Follow the Sun

PART 1: Background


Chapter 1: What is Architectural Photography?


1.1 Who needs architectural images and why?


1.2 Various approaches and styles create subjective visions.


1.3 The photographer's role as both promoter and critic of the built environment.


Chapter 2: A Brief History


2.1 Influence of Linear Perspective


2.2 The Continuous Evolution of Photographic Tools


2.3 A Timeline of Architectural Photography


2.4 Illustration in Both Analog and Digital Images



PART 2: Planning and Preparation


Chapter 3: The Assignment


3.1 Defining an Assignment


3.2 Self-Assigned Work


3.3 Commissioned Work


3.4 Assignment and Voice


Chapter 4: Know The Site


4.1 Access and Permissions


4.2 Mapping the Site


4.3 Working Shot List


4.4 Site Visit and Revised Shot List


4.5 Scheduling


Chapter 5: Follow the Sun


5.1 Rhythms of Earth and Sun


5.2 Qualities of Light


5.3 Light for Architecture


5.4 Sun Tracking Software


5.5 Chronological Shot List


Chapter 6: The Tools -of The Trade


6.1 Camera Support


6.2 Lens


6.3 Camera Body


6.4 Camera Case


6.5 Computers and Storage--


6.6 Accessories


6.7 Grip kit


6.8 Lighting



PART 3: The Shoot


Chapter 7: Workflow Onsite


7.1 Shooting Checklist


7.2 Photo Assistant


7.3 Keeping Images Safe


7.4 Shooting Tethered


Chapter 8: Composition


8.1 Formal Elements


8.2 Fundamental Variables


8.3 Cultural Components


8.4 Building a Shot


Chapter 9: Perspective and the Tilt-Shift Lens


9.1 Linear Perspective


9.2 Tilt-Shift Lens and Perspective


9.3 Using a Tilt-Shift Lens for Architecture


9.4 Optimizing Sharpness


9.5 Using a Tilt to Extend Focus


9.6 Breaking the z Axis


Chapter 10: Translating Interior Space


10.1 Identify Goals


10.2 Consider Light and Timing


10.3 Select Camera Position, Lens, and Frame


10.4 Style the Room, Move and Edit Objects


10.5 Adjust Existing Light


10.6 Test, Revise, and Take Final Shot



PART 4: The Final Image


Chapter 11: Post Production Workflow


11.1 Download to Delivery


11.2 Hardware for Post-Production


11.3 Software for Post-Production


11.4 Archiving


11.5 Editing, the Selection Process


11.6 Basic Raw Processing


Chapter 12: Advanced Retouching


12.1 Working with a Professional Retoucher


12.2 How much is too much? Choosing a look


12.3 Lightroom Local Adjustments; Gradients and Brushes


12.4 Compositing with Masked Adjustment Layers


12.5 Lens Corrections


12.6 Spotting and Sharpening


Chapter 13: Presentation


13.1 Editing a Portfolio


13.2 Portfolio Website


13.3 Print Portfolio



PART 5: Work in Action


Chapter 14: Voices From the Field


14.1 Peter Aaron


14.2 Magda Biernat


14.3 Ty Cole


14.4 Elizabeth Felicella