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	* 3D animation for insurance risk analysis.		* 3D animation for insurance risk analysis.
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	* Photographing Historic Buildings.		* Photographing Historic Buildings.
	* Simon Kennedy - Architectural Photographer.		* Simon Kennedy - Architectural Photographer.
		+	* Skyscrapers, staircases and optical illusions - the Art of Building is back.
	* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.		* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.

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	* CIOB holds the Art of Building photo contest.		* CIOB holds the Art of Building photo contest.
	* Computer aided design CAD.		* Computer aided design CAD.
		+	* Construction cameras.
	* Digital mapping and cartography.		* Digital mapping and cartography.
	* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.		* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.

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	* Architectural publishing.		* Architectural publishing.
	* Building information modelling.		* Building information modelling.
		+	* CIOB holds the Art of Building photo contest.
	* Computer aided design CAD.		* Computer aided design CAD.
	* Digital mapping and cartography.		* Digital mapping and cartography.
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	* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.		* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.

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	* 3D animation for insurance risk analysis.		* 3D animation for insurance risk analysis.
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	* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.		* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.
	* Interview with Paul Grundy - Architectural Photographer.		* Interview with Paul Grundy - Architectural Photographer.
		+	* Layer.
	* Photographing buildings.		* Photographing buildings.
	* Photographing Historic Buildings.		* Photographing Historic Buildings.

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	* Interview with Paul Grundy - Architectural Photographer.		* Interview with Paul Grundy - Architectural Photographer.
	* Photographing buildings.		* Photographing buildings.
		+	* Photographing Historic Buildings.
	* Simon Kennedy - Architectural Photographer.		* Simon Kennedy - Architectural Photographer.
	* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.		* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	An architectural photographer is someone who takes photographs of structures and buildings in a professional capacity. Their photographs are often intended for commercial purposes, for the developer to publish online or in brochures, or for the architect's portfolio~~. Since potential buyers and clients often decide to investigate certain properties based on an the image, suitably attractive photographs can be very valuable to those who commission them~~.	+	An architectural photographer is someone who takes photographs of structures and buildings in a professional capacity. Their photographs are often intended for commercial purposes, for the developer to publish online or in brochures, or for the architect's portfolio.

	There are a number of things to consider when commission architectural photography.		There are a number of things to consider when commission architectural photography.
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	= Finding a photographer =		= Finding a photographer =

−	Photographers have different styles ~~and philosophies~~ and it is important to do your research before committing to an individual.	+	Photographers have different styles and it is important to do your research before committing to an individual.
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−	Many companies commission photographers to undertake a 'test day' so they can see what the photographer is capable of, and they can use the review of the work produced to confirm that the photographer and client agree over the creative brief.	+

	Photographers are usually commissioned through:		Photographers are usually commissioned through:

	* Recommendations from peers.		* Recommendations from peers.
−	* Researching competitors ~~and peers~~ work.	+	* Researching competitors' work.
−	* Research on social media and through books and news-pages for great images.	+	* Research on social media and through books and news pages for great images.
−	* Photography fairs - such as #photlondon16	+	* Photography fairs - such as #photlondon16.

	= Stylistic considerations =		= Stylistic considerations =

−	* The size of the field – some photographers ~~love~~ wide open shots, others ~~love~~ detail~~. Most architects need both but may choose to separate the briefs~~.	+	* The size of the field – some photographers excel at wide open shots, others at detail.
−	* The depth of field, the use of focus~~. Both~~ affect how stylised or natural the image will look.	+	* The depth of field, the use of focus – both affect how stylised or natural the image will look.
	* The perspective of the images – images taken at eye level, or at an angle feel very different.		* The perspective of the images – images taken at eye level, or at an angle feel very different.
	* Colour – the intensity and colour style preferred by both parties.		* Colour – the intensity and colour style preferred by both parties.
−	* ~~Will~~ people be in ~~the images~~ – architects have traditionally excluded people to focus on the building, but styles are changing.	+	* The inclusion of people in shots – architects have traditionally excluded people to focus on the building, but styles are changing.
	* Format – landscape is more adaptable for reproduction and for use on social media.		* Format – landscape is more adaptable for reproduction and for use on social media.
	* Other options - there is an increasing demand for stop motion photography of construction progress and the creation of short films for platforms such as YouTube.		* Other options - there is an increasing demand for stop motion photography of construction progress and the creation of short films for platforms such as YouTube.
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	It is important to set out the nature of the commission in writing to avoid possible confusion or disputes.		It is important to set out the nature of the commission in writing to avoid possible confusion or disputes.

