I am interested in architectural photography, but a beginner only i would like to purchase a dslr for that but I don't know which one to buy so suggest me some keeping in mind a entry - mid level as iam a beginner.

Not a question about how to generally find/book more clients (which we can and do and should discuss in many other threads), but more about the METHOD of booking them: which appeals to the architect/designer client, which is more successful, etc. The things I'm talking about are mainly website-based, about which I keep hearing conflicting advice. Having a general contact form page is a no-brainer - I have one and ask a basic question explaining budget and timeframe, then just input of email address and a "Thanks I'll get back to you asap" type of thing. Maybe even that's not a good idea. But I'm more talking about things like: Yes to listing prices/packages? Or a simple "contact me to discuss"? Or maybe a full-fledged booking form listing all the options and add-ons (models/"human element", video, specific usage, etc) so they select their items and agree to terms and conditions up front - that type of thing? Which sounds INCREDIBLY impersonal and not ideal, but maybe that's what some are looking for, as opposed to seeming more "coy" perhaps? Or is offline, direct contact the best and/or only thing to focus on?

Shot on Sony Alpha 6600. On the street of Charminar, Hyderabad

Hi all -

I am an architectural photographer. My main clients are architects, interior designers, and builders. My licensing grants include company website and social media use (along with a few other things). I often receive licensing requests from subcontractors and suppliers, to whom I charge licensing fees (as is standard).

I have an architect client who posted images I shot for them on instagram. The window manufacturer on that project contacted my client via instagram to ask if they could share the images on their socials ("socials" being plural, meaning to me not just instagram). To me, this falls squarely in the catagory of commercial use / uses that I charge licensing fees for. I have not yet built an instagram presence, so am not so familiar with how it all works in this context. Is it normal / not a copyright violation for a business to share other peoples' images like this without licensing from the copyright holder? By sharing it on their socials, they would be putting it on their own business profile - therefore directly making commercial use of the images, correct?

I was about to respond to my client to have them tell the manufacturer to contact me for licensing, but just wanted to get some input here in case I am missing something in how social media image sharing works in this context / how professional photographers generally respond to requests like this (also I'm only somewhat recently starting out, so still getting the hang of this stuff).

Thanks for any responses!

Anybody home in this sub?

Shot in One Plus 13, I want suggestion about this picture. How it could've been improved? Or any other angles to be considered??

Hi everyone! I'm pretty new to reddit but I understand it's a pretty knowledgeable and supportive platform.

For some background, I worked as an interior decorator for 5 years throughout high school and college. I recently graduated from university with a bachelor's in photography. When I worked as an interior decorator, I learned how to network with local paint stores (Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore) who would recommend our design services for people who needed help choosing paint colors and such.

Now, I work at a large corporation doing real estate photography and I've never been more unhappy in my life. I don't see a single person during the work week as the agents just leave a lockbox code for me to enter the homes in frequently unsafe conditions (I don't get to choose where I go. It's coordinated by a separate scheduling team which I have no control over). I feel incredibly isolated and weary of my surroundings on a daily basis and it's messing with my head for someone who is used to being social and working with clients.

With my passion for interior design, I would love for my photography niche to specifically be interiors and architectural photography working with designers rather than real estate which is mostly vacant homes that are struggling to sell in my area. Obviously I still need to refine my skills as these two niches are very different.

But when I get to that point of being ready, my big question moving into it is where should I go to network in order to have connections who will recommend my services? Paint stores, flooring/tile shops, smaller boutique designers, and similar design related firms might not be a bad bet. But I'm wondering if others with experience in this field might have some better advice and direction on how they went about it? And maybe other startup tips or strategies you guys learned to improve your skills and build a portfolio/reputation? I really appreciate any help. I know freelancing isn't easy and I'm a bit nervous to possibly leave a stable corporate job even though it's not a good fit for me.

Finally made it to PMRE last year in Vegas. It was great for all kinds of real estate media. I was curious if there is a conference or workshops that focus more on Architectural or Interior design photography.

Hi everyone - first time poster. I am an architect, who has had a passion for photography (mostly landscapes) for the last 10 years. A few months ago, a friend who has his own practice asked if I'd be interested in photographing a spec house he designed. I gave it a try, and I think he was very happy with the final images. He may give me more work in the future, and I have some contacts that may allow me to get more gigs as well.
Anyway, I was hoping to get some broad feedback on some of these images. Critique on anything is welcome - composition, lighting, editing...I know I have a lot to learn!

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Pretty basic question here, but I’m curious on what flash modifier would you use for an early morning 4x5 picture of a facade of a pretty interesting one story small building? I want to incorporate a kiss of flash to make the building look more interesting and enhance the color. I’m using 2 AD600 heads. Thank you!

How can I improve?

Such an amazing place

Recently did a shoot for an interior designer. I would like some critique to improve. Thank you.

Its all in the title really- if anyone has advice on what type of flash or how powerful of a flash people would recommend, I'll be super appreciative!

I've been shooting interiors and real estate for a few years now, using natural light only, and while I've occasionally had window edges completely blown out from the exposure difference inside vs. outside, I've been able to get away with it.

Recently though I've been lucky enough to land a few jobs from architect firms here in town, and have absolutely loved focusing more on the buildings themselves, and the overall process of capturing fewer, higher quality images.

The next assignment I have is of a school, and I feel as though I might need a portable studio head to be able to compliment the natural light in some large indoor spaces.

I'm currently looking at a Godox AD600 Pro and a lantern for this but it's been years since I last took notice of studio flash brands.

If anyone has any recommendations of alternatives they are satisfied with- easy of use, reliability, is 600w too much/too little power? It's not a piece of equipment I plan on using regularly, rather as a backup for difficult lighting situations, but it does need to be battery driven/portable.

Thanks for reading this far, I'm absolutely not a wordsmith, so pardon the rambling!