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	For more information, see How to commission architectural photography.		For more information, see How to commission architectural photography.

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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.		* Computer aided design.
		+	* Construction cameras.
	* Digital mapping and cartography.		* Digital mapping and cartography.
	* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.		* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.

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	For more information, see How to commission architectural photography.		For more information, see How to commission architectural photography.

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	* Architectural training.		* Architectural training.
	* Building information modelling.		* Building information modelling.
		+	* CIOB holds the Art of Building photo contest.
	* Computer aided design.		* Computer aided design.
	* Digital mapping and cartography.		* Digital mapping and cartography.
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	* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.		* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.
	* How to commission architectural photography.		* How to commission architectural photography.
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	* Photographing Historic Buildings.		* Photographing Historic Buildings.
	* Simon Kennedy - Architectural Photographer.		* Simon Kennedy - Architectural Photographer.

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	* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.		* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.
	* How to commission architectural photography.		* How to commission architectural photography.
		+	* 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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	* 3D animation for insurance risk analysis.		* 3D animation for insurance risk analysis.
		+	* Anthony Weller - Architectural photographer.
	* Architectural communication.		* Architectural communication.
	* Architectural photography.		* Architectural photography.

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	Architectural photographers may be trained photographers that have specialised in architecture, or they may be have a background training as an architect or related profession.		Architectural photographers may be trained photographers that have specialised in architecture, or they may be have a background training as an architect or related profession.

−	As photographer Paul Grundy said in an interview with Designing Buildings Wiki, it is not essential for an aspiring architectural photographer to study architecture. Universities and colleges offer a variety of different photography courses, during which it may become possible to take a specialist module in architecture… Professional experience can be attained through working as an assistant to a photographer. According to Paul Grundy, ~~‘it~~ takes 10 years of hard work, regardless of what you shoot, to become a professional photographer.’	+	As photographer Paul Grundy said in an interview with Designing Buildings Wiki, it is not essential for an aspiring architectural photographer to study architecture. Universities and colleges offer a variety of different photography courses, during which it may become possible to take a specialist module in architecture… Professional experience can be attained through working as an assistant to a photographer. According to Paul Grundy, 'it takes 10 years of hard work, regardless of what you shoot, to become a professional photographer.'

	= History =		= History =

−	Architecture has been one of the main subjects for photography since the technology first emerged. Indeed the earliest surviving photo is of building rooftops, in Nicéphore ~~Niépce’s ‘View~~ from the Window at Le ~~Gras’~~ taken in 1826 or 1827. Building were particularly well-suited to early photographic techniques, which required long exposure times, and so subjects that did not move. This made architectural photography one of the first photographic specialisms.	+	Architecture has been one of the main subjects for photography since the technology first emerged. Indeed the earliest surviving photo is of building rooftops, in Nicéphore Niépce's 'View from the Window at Le Gras' taken in 1826 or 1827. Building were particularly well-suited to early photographic techniques, which required long exposure times, and so subjects that did not move. This made architectural photography one of the first photographic specialisms.

	However, the first architectural photographs were primarily taken as record images, and had little creative ambition. It was photographers such as Frederick Evans at the beginning of the 20th century that began to consider more complex, stylised images, capturing the unique character of their built subjects.		However, the first architectural photographs were primarily taken as record images, and had little creative ambition. It was photographers such as Frederick Evans at the beginning of the 20th century that began to consider more complex, stylised images, capturing the unique character of their built subjects.
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	Critically, it is important to decide whether the requirement is for record images, or for sales, or whether the client is interested in the creative ideas and style of the photographer.		Critically, it is important to decide whether the requirement is for record images, or for sales, or whether the client is interested in the creative ideas and style of the photographer.

−	The photographer may choose to display some of the ~~building’s~~ environment or interesting angles and perspectives. Often, controlled perspectives with an emphasis on vertical lines that are non-converging and parallel are used.	+	The photographer may choose to display some of the building's environment or interesting angles and perspectives. Often, controlled perspectives with an emphasis on vertical lines that are non-converging and parallel are used.

−	Exterior architectural photography can use natural light or ambient light, while interior photography will often require that the photographer introduces additional lighting, such as electronic flash ~~‘strobes’~~ or incandescent ~~‘hot lights’~~. This can require more time to set up, but is ultimately more controllable than exteriors, where the light changes, shadows move, people pass by and so on.	+	Exterior architectural photography can use natural light or ambient light, while interior photography will often require that the photographer introduces additional lighting, such as electronic flash 'strobes' or incandescent 'hot lights'. This can require more time to set up, but is ultimately more controllable than exteriors, where the light changes, shadows move, people pass by and so on.

	Historically, photographers have tended to exclude people and traffic from their images. This in part is because it was considered that the people would then become the subject, rather than the building, but also because the obscure the view of the building, they move, and there may be issues regarding permissions and the need for release forms. This is beginning to change, as increasingly, clients want to show their buildings full of life and desirable places to live.		Historically, photographers have tended to exclude people and traffic from their images. This in part is because it was considered that the people would then become the subject, rather than the building, but also because the obscure the view of the building, they move, and there may be issues regarding permissions and the need for release forms. This is beginning to change, as increasingly, clients want to show their buildings full of life and desirable places to live.
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	* 3D animation for insurance risk analysis.		* 3D animation for insurance risk analysis.
		+	* Architectural communication.
	* Architectural photography.		* Architectural photography.
	* Architectural publishing.		* Architectural publishing.