−	A detailed brief (with visual examples) ~~is always helpful as it helps internal parties agree on a~~ look and a feel for the images ~~required, and it also helps a photographer understand what is~~ required.	+	A detailed brief (with visual examples) should be prepared to help the client explain the look and a feel for of the required images required.

−	The brief should ~~include~~:	+	The brief should outline:

−	* ~~Objectives~~ of the shoot.	+	* The objectives of the shoot.
−	* A shot list.	+	* A detailed shot list, from elevations to details, if possibly specify what should be included and/or excluded from images.
−	* ~~Timings~~. ~~There~~ may be particular events that need to be recorded, and this may include off site events, such as the manufacturing of key components. If several visits are required, the location of the photographer and how much travelling will be involved may become a consideration.	+	* The number of shots required.
−	* Permission issues.	+	* Any post-production requirements – whether the shots should be touched up if required, or whether the client will undertake this later.
−	* Contact details and contact on site if relevant.	+	* Timings – there may be particular events that need to be recorded, and this may include off site events, such as the manufacturing of key components. If several visits are required, the location of the photographer and how much travelling will be involved may become a consideration. Some clients want dramatic evening shots, others a range of light.
	* Time for images to be handed over, size of files, method of transfer.		* Time for images to be handed over, size of files, method of transfer.
−	* ~~Any post-production requirements.~~	+	* Permission issues – what rights will the photographer grant for future use? It is essential to agree rights up front, if a photographer is embarking on a long-term partnership with a company they will be more likely to agree favourable usage rights.Consider including digital (website/social media) presentations, print and possibly hoarding, bill boards, advertising.
−	* Usage of the images – it is essential to agree rights up front, if a photographer is embarking on a long-term partnership with a company they will be more likely to agree favourable usage rights.	+

−	* ~~Likely uses will be digital (website/social media) presentations, print and possibly hoarding, bill boards, advertising.~~	+	* A client may agree to credit to a photographer (on a corporate website and in social media) depending on the company policy.
−	* Agreeing to credit to a photographer (on a ~~company~~ website and in social media) ~~is a useful element in~~ the ~~partnership which can be brokered~~.	+

	= Practicalities =		= Practicalities =

−	* Check ~~whether~~ the photographer has Public Liability insurance.	+	* Check that the photographer has Public Liability insurance.
−	* The photographer may need to ~~fill in~~ a Risk Assessment ~~form~~.	+	* The photographer may need to prepare a Risk Assessment.
	* Is any of the space/land that will be used or accessed private? If so, permission may be needed.		* Is any of the space/land that will be used or accessed private? If so, permission may be needed.
	* Does the shoot need to be at a particular time of day? Early morning or late evening shots can be more awkward to set up, but more visually dramatic.		* Does the shoot need to be at a particular time of day? Early morning or late evening shots can be more awkward to set up, but more visually dramatic.
	* If the images are to include people they may need to sign release forms. If an identifiable individual is going to be shown in the image permission will need to be sought from the individual. If the photographic files will be held on your system this will need to be identified in the form.		* If the images are to include people they may need to sign release forms. If an identifiable individual is going to be shown in the image permission will need to be sought from the individual. If the photographic files will be held on your system this will need to be identified in the form.

−	=== Suggested wording for release form ===	+	== Suggested wording for release form ==

	'I grant xx permission to use the photograph/film taken of me/of my child.		'I grant xx permission to use the photograph/film taken of me/of my child.
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	* This data being stored or used for marketing or publicity.		* This data being stored or used for marketing or publicity.
	* Storing copies of the photograph/film or storing my contact details on its database in case xx needs to contact me.'		* Storing copies of the photograph/film or storing my contact details on its database in case xx needs to contact me.'
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		+	= Test shoot =
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		+	Some companies commission photographers to undertake a 'test day' so they can review a sample of the photographer's work to confirm that the photographer understands the creative brief before embarking on a long-term commission.

