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Architectural Photography: Daytime vs. Nighttime Shots

February 24, 2020 in Blog

One of the biggest assets and liabilities for a professional architectural photographer is lighting. It’s important you know the thought process behind photographers picking days and times and what can start or halt a shoot. Today we’re going to talk about two very different types of photoshoots: daytime and nighttime shots and what it takes as a photographer and client to make them happen.

Architectural Photography: Preparing for a Twilight Photo Shoot

August 09, 2017 in Blog

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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Gregg Shupe, a graduate of RIT with a BS in Professional Photography, began Freelance PhotoImages, in 1983, and since then has consistently delivered creative, quality imagery that is exceptionally dependable and competitive.

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Great Photos Don’t Happen By Chance

You've likely heard the adage that a good paint job starts with solid prep work. From my experience, the same holds true for photography. This is why I was excited to join Gregg Shupe on a recent walk-through for a client.

A walk-through is a complete evaluation of the location and the client’s needs before a shoot. While many photographers conduct their walk-throughs on the day of the shoot, Gregg does his days or even weeks ahead.

It turned out to be one of the most thorough processes I’ve experienced. I learned that great photographs don’t just happen—they're planned, prepped and staged in advance.