Individuals interested in pursuing a career in architectural photography need to know how to operate camera equipment, specifically digital camera equipment. Even if a student plans to pursue formal education in the field, he or she will need to know how to properly use a camera prior to attending school. Architectural photographers can learn basic camera skills by practicing taking pictures of buildings and other structures around their cities.
To build a strong foundation in the basics of photography, this book will introduce the reader through every aspect of planning, acquiring, and compositing "magazine quality" interior and exterior architectural photos. A special emphasis is given to how the approach to architectural imaging has changed over the last ten years with the use of digital imaging and imaging software and how this affects creative, technical, and business decisions. A thorough introduction to a "compositing first" approach to professional architectural photography using digital cameras and modern photo post-production techniques for new or experienced photographers seeking work in the middle-tier of the architectural photography market.