Carbide and Carbon Building
On this freezing cold day, I decided to continue the procrastination on something I’ve been meaning to do for years and is especially top of mind lately. Why? A couple of reasons – this thing is new, I don’t entirely know where or how to begin, and we had sun for the first time in […]
Photo Series | Triptychs
I’ve discussed photo series a few times on this blog and in webinars. Soon, I’ll cover this topic for the 2023 Out of Chicago LIVE! Conference. Both, in a free photo challenge (on Jan 24, at noon) and then more comprehensively during the conference on February 5. So, if this topic interests you, sign up […]
Using Shadows to Enhance Your Architectural Images
One of my favorite architectural subjects is shadows. Of course, you need some source of light. The sun being the most obvious, but artificial light works too. Just keep your eyes open for unexpected opportunities. Let’s dive into a few ways to incorporate shadows into your architectural shots. Shadows as the main subject In these […]
Using Contrast to Improve Your Architectural Images
This week, let’s talk about a simple way to improve your architectural images: contrast. If you want more compositions and retouching tips, check out our Tips + Tricks post category. We regularly write about different ways to create stronger compositions, as well as post-processing techniques. Contrast can be as simple a dark vs bright. Using […]
The Guggenheim, one of the best architectural locations in New York City
One of our favorite locations in New York City, an in general, is the Guggenheim Museum. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the museum is on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, right next to Central Park. While it’s not the most accessible location, it’s worth the trip, for both the art and the architecture. You’ll […]
Student Images from our 2020 Miami Workshop
Last week, we shared our own images from the Miami Workshop. This week, we wanted to showcase our students’ work, as they got some great shots during the workshop. After each workshop, we do a critique session online, and it’s always a treat to see what everyone shot. Caren Mlot It was Caren’s first workshop […]
Student Images from our 2019 Chicago Workshop
For the third year, we led a workshop in Chicago. This has become one of our favorite workshops and a city that is very popular with attendees. As always, we were impressed by our students and the images they got during the workshop. While the post-workshop critique is for students to get feedback about their […]
Student Images from our 2019 New York Workshop
After each workshop, we like to share some images from our students. We always love seeing what our students come up with during workshops, as they often bring different viewpoints on buildings we’ve photographed many times. This is why we enjoy the post-workshop critique session, during which we give feedback about our students’ images. Christine […]
Using Layers to Add Depth to your Architectural Images
We’ve been writing about compositional tools (like Negative Space, Triangles or Leading Lines) that can help you improve your architectural images. Today’s theme is layers! It’s a common element of photography, think foreground/background in landscape images. With architecture, you don’t always see what’s between the different layers, as oftentimes one building is hiding part of […]
Great Architecture in the Miami Design District
One of the highlights of our upcoming Miami workshop is definitely the Miami Design District. Located north of the city center, it’s an outdoor shopping center with luxury brands. What makes it unique is the care that was given to the design and architecture of most of the buildings and store in the district. It […]
