Chapter 10Translating Interior Space
The exterior of a building communicates its function, style, and agenda but architecture’s primarily role is shelter us. It is the interior where we truly experience architecture. Every room has its own specific feeling, particular mood, and even a unique sound. How does one translate this into images?
Photographing interiors presents many challenges. First, the space is finite. The walls that define a room limit our potential camera positions. Second, the light is limited. Daylight is only received through windows and interior light sources which do not provide ideal light for photography. The third and greatest challenge is the difference between how we experience a room first hand and how the camera records ...
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