Introduction to Architectural Photography

A course by Leonardo Finotti , Photographer and Visual Artist

Photographer and Visual Artist. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined November 2021

Learn to observe, understand, and document constructed spaces

81% positive reviews (32)
1,471 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

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.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 13 downloads

Architectural photography
6 minutes, 43 seconds
Start of a project
5 minutes, 7 seconds
Light as a guide
12 minutes, 9 seconds
My equipment
8 minutes, 58 seconds
Daily planning
5 minutes, 13 seconds
  • 81% positive reviews (32)
  • 1,471 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

1,471 Students
32 Reviews
81% Positive ratings
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Leonardo Finotti

A course by Leonardo Finotti

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Photographer and Visual Artist

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

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Preparation

    • Architectural photography
    • Start of a project
    • Knowing the subject of the project
    • Light as a guide
    • My equipment
  • U3

    The photo time

    • Daily planning
    • Equipment setup
    • Light, shadow and three-dimensionality
    • Composition of perspectives 
  • U4

    Different presentation formats

    • Treatment and post-production
    • Editing the sequenced narrative
    • Presentation formats
  • FP

    Final project

    • Introduction to Architectural Photography

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Introduction to Architectural Photography. Photography, and Video course by Leonardo Finotti

Introduction to Architectural Photography

A course by Leonardo Finotti
Photographer and Visual Artist. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined November 2021
  • 81% positive reviews (32)
  • 1,471 students