	= Aerial imagery =		= Aerial imagery =
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	Increasingly, drones are used for photography, but operating regulations must be followed. See Construction Drones for more information.		Increasingly, drones are used for photography, but operating regulations must be followed. See Construction Drones for more information.

−	Good aerial photography can provide interesting and unique perspectives on a building depending on the angles used. See example images below of Wembley ~~Stadium~~ by [http://www.highlevelphotography.co.uk/ High Level Photography Ltd.]	+	Good aerial photography can provide interesting and unique perspectives on a building depending on the angles used. See example images below of [[Wembley_Park\|Wembley Park]] by [http://www.highlevelphotography.co.uk/ High Level Photography Ltd.]

	[[File:Wembleyaerial1.jpg\|link=File:Wembleyaerial1.jpg]]		[[File:Wembleyaerial1.jpg\|link=File:Wembleyaerial1.jpg]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	An architectural photographer is someone who takes photographs of structures and buildings in a professional capacity. Their photographs are often intended for commercial purposes, for the developer to publish online or in brochures, or for the ~~architect’s~~ portfolio. Since potential buyers and clients often decide to investigate certain properties based on an the image, suitably attractive photographs can be very valuable to those who commission them.	+	An architectural photographer is someone who takes photographs of structures and buildings in a professional capacity. Their photographs are often intended for commercial purposes, for the developer to publish online or in brochures, or for the architect's portfolio. Since potential buyers and clients often decide to investigate certain properties based on an the image, suitably attractive photographs can be very valuable to those who commission them.

	There are a number of things to consider when commission architectural photography.		There are a number of things to consider when commission architectural photography.
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	Photographers have different styles and philosophies and it is important to do your research before committing to an individual.		Photographers have different styles and philosophies and it is important to do your research before committing to an individual.

−	Many companies commission photographers to undertake a ~~‘test day’~~ so they can see what the photographer is capable of, and they can use the review of the work produced to confirm that the photographer and client agree over the creative brief.	+	Many companies commission photographers to undertake a 'test day' so they can see what the photographer is capable of, and they can use the review of the work produced to confirm that the photographer and client agree over the creative brief.

	Photographers are usually commissioned through:		Photographers are usually commissioned through:
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	* 3D animation for insurance risk analysis.		* 3D animation for insurance risk analysis.
		+	* Anthony Weller - Architectural photographer.
	* Architectural photography.		* Architectural photography.
	* Architectural publishing.		* Architectural publishing.

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	* Interview with Paul Grundy - Architectural Photographer.		* Interview with Paul Grundy - Architectural Photographer.
	* Photographing buildings.		* Photographing buildings.
		+	* Simon Kennedy - Architectural Photographer.
	* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.		* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.

	[[Category:Appointments]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]] [[Category:Property_development]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]		[[Category:Appointments]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]] [[Category:Property_development]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

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	* Computer aided design CAD.		* Computer aided design CAD.
	* Digital mapping and cartography.		* Digital mapping and cartography.
		+	* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.
	* Interview with Paul Grundy - Architectural Photographer.		* Interview with Paul Grundy - Architectural Photographer.
	* Photographing buildings.		* Photographing buildings.

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		+	= Introduction =

	An architectural photographer is someone who takes photographs of structures and buildings in a professional capacity. Their photographs are often intended for commercial purposes, for the developer to publish online or in brochures, or for the architect’s portfolio. Since potential buyers and clients often decide to investigate certain properties based on an the image, suitably attractive photographs can be very valuable to those who commission them.		An architectural photographer is someone who takes photographs of structures and buildings in a professional capacity. Their photographs are often intended for commercial purposes, for the developer to publish online or in brochures, or for the architect’s portfolio. Since potential buyers and clients often decide to investigate certain properties based on an the image, suitably attractive photographs can be very valuable to those who commission them.