Composition
- Photographs must form an ordered unity, the main guidelines are: Contrast, Repetition, Balance and Climax
- Asymmetry is generally more interesting than symmetry
- Climax becomes more interesting and powerful as it reaches the corners of the frame
- Spatial depth can be provided by including a close foreground object (preferably dark in tone)
- Avoid cutting a picture in half by a horizon
- Avoid large areas of dullness (grass and gravel)
- Use vertical format for vigour and drama- horizontal for repose- square for bold
The Three Kind of Architectural Photography
Architectural Photographs can be divided into 3 kinds
- The pure record: makes no claim to creativity it conveys us much information about the building as possible
- The illustration: forms both a good record and a pleasing picture at the same time. Careful composition with these is important. The photographer must seek to both flatter the building and the photograph.
- The Picture: This type has no concern with record, it is about creating a beautiful picture with no regard to its architectural composition.
Converging Verticals
- The main method of overcoming this problem s with a wide andle lense with its broad vision and keeping the camera level
- Another way is to take a position high up
- third possibility is to take the shot with camera sloping upwards- bring verticals back to parallel when enlarging
Accessories
- Tripod is essential- it avoids camera shake and also ensures the camera is held level. It should have a universal joint at the head so that the camera can be pointed firmly in any direction.
- A light meter
- A lens hood to cut out any unwanted light and reduce lens flare
De Mare, Eric 1975, Architectural Photography, B.T Batsford Limited, London
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