together.

A good photograph is essential in the architectural analysis process. To capture the ideal photograph, several essential things need to consider, as discussed above. This will make the process of photographing easy and enjoyable and enables the capturing of standard snapshots that will fit the purpose. It is vital to research wide on different articles and consult with several experts in the field of photography to be knowledgeable.




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