Architectural Photography: Balancing Color and Lighting
A course by Ludwig Favre , Architectural photographer
Learn how to capture stunning photos of architecture and street scenes. Master photography and editing techniques and create a captivating and share-worthy style.
Learn how to capture stunning photos of architecture and street scenes. Master photography and editing techniques and create a captivating and share-worthy style.
This course will guide you through the process of capturing the essence of architecture through photography, using specific techniques to enhance lighting and color balance.
Renowned architectural photographer Ludwig Favre will share his unique approach to selecting angles and compositions that reveal the character and history of buildings.
You'll explore how the environment and culture influence architecture and how to capture this with your camera. You'll learn to see buildings not just as structures, but as living, breathing works of art.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (6)
- 567 students
- 15 lessons (1h 26m)
- 16 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French, English
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
The final project will challenge you to take an architectural photograph that captures an emblematic or everyday place. You must apply the techniques learned to retouch this image, seeking to reflect your personal interpretation and unique style in the final result.
Who is this online course for?
For intermediate photographers looking to delve deeper into architectural photography and those interested in expanding their skills in colorimetry and light composition.
It is also ideal for visual artists and designers who want to incorporate architectural elements into their work in a more effective and emotional way.
Requirements and materials
It is essential to have basic knowledge of photography and handling DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
You will need access to Lightroom and Photoshop for editing sessions. We also recommend having a tripod and different lenses to experiment with various compositions and approaches.
Reviews
A course by Ludwig Favre
Ludwig Favre is a prominent French photographer known for capturing the architecture of the United States with a vibrant and colorful perspective.
His work has received international acclaim, being showcased in art galleries and featured in publications such as AD and Le Monde. Favre has collaborated with globally renowned brands, and his photographs are not only visually stunning but also aim to tell the story and cultural context of the spaces he captures.
Favre's unique approach has earned him prestigious awards and finalist positions in competitions like HASSELBLAD Masters, cementing his status as an influential voice in the world of architectural photography.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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My sources of inspiration
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U2
Photography Essentials: Light, Color and Preparation
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The use of light in my work
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The choice of my colors
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Getting ready for a shoot
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U3
Shooting
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Study the place
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Capturing angles and light
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Include human presence
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Choice of photo for the project
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U4
Post-production and photo editing
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Clean the photo
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Color retouching in Lightroom
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Cropping
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Export to Photoshop
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U5
Final complementary lessons
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Post your work on social media
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Tips for selling your creations
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FP
Final project
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Architectural Photography: Balance between Color and Lighting
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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
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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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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ulaula.ra
Plusmuy bueno!
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quiteisthenewloud
Ottimo corso! Interessante visione del colore.
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jmperez85
excelente!
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elena.trinidad97
Buscaba un curso donde mejorar mi calidad de imagen y personalizar más aún mis fotos, mi colometría. He conseguido un estilo aun más propio en mi fotografía de arquitectura.
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contato
Excellent course.
The working steps in Lightroom and Photoshop are very interesting.