Can an architectural photographer come in and shoot on the same day? Of course. Should they? Absolutely not. A photographer who doesn’t want to familiarize himself with the subject first is a sign that they lack experience. But more importantly, without that walkthrough, the quality of your photos will suffer. Here are just a few ways a walkthrough can turn a photo shoot from good to great.
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Great Photography with Unfinished Landscaping and Construction
The end of summer and beginning of fall is a busy time for landscapers and construction companies. With an office, apartment, or other commercial architecture, you want to wait until everything is perfectly complete before you call up a photographer. However, mother nature may not be so accommodating as recent hurricanes have shown, and cleanup might mean your first photo op is in the dead of winter. If you’ve got an unfinished landscape and construction, that doesn’t mean you can’t have great architectural photos.
Read MoreArchitectural Photography: Preparing for a Twilight Photo Shoot
When it comes to architectural photography, not all times are created equal. There will be times of the day and times of the year where your building looks better than others, and there will be times where getting the best shot will take much more work. Shooting in twilight can make for some excellent shots that make your buildings stand out, but it also takes some work as the owner to make sure you get the best shots possible. Here are my tips on how to prepare to get the best twilight photo shoot.
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