Cityscape Photography: Shape and Perspective
A course by Andrew Moore, Photographer
Explore composition, perspective, color, and light to capture urban scenes that are deeply infused with your own point of view
Cityscapes have the power to tell stories about their buildings’ past, present, and future. Andrew Moore is an award-winning photographer who specializes in bringing these architectural narratives to light through his camera lens. He has published eight photography books, displayed his work in museums around the globe, and collaborated with publications like National Geographic, The New York Times, and The New Yorker.
In this online course, Andrew teaches you the art of cityscape photography. Explore composition, perspective, color, and light to capture urban scenes that are deeply infused with your own point of view. Reframe the way you approach the camera to tell compelling stories about architectural spaces.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 13 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (22)
- 778 students
- 12 lessons (2h 25m)
- 13 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Shoot and edit a cityscape or urban scene and prepare the file for large-format printing.
Who is this online course for?
Photographers and anyone who wants to learn how to capture urban settings with an artistic vision.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of photography and Photoshop are recommended.
As for materials, you need a full-frame digital camera, a range of lenses including a wide-angle lens, a cable release, and tripod, as well as a computer with access to Photoshop.
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Andrew Moore
A course by Andrew Moore
Andrew Moore is a New York-based photographer known for his long-term projects, which record the effect of time on the natural and built landscape. During childhood, he frequently accompanied his architect father to construction sites, developing an eye for mentally blueprinting spaces. He discovered his passion for photography at 12 years old, when he bought his first camera and started developing film in his attic darkroom. From there, he went on to study it at Princeton University before launching his career.
Since then, Andrew has traveled the world capturing it through the lens of his camera. His work is displayed in permanent museum collections around the globe and has been featured in major publications like National Geographic, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. He also won TIME Magazine’s Picture of the Year Award in 2010. He has published eight photography books and made a documentary feature film titled How to Draw a Bunny. In 2014, he was awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship Award.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Inner Workings of the Image
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Architectural Form as Metaphor: Ruins, Chaos, and History
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Composition and Shape Making
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Natural Light and Color
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Narrative and the Third Thing
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U3
Large Format Photography on Location
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Equipment for the Photoshoot
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Knowing Your Subject
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Shooting the Location
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U4
Bringing Your Vision to Life
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Selecting and Editing the Image
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Printing the Final Photograph
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Creating a Body of Work
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FP
Final project
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Cityscape Photography: Shape and Perspective
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for intermediate photographers who want to deepen their skills in architectural, cityscape, and portrait photography techniques, including both analog and digital workflows.
You'll benefit from having a camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or film), tripod, wide-angle lens, and access to editing software. Experience with darkroom or digital post-processing is helpful but not required.
You'll learn techniques for composing architectural images, using natural and artificial light, capturing atmosphere, creating mood, and employing large format, aerial, and drone photography methods.
Yes, the course includes modules on darkroom printing, developing black and white film, and analog workflows for creating expressive architectural photographs.
Yes, you'll explore compositional strategies for framing interiors, exteriors, and urban environments, including balancing corners, using diagonals, and creating tension at the frame's edge.
Yes, the course teaches how to use natural light, color theory, golden and blue hour techniques, and color contrast to create mood and visual impact in cityscape photography.
Yes, you'll learn workflows for large format (including 8x10 view cameras) and medium format digital photography, covering equipment selection and image quality considerations.
El verdadero valor de este curso no reside en su contenido técnico, sino en el placer de escuchar a un gran profesional reflexionar sobre décadas de trabajo y experiencia. Andrew Moore no te enseña tanto a manejar una cámara como a pensar sobre la fotografía, y eso, paradójicamente, acaba siendo mucho más útil. De sus palabras se pueden extraer conclusiones valiosas sobre qué tipo de fotógrafo quieres ser. Y esa es una pregunta que vale más que cualquier ajuste de exposición.
El curso me encantó. El profesor transmite cuál es su abordaje acerca de la fotografía de paisajes urbanos desde lo conceptual y lo narrativo. Expone también su filosofía acerca del vínculo entre el fotografo y el lugar que fotografía. Muestra algunos conceptos técnicos pero sólo como soporte de las ideas narrativas, no es el objetivo abordar aspectos muy técnicos.
No lo recomiendo. Más que transmitir conocimientos, el autor expone su obra.
El curso me gusta mucho y el docente me transmite que está muy culificado. Lo recomiendo
Estoy muy feliz con este curso. Me gustaría tomar otros sobre fotografía urbana y composición. Es un curso útil ya que genera ideas para la fotografía y explica elementos compositivos muy interesantes. Yo lo recomendaría mil veces.