Photo Tips
taking better photos of buildings...
by Chris Mosley
I've outlined the main points to help you choose a clear detailed photo with the necessary detail and the character needed to produce a good quality house portrait.
Please remember that I can only draw from what I see in your photos! If necessary, I can work from several photos showing the individual details of what you want included in your house portrait.
Digital Camera Settings...
Digital Camera Settings...
Set your Picture Size / Quality Settings to Medium or Large. Files over 450kB usually contain enough detail to work from and the smaller file size makes it quicker to send and receive your e-mails.
When to take your photos...
When to take your photos...
Early morning or late afternoon sunshine gives the best conditions to photograph a building because the shadows will be softer and the light much warmer and clearer. Strong midday sunshine will cast strong vertical shadows across the building, which can hide important details.
Choose the composition...
Choose the composition...
A view taken at a slight angle showing the front facade and some of the side elevation will often create a more interesting portrait.
Try to get one photo of the whole building, even if you have to stand a long way back. If this is not possible then take two photos together from the same viewpoint, turning the body from one spot to photograph each half of the building.
Don't worry if something is missing or in the way such as a large tree or car. I can leave out any element in the composition or even fill-in missing or hidden detail using several photos. Please describe clearly what you want including or removing.
Important Details ...
Important Details ...
If some details are not clear from the main photo then you may need to take a close-up photo of particular elements. For example a car may be parked in front of the gate or the house name and number may not be clear on the main photo.
Seasons...
Seasons...
I can in some cases adjust the season in your house portrait. For example, I could make a winter scene appear as summer or vice-versa. Please ask when you enquire.
Lock the Focus...
Lock the Focus...
If your camera is set to auto-focus the picture may turn out blurry because the camera will focus on whatever is in the centre of the viewfinder. Try to remedy this by locking the focus on the subject. Usually you have to centre the subject in the viewfinder and then press the shutter button halfway down. Continue holding the button halfway down while you move the camera to where you want the subject in the viewfinder. When you are ready, press the button all the way down to take the picture.
One good picture is best...
One good picture is best...
Please choose only one or two clear photos that show what you want in your portrait to get the best result.
Please remember that I can only draw from what I see in your photos! If necessary, I can work from several photos showing the individual details of what you want included in your house portrait.
Digital Camera Settings...Digital Camera Settings...
Set your Picture Size / Quality Settings to Medium or Large. Files over 450kB usually contain enough detail to work from and the smaller file size makes it quicker to send and receive your e-mails.
When to take your photos...When to take your photos...
Early morning or late afternoon sunshine gives the best conditions to photograph a building because the shadows will be softer and the light much warmer and clearer. Strong midday sunshine will cast strong vertical shadows across the building, which can hide important details.
Choose the composition...Choose the composition...
A view taken at a slight angle showing the front facade and some of the side elevation will often create a more interesting portrait.
Try to get one photo of the whole building, even if you have to stand a long way back. If this is not possible then take two photos together from the same viewpoint, turning the body from one spot to photograph each half of the building.
Don't worry if something is missing or in the way such as a large tree or car. I can leave out any element in the composition or even fill-in missing or hidden detail using several photos. Please describe clearly what you want including or removing.
Important Details ...Important Details ...
If some details are not clear from the main photo then you may need to take a close-up photo of particular elements. For example a car may be parked in front of the gate or the house name and number may not be clear on the main photo.
Seasons...Seasons...
I can in some cases adjust the season in your house portrait. For example, I could make a winter scene appear as summer or vice-versa. Please ask when you enquire.
Lock the Focus...Lock the Focus...
If your camera is set to auto-focus the picture may turn out blurry because the camera will focus on whatever is in the centre of the viewfinder. Try to remedy this by locking the focus on the subject. Usually you have to centre the subject in the viewfinder and then press the shutter button halfway down. Continue holding the button halfway down while you move the camera to where you want the subject in the viewfinder. When you are ready, press the button all the way down to take the picture.
One good picture is best...One good picture is best...
Please choose only one or two clear photos that show what you want in your portrait to get the best result.
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