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 06/09/2005 09:44:56 PM · #1
So it has come to my attention recently after winning Print of the Year at the local Camera club, that I now know what I would like to do with my Photography. This of course, being Architecture.

The problem I am having now is, I am not exactly where to start or where to go, or how to pursue this. Any help would be greatly appreciated and I would be forever in your debt for any help at all. Thank you, I love DPC and plan to be a member for as long as humanely possible.
 06/09/2005 09:45:34 PM · #2
Maybe start by shooting photos of buildings. ;)
 06/09/2005 09:59:43 PM · #3
First, you'll need to get yourself a full frame camera, and ultrawide lens (14mm being my fav), then shoot some interiors (that's were the bulk of achitectural photo money is, lobbys and such) and then create a mock portfolio and attack all the architecs and property managers in your area.

Message edited by author 2005-06-09 22:00:31.
 06/09/2005 10:02:12 PM · #4
I spent 25 years as an architectural photographer, working mostly west coast but some nationwide. Ask away. Whatcha want to know?

(wink)

Robt.
 06/09/2005 10:14:51 PM · #5
I wanna know everything! how to get started basically. Thats my main question right now.
 06/09/2005 10:15:57 PM · #6
google a guy named "coxi"
 06/09/2005 11:26:01 PM · #7
Check out one of the greats of the field, my friend (back in the day) Julius Shulman: Images/Shulman

Buy his book at Amazon: The Photography of Architecture and Interiors

Another of the very greatest: Ezra Stoller: Images/Stoller

Lelli and I are in e-mail correspondence now. If it seems to be worth general dissemination I'll post it up here.

Robt.
 06/09/2005 11:41:36 PM · #8
Well, get together a few grtand for a lens or two...like these and go forward from there.
 06/09/2005 11:54:49 PM · #9
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
Well, get together a few grtand for a lens or two...like these and go forward from there.


Those are great tools for the 35mm slides that go along with the job, but "serious" architectural photography requires large-format cameras. No way around it at the moment.

Robt.
 06/10/2005 01:19:56 AM · #10
Originally posted by art-inept:
google a guy named "coxi"


Here's one spot you can find him... //coxi.deviantart.com/

He does some stunning stuff, doesn't he?

Edit: to make the link work. Ooops

Message edited by author 2005-06-10 01:20:50.
 06/10/2005 04:56:08 PM · #11
thanks
 06/10/2005 05:02:40 PM · #12
Look into Shift lenses and their uses, especially if you intend to take tall exterior buildings and don't have room to walk further back and use a zoom lens. Granted you can do the work in PS, but it may save time.

Message edited by author 2005-06-10 17:05:12.
 06/10/2005 06:16:17 PM · #13
Originally posted by faidoi:
Look into Shift lenses and their uses, especially if you intend to take tall exterior buildings and don't have room to walk further back and use a zoom lens. Granted you can do the work in PS, but it may save time.


I am working on getting a grant from the state, so that I may purchase new equipment... I want to remain shooting digital, so I'll be splurging for a 1Ds, and will also include some L lenses, including the 24mm L TS lens =) Thanks!
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