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	* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.		* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.
	* How to commission architectural photography.		* How to commission architectural photography.
		+	* Simon Kennedy - Architectural Photographer.
	* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.		* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.

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	* Computer aided design.		* Computer aided design.
	* Digital mapping and cartography.		* Digital mapping and cartography.
		+	* Grant Smith - Architectural photographer.
	* How to commission architectural photography.		* How to commission architectural photography.
	* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.		* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.

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−	~~This article combines three separate texts and needs attention. To help develop this article, click 'Edit this article' above.~~	+	= Introduction =

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	Sometimes taking the perfect photograph comes down to being quick. Becoming familiar with the functions of your camera can be extremely helpful in those moments when you only have a fraction of a second to get the perfect picture. When in doubt, just snap away. If you take the shot, then there is no chance of losing that perfect picture.		Sometimes taking the perfect photograph comes down to being quick. Becoming familiar with the functions of your camera can be extremely helpful in those moments when you only have a fraction of a second to get the perfect picture. When in doubt, just snap away. If you take the shot, then there is no chance of losing that perfect picture.

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	Make sure you're holding your camera properly to get the best photograph. You want to make sure you have your arms tucked against your sides and one hand should be under the lens to support it. This will help reduce any movement and insure that you're able to get good photos.		Make sure you're holding your camera properly to get the best photograph. You want to make sure you have your arms tucked against your sides and one hand should be under the lens to support it. This will help reduce any movement and insure that you're able to get good photos.

−	~~<br />~~	+	Use a good lens to get a better image quality. You can create artistic pictures with any kind of equipment if you work hard and adapt your style to your equipment. But getting a good lens definitely opens up more possibilities. For instance, you can capture more details and get a better focus. Take your pictures quickly. The longer you hesitate, the better the chance that your subject will move away, break their pose, or become tired and stop smiling. Start taking shots as quickly as you can, and don't worry about getting the camera perfect before the first shot.
−	Use a good lens to get a better image quality. You can create artistic pictures with any kind of equipment if you work hard and adapt your style to your equipment. But getting a good lens definitely opens up more possibilities. For instance, you can capture more details and get a better focus. Take your pictures quickly. The longer you hesitate, the better the chance that your subject will move away, break their pose, or become tired and stop smiling. Start taking shots as quickly as you can, and don't worry about getting the camera perfect before the first shot. The faster you shoot and the more photos you take, the better your chances are of getting a good one. Decide if you are interested in a subject before you photograph it. Know that if a subject is seeming boring to you, it is going to be boring to future viewers of the image. Take some time to make your shots interesting, and you will be rewarded with better shots. When working around subjects that are moving a lot or are totally in action, you need to focus on capturing the moments by keeping your trigger down. These kinds of moments can not be recreated and there are no do-overs. Keep your eye on the areas at all times and keep shooting. An important tip to consider with photography is that you want to be creative and unique at the same time. This is important because there are already a myriad of pictures taken in the same way of the same subjects. In order for your photographs to stand out you need to add your own flavour to them. Remember to look for unusual things. It can either be a small detail or a strange situation. Learn how to represent what strikes you as unusual or original in the world you see. As you practice, you will be able to recognise what makes a good subject for your pictures. A good photography tip is to use colour contrast as a way to create your focal point. Basically this means the area you want the viewer to focus on should have high colour contrast. A good way to achieve this is by putting two pure colours side by side. In conclusion, one of the greatest inventions has to be the ability to take photographs. People can use cameras to capture any moment that will last for many years. Use the photography tips in this article to help you capture moments that will last for many future generations.	+
		+	The faster you shoot and the more photos you take, the better your chances are of getting a good one. Decide if you are interested in a subject before you photograph it. Know that if a subject is seeming boring to you, it is going to be boring to future viewers of the image. Take some time to make your shots interesting, and you will be rewarded with better shots. When working around subjects that are moving a lot or are totally in action, you need to focus on capturing the moments by keeping your trigger down. These kinds of moments can not be recreated and there are no do-overs. Keep your eye on the areas at all times and keep shooting.
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		+	An important tip to consider with photography is that you want to be creative and unique at the same time. This is important because there are already a myriad of pictures taken in the same way of the same subjects. In order for your photographs to stand out you need to add your own flavour to them. Remember to look for unusual things. It can either be a small detail or a strange situation. Learn how to represent what strikes you as unusual or original in the world you see. As you practice, you will be able to recognise what makes a good subject for your pictures.
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		+	A good photography tip is to use colour contrast as a way to create your focal point. Basically this means the area you want the viewer to focus on should have high colour contrast. A good way to achieve this is by putting two pure colours side by side. In conclusion, one of the greatest inventions has to be the ability to take photographs. People can use cameras to capture any moment that will last for many years. Use the photography tips in this article to help you capture moments that will last for many future generations.

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