DIRECTIONS & SCORING.
For the first class after spring break, make 40+ well-composed & exposed structure/building/architecture/cityscape images.
Minimum due: ten photographs at four different architectural locations will earn an average score of 2.8 of 4 points (a "C"). If you go beyond the minimum due for each location, your score will increase one letter grade for every eight photographs.
For each location, the basic math will be:
10 photos = C
18 photos = B
26 photos = A
RATIONALE.
Think of this project as an exercise in finding shape and line, and structure, spaces, air. The shape and line you photograph will cut your picture frame in to geometry. How can you photograph shape and line (in architecture) so that the viewer's eye is led into the photograph, and kept there. You will look for leading lines, repeated shape, light and shadow, visual rhythm created by shape and line, etc.
For some of the photographs, leave the horizon line out of the photograph. By doing this, you will force yourself (your body) to be interacting with the space you are in differently. Your eye will see things in a new way.
For some of the photographs, get in close and make photographs of parts/details of the structure.
Through this process, and spending time with buildings/places/spaces, you'll capture the personality of the place/location. Explore the nuances and intricacies of a space/structure, and make an attempt to capture the energy and inherent spirit of that place/space/structure.
A few photographers from the past: Frederick Evans (Cathedral photos), Albert Renger-Patzsch, Paul Strand (his 1915 photo of Wall Street), Berenice Abbott (photos of NYC), Bernd and Hilla Becher, and many more HERE, and elsewhere...
The Sublime Myths of Modern Architecture Photography (An interesting article).
An In-Depth Look at Architectural Photography (A good place to start)
A complete guide HERE.
INSPIRATION:
Josh Partee
Architecture of Portland
25 Great Architecture Photographers.
Arcaid Images.
Lynne Cohen
Mark Citret
50 Examples of Architecture Photography
Wolfram
A bit different from our aim, but on a wider scale very good
PHOTOGRAPHY MAD.com
A Brilliant Beginner's Guide To Architecture Photography
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A FEW VIDEOS TO INSPIRE
