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Introduction

The task of the architectural photographer is to convey the aesthetic appearance of a massive three-dimensional building, as effectively as possible, onto a small two-dimensional sheet of film or CCD chip. In practice, it usually requires several exposures and includes both detail and interior shots of the building as well as general exterior views. However, the same fundamental principles of composition underlie all the different types of shot so it is important for the photographer to understand them thoroughly in order to be able to apply them in practice on assignment.

The three main elements of composition ...

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