- ISBN13: 9781861084477
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Photographers are increasingly turning their eyes towards cities and towns for inspiration. Written for photographers of all levels and architectural enthusiasts alike, this guide combines functional and creative images to lead anyone through the process of taking better shots. Jim Lowe, a prolific freelance photographer, explains how to best capture architectural details, using natural and artificial light, and framing interior and exterior compositions. Perfect fo… More >>
Architectural Photography: Inside and Out
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#1 by Mediahound on April 11, 2010 - 1:06 am
This book is extremely basic and for beginners only. It even talks about ‘what is a digital camera’ and topics such as this. I was disappointed at how beginner level this book is.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by Ervin J. Vice on April 11, 2010 - 1:47 am
This is a useful, no-nonsense guide to architectural photography, yet full of inspiring shots. I find it interesting that the author chooses so many of his examples from modern structures; you won’t see too many old churches or castles here. The book seems to be aimed primarily at the professional shooting film with at least a medium or large format camera, but there is also a bit of attention paid to the digital shooter and the amateur. The scope of the book is pretty wide; everything from artistic considerations to practical business and marketing concerns is covered in some depth. It’s a slim volume nevertheless, and – as I mentioned before – the photographs will inspire you to get out and shoot. And like any good guide book, it is re-readable.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Julie Neal on April 11, 2010 - 2:19 am
This is one of two architectural photography books my husband and I use as a reference in our business. We publish photo-driven travel guides, and having good images of iconic community buildings and hotels is a must.
There are three things that make this book valuable.
First, its images. Like you’d expect, they look great, with good use of line, form and color. Even better, there is a great variety of compositions, both exterior and interior.
Second, the captions. Each photo is accompanied by a small description that includes the camera model used to take the shot, the exposure time, the aperture and the ISO setting.
Third, and most important to us, these aren’t just shots of bizarre buildings you’d have to travel the world to track down. Since they rely more on the talent of the photographer than nature of their subjects, these shots could be replicated nearly anywhere–at least if you’re willing to try hard enough.
The other architectural book we use is A Constructed View: The Architectural Photography of Julius Shulman. It has a different perspective, and is from an earlier era. We think the two books compliment each other well.
Rating: 5 / 5