Real Estate and Architectural Photography - Conclusion

The class was extremely comprehensive. Frankly, I didn't think I'd learn as much as I did. There was one tip that I'd like to try myself that we couldn't cover (no time), and that involves shooting in twilight. I've done before so where exteriors are concerned:



But, now I know that I can do much better! I also need to try shooting interiors in twilight. As an example, look at this one I'd shot in daylight:





This one looks nice in the daytime, but I bet it would look even nicer in twilight. I'll never know with this house, but I can try it elsewhere.

Other than that, here's a final summary of what I'm going to do differently from now on, based on my posts this week:

1) Use a wide-angle lens for my interior shots to ensure my shots look "real"

2) Use the great trick I learned to ensure I don't have exposure problems with windows - which will work well in museums, as well as homes/hotel rooms

3) Be very careful with my lines - I'll admit this area needs a lot of work. I don't do well with pillars yet. :)

4) Shoot at the top of a hill and make the most of my scenery.

All of these will help me with not only my architectural photography, but with another area of photography that I've been exploring - travel photography. All in all, I'm glad that I kept an open mind. I need to do these once or twice a year, depending on the topic.

I should say, though, that some things never change. I still can't convince myself to use a tripod. I still hate them. Oh well, at least I've made progress elsewhere, right?

Next week, I'll start out by discussing contests. I need to make a decision and enter them. Then, I'll discuss a product I came across while reading Popular Photography. Have a great weekend!