Introduction to Architectural Photography
A course by Leonardo Finotti , Photographer and Visual Artist
Learn to observe, understand, and document constructed spaces
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
- 82% positive reviews (33)
- 1,513 students
- 14 lessons (1h 51m)
- 13 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- 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.
Reviews
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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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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El curso es quiza demasiado superficial, es mas un barrido sobre la vision del trabajo de Finotti que realmente un curso practico, sin embargo escucharlo siempre deja un buen aprendizaje sobre el mirar con rigor
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¡Fantástico curso! Leonardo se enfoca en ayudarte a desarrollar tu propio estilo y a entender qué conforma el suyo, el pensamiento que hay detrás, mucho más complejo y valioso que los aspectos técnicos de la fotografía.
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claudiaaugusta4
Um curso interessante em que procurou mostrar como atua no trabalho fotográfico. Não tem detalhes técnicos mas sim o seu olhar e as características das suas composições. Gostei do curso e recomendo.
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souzaadmimoveis
Eu espera um curso e não um documentário, acho que ele abordou mais dicas do que ensinou.
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rorogordon
traduction automatique de très mauvaise qualité
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