URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS - Architectural Photography Of Building Faces (Facades)

[@georgex767]

Always enjoy your unique way to see things, and the different from the usual approach to present them. Thank you!

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Hi George. You are too kind. Thanks so much and have a great day.

[@WeiChong]

Thanks for sharing, Ray. I continue to enjoy your videos on the variety of topics you've chosen.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thank you Wei and have a wonderful day.

[@avs4365]

Thanks again Ray for another thoughtful & interesting video re neighbourhood photography - feeling my age these days and local is becoming increasingly attractive. Cheers from the UK.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thank you and nice to hear from you in the beautiful United Kingdom. That's the beauty of neighbourhood photography...it's accessible and can be a little easier on the system. It's also a lot of fun and can yield some fantastic opportunities. Have a great day!

[@pauld7522]

Thanks, Ray, I'll use this idea when photographing European homes and architecture.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Nice Paul. Have a good one.

[@jackieconnell7183]

great architectural photography tutorial Ray,and i am just back from havana in cuba the colourful building were amazing,what i find weird now with photography is when i started out everyone was telling you wont get the perfect photo unless i'm shooting in manual but not i see everyone is now shooting in aperture priority.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Hi there Jackie. Thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed it. My philosophy is shoot in the mode that makes you happy, of course keeping in mind you have more flexibility and control with less "auto" features. It also depends on what type of photography you do most often etc. For me I shoot 80% of the time in aperture priority and the rest in manual. I very rarely use program or shutter priority but as an example, if I was a sports photographer, I'd most likely use shutter priority a lot. Just depends I guess. Anyway, I hope you captured a ton of great shots in Cuba. Have a wonderful day!

[@Termidryna]

Thanks, Ive been waiting for your new video. Please tell me where to focus on pictures like here 5:45? In the center or in 1/3 looking from the right side of this picture? Thanks in advance. Cheers from Poland.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Hey to you in Poland Tutaj. You are 100% right Tutaj. Focus 1/3 into the image from the right side on that particular photo. Good luck with your next photo project.

[@Termidryna]

Visual Art Photography Tutorials thanks!

[@pauld7522]

good street photography perspectives!

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks Paul. Glad you enjoyed.

[@markharris5771]

Brilliant idea starting with a modern style building, and it looked so much more real with the graffiti in the second. I'm not a great lover of cloning things out in urban photography, I prefer it as it is, even satellite dishes. I think this is one of those genres that looks better photographed with film, such as Ektar or FP4 plus.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Hi there Mark. Thanks very much and I like your idea of just leaving urban scenes as you find them. Nice! Film you say? Now that IS interesting. Curios Mark...do you use film on a regular basis?

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Curious Mark...do you use film on a regular basis and if so, what are your preferences?

[@markharris5771]

Visual Art Photography Tutorials I would say in Summer it's 50/50 but in winter it's more digital, old cameras and weather sealing etc. My favourites are Ektar and HP5 at 35mm, Acros would be there but for the price, and Fuji pro 160ns (I don't think you can get it in The States) and FP4 at 645. Rodinal is my go to B&W developer with D-76 as my second choice, and a Tenenal kit for Colour Negative film. I don't shoot any e6 films at all, as I was advised against them because of my lungs when developing, there's something in the chemicals that's not good when you have respiratory conditions. I returned to film to teach me more about photography, then I developed my own and now darkroom print B&W 35mm. I know we all learn different ways, but it has really helped me understand the "art" of photography, it's also great fun.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Mark, your whole process is intriguing. I 100% agree with the idea of returning to film to learn more especially when it comes to the "art of photography". Good on you. I think being open to virtually anything can really enhance our development as photographers and thinkers. Have a great day!