‘Architectural Photography’ by
Adrian Schulz, gives the reader a comprehensive understanding of architectural
photography. The chapters detail architectural photography’s history, along
with the genres functions and a guide on how to shoot architectural
photography. The book discusses photographic equipment and their impact on the
different types of architectural photos they can create, as well as handy and
creative tips and tricks to this particular genre of photography. The chapter relating to focal length, zoom and
the camera standpoint, was a useful extract of knowledge. It is an aspect of my shooting that I will
have to consider greatly, because it will ultimately affect the aesthetic that
I am hoping to create in my final project.
Schulz explains how shadows and reflections are an
integral part to architectural photography to consider, they can have positive
or negative affects. These components to the photographic genre depend on the
weather and the sun, depending on the time of day you decide to shoot. All
these techniques and advices mentioned in the book will assist me to execute my
final folio project that involves architectural photography.
“The needs and desires of photography and architects
unavoidably collide in the world of architectural photography. Although both
professions qualify as arts, architects and photographers tend to see things
differently.”
Schulz describes the relationship between architecture and photography and how both art forms interconnect. It draws on the similarities and differences of architecture and photography.
Sources:
Schulz, A. (2012) “Architectural
Photography”, RMIT
Library, Book.
The propensity for shadows and light direction to affect architectural images surely also is relevant to every single image ever conceived. I can understand his point with reference to structures and architecture, but I like to remind myself that the literal translation of the word photography is to 'write with the light'. Light is integral and so changeable to the outcome of any image. I realise he is not speaking exclusively of architectural photography in this respect, but I think it may be the most important thing to extract from Schulz's technical writings. Lighting is all we must have. Without it, there is no photography.
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