
GAINING SPEED
SHOOT ARCHITECTURE LIKE A PRO
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that interest you or elements that you might have missed during casual observation. To
enhance textures and depth, look for side lighting which often provides more interest-
ing images than flat front lighting does. And don’t forget to grab a couple of snaps of
signs and placards to help you tell the story once you return home.
Morning light is particularly good for architecture. e angled light gives good definition
to structural elements, plus adds a warm glow to the scene. Photo taken in San Francisco.
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Side lighting is good for buildings because it enhances texture, but it’s not so good
for people, for the same reason.
Gaining Speed
Going by the old saying, “You have to learn to walk before you can run,” I bet by now you’re
jogging at a nice clip. In this section, I’ll teach you some of my favorite shooting techniques,
share some clever tips, and give you a few new ways to put your cameraphone to use.