Architecture

ADFF:Online – Four Architectural Films, Screened over Four Days

ADFF:Online – Four Architectural Films, Screened over Four Days

by Veeral Patel
The Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) is a US-based organization that curates and shows architectural themed films across various events in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have announced a new program, ADFF: Online, which is the live screening of four architectural films across four days (16th to 19th April) with two broadcasts starting at 8pm ET and 8pm PT.
A Look at Le Corbusier’s Chandigarh Capitol Complex

A Look at Le Corbusier’s Chandigarh Capitol Complex

by Veeral Patel
Le Corbusier is one of my favourite 20th century architects not only for his brutalist architecture and how he integrated surrealism into his work as well. Even to this day his work continues to be revered by many Le Corb fans the world over.  One of his most ambitious yet important project was the Chandigarh Capitol Complex project which came to fruition at the request of then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Architect Peter Ruggiero Explains How He Approaches Airport Design

Architect Peter Ruggiero Explains How He Approaches Airport Design

by Mike Kelley
As a professional airport architect, HOK‘s Peter Ruggiero designs airports for a living, and he has been hard at work for years to improve New York’s most notorious, and Joe Biden’s favorite airport, LaGuardia. So what actually goes into optimizing the design of an airport terminal?
A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Creation of $100,000+ Architectural Models

A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Creation of $100,000+ Architectural Models

by Mike Kelley
With over 800 staff working in five offices spanning the globe, RJ Models may be the undisputed leader in architectural model making. Countless major architects from Foster + Partners to Zaha Hadid to Arquitectonica and more have commissioned RJ to create models of their planned architectural projects.
Lightroom’s HDR Merge in Depth

Lightroom’s HDR Merge in Depth

by György Palkó
In my previous article, I admitted to both using Lightroom’s HDR function and showing that it’s a viable solution for professional architectural photography. There are many benefits to post processing with this technique, because what you end up with is still a RAW file, you can play with white balance, shadows and highlights exactly like on a single capture, but with the extended dynamic range offered by a blended HDR file.
Canon 5DS R: Still the Best Camera You Can Buy for Architectural Photography

Canon 5DS R: Still the Best Camera You Can Buy for Architectural Photography

by Usman Dawood
In February 2015, Canon released what I think is the best architectural camera made so far. Almost 5 years on and this camera is a little long in the tooth but in my view still the best camera you can buy for this specific type of photography. I’m aware some of you may want to point out the Sony options or Fujifilm medium format cameras, but, nothing comes close to how good the Canon 5DS R is.
How I Photographed Carla House, One of My Favorite Shoots of 2019

How I Photographed Carla House, One of My Favorite Shoots of 2019

by Mike Kelley
One of my most memorable shoots of 2019 took place at a beautiful location in Beverly Hills, CA. An architectural masterpiece designed by Walker Workshop situated on a ridgetop in the famed Trousdale Estates neighborhood, this house was an absolute stunner and the project had been on my radar for a good 3-4 years before I actually got the chance to photograph it.
How to Use HDR and Get Away With It

How to Use HDR and Get Away With It

by György Palkó
HDR has become a dirty word in professional architectural photography. We’ve all seen the over-processed HDR real estate photos where the colors and tones are off, and everything looks crispy and awful. Don’t get me wrong; tasteful HDR like the work of Trey Ratcliff as an artistic choice, now that can be cool.
Understanding Architecture by Learning From The Pros: Archtober 2019 Kicks Off in NYC

Understanding Architecture by Learning From The Pros: Archtober 2019 Kicks Off in NYC

by Veeral Patel
The first of October marks the start of Archtober which is a festival celebrating architecture and design organised by the Centre for Architecture. In its ninth year running, this year’s Archtober festival in collaboration with over 80 partners across NYC’s five boroughs are hosting a range of events from building of the day walking tours, workplace Wednesday tours, lectures, film screenings, architecture themed competitions and parties.
Photographing the Broad Museum: Making an Architectural Photography Book, Part Four

Photographing the Broad Museum: Making an Architectural Photography Book, Part Four

by Mike Kelley
One of the most recognizable buildings I had the chance to photograph for my book New Architecture Los Angeles was the Broad Museum, a beautiful project in downtown LA designed by Diller Scofidio+Renfro. As it’s literally one of the most photographed subjects in the entire city, I wanted to make sure I created images that were actually different than everybody else’s.
Is Medium Format the Best Option for Architectural Photography?

Is Medium Format the Best Option for Architectural Photography?

by Usman Dawood
Cameras like the Phase One XF system and the Hasselblad H6D offer some the largest commercially available digital sensors currently on the market. Generally speaking, larger sensors tend to offer better image quality; this isn’t explicitly true but for the most part, it’s what most people experience.
Tilt-Shift Lenses vs Fixing it in Photoshop: Which is better?

Tilt-Shift Lenses vs Fixing it in Photoshop: Which is better?

by Usman Dawood
Tilt-shift lenses are by far my favorite types of lenses; they offer so much versatility, especially when you’re shooting architecture… I wouldn’t shoot with any other type of lens! However, up until recently I had never actually compared the results you can produce with a dedicated tilt-shift lens vs correcting distortion from a conventional lens in post.
Four Quick Tips to Help You Improve Your Composition

Four Quick Tips to Help You Improve Your Composition

by Usman Dawood
Although I do enjoy speaking about cameras, lenses, and technology, they don’t necessarily help with improving your photography. There are only three things that really matter in an image and they are, composition, lighting and, use of color. of the three, composition is king.
How To Create An Architecture Photography Book: Part Two

How To Create An Architecture Photography Book: Part Two

by Mike Kelley
In part one we touched on the pre-production process for my book New Architecture Los Angeles. In today's article I'll tell you a little bit about the gear I used and how the day-to-day shooting process went. Spoiler: traffic. Lots and lots of traffic.
Five Mistakes Beginner Architectural Photographers Should Avoid

Five Mistakes Beginner Architectural Photographers Should Avoid

by Usman Dawood
Starting a career in photography can be very challenging. I know that when I first started as an architectural photographer, I made a fair few mistakes that could have been avoided. Fortunately, those mistakes can serve as lessons for future architectural photographers.
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