Get the most out of architecture shoots

Don’t just consider the wide-angle view with buildings – the devil is in the detail with black-and-white!

With building shots, the parts can carry just as much impact as the whole, so after finding the ‘big’ shot of an imposing structure, switch to a much longer lens to pick out scenes within the scene. From stonework on cathedrals to the intricate lattice of glass and steel on skyscrapers, every element serves up a mix of details with the same character as the whole.

Interior details

To prevent the external daylight from burning out on this interior shot of a mill’s window, a threeshot HDR was processed to retain all the texture in the frame, glass panes and brickwork.

Exterior studies

The subtle, mottled tones of stonework and the symmetrical lines of architectural details are great subjects for black-and-white. Every town or city will have an abundance of opportunities.

A medium-to-long telephoto zoom such as a 70-300mm is a perfect partner to an ultra-wide lens for picking out details in buildings.