Introduction to Architectural Photography
A course by Leonardo Finotti , Photographer and Visual Artist
Learn to observe, understand, and document constructed spaces
Cities are living organisms full of both visible and hidden stories. Renowned photographer Leonardo Finotti, whose work has been exhibited at the Bauhaus, the Venice Biennale, and MoMA, is an expert in investigating and documenting urban spaces to create fascinating visual narratives that promote reflection.
In this online course, learn the foundations of architectural photography to take photos with constructed spaces as the protagonists. Leonardo teaches you to plan a photo essay that captures the peculiarity of each space, along with how to make the best decisions in terms of equipment, lighting, composition, and other technical aspects.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 13 downloads
- 83% positive reviews (42)
- 2,102 students
- 14 lessons (1h 51m)
- 13 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Document an interior or exterior space of your choice.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in photography who wants to capture architectural works from a unique perspective.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary for this course.
In terms of materials, all you need is a camera (a DSLR or phone) and an image editing software.
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Leonardo Finotti
A course by Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti is a professional photographer and visual artist from Brazil. With a degree in architecture from the Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU) and a postgraduate qualification in photography and architecture from the Bauhaus, he has traveled the world photographing the architectural works of masters like Oscar Niemeyer, Álvaro Siza, and Paulo Mendes da Rocha, among others.
His work, known for shedding a new light on urban spaces, has been exhibited at the Bauhaus, the Venice Biennale, and MoMA.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Architectural photography
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Start of a project
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Knowing the subject of the project
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Light as a guide
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My equipment
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U3
The photo time
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Daily planning
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Equipment setup
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Light, shadow and three-dimensionality
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Composition of perspectives
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U4
Different presentation formats
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Treatment and post-production
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Editing the sequenced narrative
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Presentation formats
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Architectural Photography
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O curso é mais baseado na linguagem da fotografia arquitetônica. O fotógrafo basicamente apresenta seu trabalho comentando as decisões feitas paras as fotos. O curso não apresenta conteúdos técnicos que era o que eu estava buscando. Ao mostrar a objetiva tilt-shift, por exemplo, ele apenas mostra a objetiva mas não ensina a usá-la. O mesmo acontece na parte de tratamento da imagem, ele apenas mostra o antes e depois mas não comenta nada tecnicamente do que foi feito.
Conteúdo extremamente relevante que nos faz enxergar a arquitetura sob uma nova perspectiva. Essencial não só para fotógrafos de arquitetura, mas para todos que desejam expandir seu repertório visual!
O entendimento do olhar do fotógrafo ao captar cada imagem leva ao aprendizado a um outro nível. Excelente curso!
I found this to be one of the more professional courses on an introduction to architectural photography. I enjoyed the way Leonardo Finotti presented and outlined the course. It was clear and inspiring. I particularly liked his photos of the cabin in Uruguay.
Más que un curso al uso, es una masterclass sobre cómo Leonardo Finotti aborda su trabajo. No profundiza en aspectos técnicos o prácticos, pero resulta muy interesante para comprender la filosofía y los conceptos que sostienen la obra de un profesional de gran reputación.