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21 Composition Tips For Better Photos Of Buildings


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Do you want to take better-composed, more interesting photos of buildings? So do I. And in this episode, I will give 12 things that will help you take better photos of buildings. And here they are.

  1. Take one photo and get the best composition you can
  2. Use the rule of thirds
  3. Take a photo, then try a different focal length to get a different look
  4. Take photos from different angles
  5. Move back and forwards
  6. Use leading lines
  7. Find the best light
  8. Capture intricate architectural details
  9. Fill the frame
  10. Use negative space
  11. Convey the sense of scale of a building
  12. Try a long exposure
  13. Play with depth of field
  14. Find interesting subjects to photograph
  15. Don't be put off by overcast days
  16. Give tilt-shift lenses a go
  17. Explore old buildings
  18. Go wider to capture the entire building, and a bit more
  19. Get the building vertical
  20. Then do this
  21. Choose a particular building and get to know it

All explained in plain English, without the irrelevant detail, in (much) less than 27 (ish) minutes!

What is not to love? How utterly splendid!

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