Exterior Photography

Before an exterior photography shoot CJB Photography always liaise with clients to ensure that we understand what images they are looking for and we examine any available architectural plans, maps etc, to ensure that the light will be at the best angle for the shot required.

Exterior Photography Case Study

Different Exterior Photography Clients Have Different Priorities

Two different clients, requesting the same subject for photography, had totally different requirements. The first client required a deep blue sky, and was not concerned if the shadows on the building went to black, whereas the second client required detail throughout the building, and was quite happy for the sky to be less blue.

It is only by discussing the exterior photo brief with the client that we can be sure to give them what they want, and not what we think they want.

With CJB Photography's wide range of lenses, from ultra wide angle to telephoto, including two specialist perspective control lenses, we are able to offer the client a choice of viewpoints, whether this be from ground level or from a cherry picker or fork lift truck. On occasion we have requested permission to use the roofs of neighbouring property to ensure the best possible exterior photograph.

Using Wide Angle Lenses When Taking Exterior Photography

The use of our wide angle lenses enables us to produce dramatic, eye catching perspectives, either vertically or horizontally. The use of wide angle lenses usually enables us get the whole building in the photograph, depending on the space available at the site. Long, telephoto lenses are useful for picking out detail.

The incorporation of some foreground detail in architectural photographs, such as trees or plants in the case of houses, can enhance the final photograph. Uprights should always be either spot on or way off. Anything else looks like a mistake.

Our Exterior Photography client list includes:

• A & H Construction
• Barnshaws
• David Wilson Homes
• McCarthy and Stone
• Ove Arup

• Sunrise Medical
• Wates Construction
• Blakedown Landscapes
• Sharkey & Company
• Barnshaws