How to shoot architectural photography and what skills are there?

Compared with other photography fields, architectural photography provides a huge advantage, because your subject will stay in one place and it is easier to find the theme. To capture striking architectural photography, a lot of photography practice attempts are needed.

Here are some tips to help you take striking architectural photos:

1, Night Photography You can create the architectural image you are interested in by shooting the exterior of the city at night.

Shooting buildings at night instead of during the day can change the image through different light, providing a unique perspective. Although sunlight can provide shadows and interesting light angles during the day, you will find that buildings and street lamps at night can make the image brighter by contrasting with the bright colors in the sky.

One way to take eye-catching photos is to start shooting at dusk, and there is still a little light when the sky starts to get a little dark. At this time of the day (blue time), the strong blue tone balances the lighting in the building well.

Because the light is very low at night, I suggest you test different exposures, find the best settings, and make a composition.

2. Many photos of modern architecture provide visual enjoyment of form and flowing energy. However, how to capture the inherent quality of architecture in a picture?

Sometimes, you can't photograph the whole building, either because you don't stand far enough and there are no obstacles, or because it's dangerous to stand on a busy street. Instead, approach the building and capture some details of it.

You can also shoot in a wide-angle setting to capture abstract scenery and provide a sense of space.

3. Urban Landmarks When shooting important architectural landmarks, we tend to shoot them in a certain way that we have shot before. There is nothing wrong with capturing this familiar and universal view. But I prefer to shoot iconic monuments in this way, because there is usually only a limited uninterrupted view.

It is also a good idea to try to find another view of the icon, perhaps including other buildings or themes.

4. The world of world landmark buildings is very big, and there are a lot of remarkable world landmark buildings. The Taj Mahal in India is a magnificent architectural model, which is amazing from any angle. When you shoot a world landmark like the Taj Mahal, I suggest you choose the largest picture size setting and the best image quality for your camera to ensure the best image is captured.

If possible, shoot landmarks at different times of the day. Changing the light can be used to form an interesting composition. Shoot in broad daylight, capture vibrant colors, strong shadows and clouds, and then create a more atmospheric image to shoot the iconic sunset.

5. Bridge Architecture and Bridge "Life" Bridges around the world are the hubs of daily life and transportation. Whether it is new or old, whether it is built of stone or metal, bridges are full of photographic potential.

To create an influential image, first consider what to shoot. Photographing bridges and cities shows more background and distance, while photographing the inherent parts of the structure, such as girders and cables, defines the details of the bridge.

Another aspect that needs to be considered is the "life" conveyed by the bridge, such as the movement of pedestrians and vehicles. You can capture pedestrian and car traffic through the bridge to better understand the building and location.