Architectural photography is about more than simply capturing a building. The ideal architectural photograph is like a portrait of a project. It shows the building's character and the soul of the design in the best light, without excessive distortion and with essential details rendered clearly.
Mastering light, viewpoint, perspective, and composition is crucial. Architectural photographers also benefit from an interest in architecture and architectural history, as well as an understanding of architects' sources of inspiration and design principles.
This helps you understand their design style and why they made certain decisions. Combine the two—photographic knowledge and architectural knowledge—and you have a solid foundation.
This comprehensive guide to the best architectural photography takes you through subjects, buildings, landscapes, and interiors. It gives you the technical knowledge to select the right equipment and use it effectively.
Masters of architectural photography show you their finest images in a variety of styles, explain how they created them, and share their best tips, tricks, and methods. Their work will inspire you to develop your own ideas and perspectives.
As an architectural photographer, you partly follow in the architect's footsteps, attempting to translate their design into images and merge your own vision with the architect's.
Good to know: purchasing the book also gives you free access to the web version, among other benefits.
Jan Paul Mioulet
Jan Paul Mioulet worked as an all-around photographer for years before specializing in architectural photography. He is one of the founders of DAPh, the Dutch Architectural Photographers, a group of experienced architectural photographers who joined forces to provide clients with the best possible quality. He still writes about photography: he interviews photographers, writes articles, and reviews equipment.
In his photography, he is always looking for clean lines and beautiful light. He photographs architecture with the approach of a portrait photographer, searching for the best angle and the ideal moment to capture his subject's unique character. He also often includes people in his photographs, because a building only comes to life when it is being used.
Language: Dutch. This article refers to the Dutch-language edition. Focus on Photography: Architectural Photography - Jan Paul Mioulet
Pages: 224
Price: €39.99
Publisher: Van Duuren Media
